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Cape Fur Seal – 10 Fascinating facts

The Cape Fur Seal The Cape Fur Seal is often referred to as the ‘dogs of the ocean’. They are possibly the most curious and playful mammals you will ever have the joy of interacting with in their natural environment. During our snorkeling experience just off Hout Bay’s Duiker Island, you will get to witness members of the local colony –… Read More

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How To Snorkel… with SEALS

Snorkeling is one of the most relaxing and easy way to enjoy the wonders and beauty that the ocean has to offer. You can explore your local beaches, reefs, shallow shipwrecks, and it opens up a whole other world of travel activities during your holidays. We love to snorkel with the Cape Fur Seals and know that a lot of people have never snorkeled… Read More

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Seal Snorkeling Videos – A collection from our guests.

A Cape Fur seal pup whizzes past a snorkeler at duiker island, Cape Town

We are delighted with this collection of Seal snorkeling videos created by our clients. Thank you and we love sharing them. We have put together a small collection of videos that our Seal Snorkeling guests have uploaded for everyone to see how amazing and incredible the experience is. Rent a Camera During our Seal Snorkeling trips, we strongly… Read More

Posted in: Arctocephalus pusillus, Brown Fur Seal, Gopro, Guests, Seal Diving, Video

Lost GoPro Hero2 found after a year underwater

During our Seal Snorkeling trips to Duiker Island, Hout Bay, we offer rental GoPro Hero 2 camera’s for our excited guests to snap away some happy memories of the fun and beautiful Cape Fur Seals darting around you and playing away. After some time in the chilly waters, even with the thick 5mm Dive Gloves that you are kitted out in, your fingers… Read More

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Whale Shark expedition to Mafia Island 2014

Shrieks of excitement, muffled through snorkels, drew my attention to a flurry of activity ahead of me in the water. A huddle of colourfully-clad snorkelers gazed goggle-eyed at the approaching fleet of broad, spotted backs … The sheer enormity of the sharks rising up to the surface gave the surreal impression that the coral reef itself had… Read More

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Seal Snorkeling just got easier – MyCiTi Busses reach Hout Bay

I’m often asked “How do I get to Hout Bay to snorkel with the seals?” or backpacker owners inquire “How do my seal snorkelers get to you ?” And the truth is that there wasn’t a simple answer. The most reliable, for those without a car, is to hire a taxi. But it’s not the cheapest means of travel and as we all know, travelers and… Read More

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Tagged with: Hout Bay, Seal Snorkeling

Sardine Run 2013 – The year of the Humpback Whale

The Sardine Run is a highlight of my year. One never knows what you will find out on the ocean during this period but the rewards are massive, even life changing. This year we spent a month racing around the ocean tracking flocks of Cape Gannets, pods of Common dolphins and staring in awe at the many Humpback whales that crossed out path. Here is… Read More

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Cape Fur Seal in the media – Dances with Seals

The playful Cape Fur seal in Cape Town have been making the news locally and abroad. A recent image made it into the Telegraphs "picture of the day". Below is great article by Leanna Farish, - view original source here Dances with Seals The seal eyeballs me. She’s gliding slowly through the water beneath me, her huge, wide-open eyes… Read More

Posted in: Arctocephalus pusillus, Articles, Brown Fur Seal, Photographic, Seal Diving

Tagged with: Cape Fur Seal diving, Photographic Adventures

Sardine Run 2012 – Image Summery

I’m often asked “How was this years Sardine Run?” and the easy answer is … absolutely incredible. Being apart of this event and witnessing it each year is a privilege. It is an emotional, physical and mental journey that is highlighted by its massive contrasts. This is more than just a diving trip or something one does and moves on from,… Read More

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Sardine Run 2011 with Animal Ocean

For this year's Sardine Run, Animal Ocean headed to Port St Johns at the beginning of June to intercept the expected moving mass of sardines. We spend 206 hours over 36 days on the water and traveled a total distance of 2099km. We stayed in Port St Johns until the 21st of July, allowing the maximum amount of time to capture whatever action… Read More

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Tagged with: Photographic Adventures, Sardine Run