The Southern Right Whales are plentiful and very active in the Dyer Island area. We are in peak whale season now, after sightings began in June, and we will continue to see these whales probably right into December. There are many mating groups of males and females putting on some excellent surface viewings. The Southern Right Whales use the South African coastline for either mating or calving, depending on their "status". We have also started sighting many mothers and calves in the bay, which is excellent as these whales are still increasing after their severe decline experienced from whaling. These whales were known as the "right whales" to hunt. They are currently classified as endangered so it is always promising to see the new calves being watched closely by the large mothers. Keep a look out on the sea for beautiful black tails, and also breaching whales!
