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This is Jean Tresfon’s personal report from Sardine Run 2025 with Animal Ocean. For 16 years Jean has joined Steve Benjamin on the Wild Coast, documenting the chaos and beauty of the ocean. In this year’s account he shares storms, floods, dolphins, whales, gannets, and his once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a rare golden strepie baitball. Read Jean’s words and experience the Sardine Run through his lens and storytelling.

Join Animal Ocean Ocean Safaris in Cape Town to explore one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems. Our trips reveal Cape fur seals at Duiker Island, playful Heaviside’s dolphins, seasonal humpback and southern right whales, ocean sunfish, and shysharks in the kelp forest. With regular seabird sightings and rare encounters with orca, turtles, and even basking sharks, every safari offers a unique adventure. Respectful, legal, and unforgettable wildlife encounters await.

Experience the magic of the Sardine Run with Animal Ocean on South Africa’s Wild Coast. Join Steve Benjamin as he recalls an unforgettable encounter with Bryde’s whales, dolphins, and a golden bait ball of Strepies — a rare spectacle captured by guest Linda Ness and featured in Diver Alert Network South Africa.