KZN Whale Coast

13/02/2023

Another beautiful day

06/12/2022

Hi Lloyd, thank you for detailed and interesting information, the first time I witnessed a similar event, I was photographing dolphins and I couldn’t believe how high this dolphin jumped and only when I was working on my photos later that I noticed why he was jumping so high

19/08/2022

Lots of whales again today heading north & south, some really close just behind waves, more on shark net line and lots of breeching

18/08/2022

Lots of whales 🐋 all over this morning - really close in, midway & far out. Also quite a few breaches midway. Seen at least 20 whales already this morning

SOUL OF SOUTH DURBAN MAKING South Durban the most visited area in the country is the aim of the new team at the helm of the area’s community tourism organisation (CTO), Sodurba. The Sodurba committee is involved in accommodation, travel services, venues and conference organisers, historical and cu...

05/08/2022

Beautiful day at African Peninsula today and the whales just added to the magic 🪄😎🌴🐋

01/08/2022

One group now by beginning of Anstey’s shark nets & others just behind backline in front of African Peninsula Restaurant

01/08/2022

Lots of whales around today - a few just relaxing bobbing around in front of African Peninsula Restaurant

23/03/2022

Have you watched ‘Ocean Souls’? This beautiful documentary shines a spotlight on the remarkable lives of , and . 🐋🐬

Many filmmakers, scientists and experts from around the world collaborated on the award-winning film, including WCA Partners such as Bottazzi Whale Watching in Argentina!

With breathtaking footage, the documentary explores intelligence, emotions, family relationships and more, showing just how much we have in common with these amazing animals. 💙

If all of this is calling to your cetacean-loving heart, then good news! We have a special ‘Ocean Souls’ discount to share with WCA supporters!

➡️ Use code WCA50 to take 50% off rentals and purchases of the film on Vimeo:
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Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/433548244

📷 Philip Hamilton, director and producer, OCEAN SOULS FILMS / Wildlife Media USA.

01/03/2022

Please sign this petition, which is being supported by our Partner Raggy Charters - Marine-Eco Cruises, to prevent ship-to-ship fuel bunkering in the Algoa Bay Whale Heritage Site: https://www.change.org/p/samsa-samsamaritime-and-department-of-transport-dotransport-mbalulafikile-we-call-on-you-to-prevent-further-ship-to-ship-fuel-bunkering-in-algoa-bay

Algoa Bay, South Africa, is an area of outstanding marine biodiversity, home to hundreds of bottlenose and an important nursery site for humpback and southern right .

Further transfer of fuel through this area will increase the risk of oil spills, ship strikes, and marine noise pollution, which would be disastrous for wildlife.

Please add your signature to call for the moratorium on new bunkering licenses to be kept in place, so that this wonderful can be protected!

(📷 Bryde's whale feeding in the ship-to-ship bunkering zone at Algoa Bay. Photo by Lloyd Edwards, Raggy Charters.)

10/11/2021

Whales help to grow phytoplankton, which absorb four times more CO2 than the Amazon rainforest.

The ocean and marine wildlife are our greatest allies in the – we need to take urgent and ambitious action to protect them.

09/11/2021

An event definitely not to be missed, please share & support this amazing morning with WESSA Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa Pick n Pay People n Planet Krispy Kreme South Africa

Join on Saturday 20 November as we beautify one of Durban's treasures! We are hosting a Beach Clean-Up at Treasure Beach from 9am to 1pm. This event is in celebration of World Fisheries Day, and in partnership with People n Planet] . Bring a hat and sunblock and have some fun while cleaning up the coastline!

Go to People n Planet] page for more information on this event.

18/10/2021

30/07/2021

Our deepest condolences to her family, Riette Bennett St Lucia was an incredible woman in our industry & will be sadly missed.
May she rest in peace.

We are saddened to learn that Riette Bennett of Advantage Tours, St Lucia in South Africa suddenly passed away this week.
Riette and her husband Danie were one of the early pioneers of boat-based whale watching in SA. Located in St Lucia since 1991, their exemplary whale watching tours extended to Richard’s Bay and Durban.
Riette’s warmth, compassion, and generosity is fondly remembered by WCA partners & participants of the World Whale Conference held in Durban in 2017.
Riette was a much-loved member of the local community and our heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends and staff.

28/07/2021

Airlie Road Lookout Site 🐋
Part of Sodurba CTOs Whale Heritage Route.
Thank you to EThekwini Municipality & Wildoceanssa for making this happen.

01/07/2021

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07/06/2021

Welcoming of the Whales Festival 2021 at WESSA Treasure Beach.

Don't forget to book your space!
Limited spaces ONLY due to strict protocols.

🐋 Beach Clean-up
🐋 Rocky Shore Walk
🐋 Educational Stands
🐋 Our Oceans Screening
🐋Whale Watching Lookout Point
& lots more!

Visit our website for the full details:
www.sodurba.co.za

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TREASURE BEACH & PARKING LOT – 62 St Geran Grove, Treasure Beach, BluffBeach Clean-up & Rocky Shore to take place at Treasure Beach, starting at beach parking lot – Comfortable clothes and shoes, sun screen, hat and water. Gloves and rubbish bag will be provided.Only Pre ...

07/06/2021

Dobby UPDATE

WOW! Our KZN Whale Coast can be proud, he is finally on his way home! 🙏🏽

Thank you Saambr!

31/05/2021

Super exciting stuff for our Southern African Humpback Migration Route 🐋

The 2021 sardine run has officially started with the first netting’s down the South Coast this morning - there have been lots of reports of massive shoals along the Eastern Cape!

We have our fingers crossed that we get to properly experience this phenomenon over the next few weeks in 2021 🐟

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26/04/2021

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📣 We are very excited to announce a new Candidate Whale heritage Site, Ombai-Wetar Strait in Timor-Leste - the first one in Asia! 📣

The waters surrounding Timor-Leste and Atauro island are incredibly biodiverse! Here, you can see resident species such as the Melon-headed whale and Short-finned pilot whale, as well as False killer whales, Pygmy blue whales, S***m whales, and many others.

Communities and stakeholders are already playing a big part in developing sustainable tourism opportunities and addressing the challenges threatening the island. There is an established Marine Protected Area protecting the site and Atauro has been recognised as an important area for marine and terrestrial biodiversity by the Government of Timor-Leste. Also, the commitment to bring you the best standards of sustainable tourism and protecting its environment are evident through the ‘’Strategic Development Plan’’ and the ‘ Atauro Island Sustainable Tourism Strategy’’. By 2030, this community aims to:
🐋 Be a pristine protected area and world famous ecotourism destination
🌍 Have low impact development
♻️ Operate on renewable energy
🐠 Establish healthy reef populations
✨ Welcome a limited number of respectful visitors by a vibrant community that together celebrate the marine environment through its authentic culture, festivals, and museums.

The community of Timor-Leste and Atauro island is taking a further step to improve protection of their unique marine environment by becoming a Candidate Whale Heritage Site.

20/04/2021

An update on Dobby which was rescued at Garvies Beach, Bluff.

19/04/2021

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18/04/2021

Here’s a sneak peek of our Responsible Whale Watching Guides course 👀 …

Next week we will be launching TWO great new courses on how to be a responsible marine wildlife guide. 🐋

Join us for week to learn more!

👉bit.ly/WhaleWhisperers

22/03/2021

What an amazing article.
Thank you World Cetacean Alliance🐋

Over millions of years, they traded in their legs for flippers, gained blow holes and evolved into the largest creatures on Earth.

16/02/2021

Well done to all involved that help Dobby into the safety of Saambr last Friday.

Great team effort by all on the KZN Whale Coast.

03/02/2021

So interesting, yet so worrying!

Let’s hope that these types of studies get to help our marine life.