St Croix Island
St. Croix Island is the largest of the three islands on the western side of Algoa Bay. It is located within 8 kilometres of the Port of Nqgura and 4km from the nearest land. The islands are of critical importance to sea bird populations, including the endangered African penguin. The island covers about 12 ha […]
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
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 […]
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.
Caught on camera: Sardine Run orca action
It is not often that orcas make an appearance on the annual Sardine Run, but when they do it brings the house down! Orcas, also known as killer whales, are actually not whales but belong to the dolphin family. These sleek black-and-white predators are super fast and hyper intelligent, making them one of the world’s deadliest predators.
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.
