Port Elizabeth's Algoa Bay has been 'invaded' by several special vessels, all connected to the oil industry. In the image below one can see a Brydes whale blow at the left front of the ship and lots of Gannets diving for Sardines. The Sardine run is presently taking place in Algoa Bay. This annual event draws thousand of Common Dolphins, Penguins, Gannets, Sharks and Whales into Algoa Bay to feed on the Sardines. Overseas and local tourists are very interested in the Sardine Run and … [Read more...] about Oil Oil Oil
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Port Elizabeth’s Sardine Run
Every year we are assaulted with images of the 'petering out' of the annual sardine run along the KZN coast when the sardines come close inshore and excited Kwazulians/Natalians/Last Outpostians rush into the water from their beaches with all manner of nets and buckets to scoop up sardines for breakfast, lunch and supper. This annual event attracts thousands of international and local tourists who come to see and experience this phenomenon. Most people are not aware though that the sardine … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth’s Sardine Run
