Penguin Pairs are up in the Addo MPA

It is with much delight that we received news that the African penguin breeding pairs on St Croix Island in Algoa Bay is on the increase. Last year they reached rock-bottom, with only 700 pairs left. This year the colony has grown to 1200 pairs, this is fantastic news!
Humpback Whales making an entrance in Algoa Bay

Humpback Whales making an entrance in Algoa Bay. Early arrival of juvenile and sub-adult humpback whales.
The Largest Humpback Migration to Date?

By Raggy Charters. All images by Lloyd Edwards of Raggy Charters What incredible cruises we have been having lately, the Humpback whales just never seem to end! We were out yesterday and spotted three humpback cow/calf pairs near the Bell Buoy in Algoa Bay. After spending our allotted 20 minutes in the area looking for […]
Tales from the bay: Long-beaked common dolphins steal the show in Algoa Bay

We called the liner up on the marine radio and told them to inform their guests of the turmoil that was unfolding 100 metres off their starboard bow. We followed the action for as much time as our permit conditions allowed and were treated to some amazing spectacles, wow! At one stage while they were on the move, the school was 3000 strong.
Rare white southern right whale calf born in Algoa Bay

Rare white southern right whale calf born in Algoa Bay
WHALE HERITAGE SITE: AN INVITATION TO JOIN THE PLANTING OF A SPEKBOOM WHALE

The planting of a spekboom whale on Marine Drive to celebrate the Algoa Bay Marine Heritage Site.
BON VOYAGE, ONENZI!

Tales from the bay with Raggy Charters. Southern Right Calves begin leaving Algoa Bay. The first Southern right whale calf on record was born in Algoa Bay on the 20th July 2021. Raggy Charters, on a marine safari, came across a cow and calf pair at Hougham Park just north of St Croix Island in […]
Algoa Bay becomes a prestigious Whale Heritage Site

Source: www.worldcetaceanalliance.org Algoa Bay in South Africa has been awarded the Whale Heritage Site accolade, making South Africa the only country in the world with two accredited sites. Whale Heritage Sites are a global accreditation scheme developed by the World Cetacean Alliance and supported by World Animal Protection, that recognise a community´s commitment to respect and celebrate whales, […]
Caught on camera: Early start to humpback whale migration

Caught on camera in Algoa Bay Marine Protected Area, Addo – an early start to the humpback whale migration along South African coastline.
Tales from the Bay: Baitfish activity in Algoa Bay

It’s that time of the year again when the baitfish start passing Algoa Bay, Addo’s marine protected area.