https://youtu.be/_-2EZhvMC0A Allow me to boast just a bit - I have been out whale watching many many times so feel qualified to say that this is the CLOSEST that we have been to a Humpback Whale so far. Watch to the end when the Humpback crosses the bow of the AB Marine vessel for a final look at us mere mortals enthralled at his majesty. Book your tour here: http://abmarine.co.za … [Read more...] about Extremely Close Encounter with Humpback Whales [video]
AB Marine
A Whale of a Tail
Humpback Whale Tail - seen off of the http://abmarine.co.za Whale Watching vessel today #algoabay #whale #humpback #abmarine #alanstraton #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about A Whale of a Tail
Killer Whales in Algoa Bay
On Saturday 26 May 2018 we cruised out of the Port of Port Elizabeth onboard the AB Marine Whale Watching vessel - the prognosis for seeing Whales and Dolphins was not good as Killer Whales and Red Tide had been spotted in the bay. These apex predators are highly elusive and the result of dolphins and whales 'hiding away' whilst the red tide chases the fish away - meaning less food and less chance of a sighting. BUT, we were rewarded with the very rare sighting of a family pod of Killer Whales … [Read more...] about Killer Whales in Algoa Bay
Little did we know what we would see when we went to sea
Off to sea to see. Whales, dolphins and more.... See: www.abmarine.co.za #abmarine #whale #dolphin #sharethebay #alanstraton #portelizabeth - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. CLICK HERE to see what we saw in Algoa Bay … [Read more...] about Little did we know what we would see when we went to sea
MyPE takes one for the team!
Today in Algoa Bay with AB Marine we took one for the team! The whole team that was sitting in a stuffy office wishing that they could be celebrating glorious sunshine and a less than windy day. The amount of bait fish on the surface of the water (and underneath the surface) was truly astounding today - no need for hungry predators to form bait balls and eat - all they had to do was stroll along the salty buffet and grab whatever took their fancy. Saw 6 Brydes Whales who were not up to coming … [Read more...] about MyPE takes one for the team!
Algoa Bay Welcomes Second Boat Based Whale Watching Outfit
Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) which is the only destination that is Home to the Big 7 (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, rhino, the Southern Right Whale and the great white shark) is growing in popularity for its coastal and marine tourism offerings such as ocean safari’s and boat-based whale watching excursions. The Department of Environmental Affairs recently increased the permit allocation from one to two when they awarded Boat Based Whale Watching business permits to NMB operators namely AB … [Read more...] about Algoa Bay Welcomes Second Boat Based Whale Watching Outfit
Everybody gives way to the whales
Everybody gives way to the whales .... @algoabaymarine - Today we were blessed with some great sights of whales, dolphins and other marine animals feasting on a bait ball in Algoa Bay. #whales, #dolphins, #algoabay, #sharethebay, #alanstraton #ABMarine, #portelizabeth - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Everybody gives way to the whales
Commons Dolphins on the Hunt in Algoa Bay
Commons Dolphins on the Hunt in Algoa Bay - chat to @algoabaymarine - Today we were blessed with some great sights of whales, dolphins and other marine animals feasting on a bait ball in Algoa Bay. #whales, #dolphins, #algoabay, #sharethebay, #alanstraton #ABMarine, #portelizabeth - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Commons Dolphins on the Hunt in Algoa Bay
