What do the dolphins look like in the footage?
Occasionally we're lucky and the dolphins jump out of the water but mostly we just see a fin as the dolphin quickly pops up to breathe.
Occasionally we're lucky and the dolphins jump out of the water but mostly we just see a fin as the dolphin quickly pops up to breathe.
If we spot dolphins what should we do?
Please send us the date and time (or a screenshot showing the date&time) so that we can easily find the place on the recorded footage to collect the data. It helps a lot, thanks!
You can use our contact form (click here) or email it to [email protected].
PS Don't worry if the dolphins aren't in the picture. The date&time are what's important.
Please send us the date and time (or a screenshot showing the date&time) so that we can easily find the place on the recorded footage to collect the data. It helps a lot, thanks!
You can use our contact form (click here) or email it to [email protected].
PS Don't worry if the dolphins aren't in the picture. The date&time are what's important.
Might we see sharks?
Sharks swimming at the surface are extremely rare in Richards Bay - if you see a fin it is most likely a dolphin.
Sharks swimming at the surface are extremely rare in Richards Bay - if you see a fin it is most likely a dolphin.
Is there any point in searching when it's windy?
No, not really. All the waves and white "horses" (splashes) make it very difficult to spot dolphins.
No, not really. All the waves and white "horses" (splashes) make it very difficult to spot dolphins.
Can we see them at night?
Unfortunately not, even with the infra-red function, so the camera just keeps an eye on its immediate surroundings.
Unfortunately not, even with the infra-red function, so the camera just keeps an eye on its immediate surroundings.
What are the red and yellow buoys for?
These buoys mark the position of the shark nets and baited hooks. The baited hooks are commonly called drumlines.
These buoys mark the position of the shark nets and baited hooks. The baited hooks are commonly called drumlines.
Might we see any other animals?
In winter and in spring (around June until September) we are lucky enough to see humpback whales. We see them breaching, they make huge splashes! Sometimes we see them waving their flukes (tail fins) or pectoral fins (flippers). We are interested to hear if you spot whales. In fact, if you see anything interesting, please let us know by sending the date and time via our contact form (click here) or email [email protected]. We love to be in touch!
In winter and in spring (around June until September) we are lucky enough to see humpback whales. We see them breaching, they make huge splashes! Sometimes we see them waving their flukes (tail fins) or pectoral fins (flippers). We are interested to hear if you spot whales. In fact, if you see anything interesting, please let us know by sending the date and time via our contact form (click here) or email [email protected]. We love to be in touch!
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What else might we notice?
There is a 100 year old wreck, the Newark Castle, that sometimes can be seen just off the headland (presently at P111:T00). Many people notice the strange water disturbance, even if they don't see the small bit that sticks out at low tide. You wouldn't be the first to think you've spotted a whale ;-)
There is a 100 year old wreck, the Newark Castle, that sometimes can be seen just off the headland (presently at P111:T00). Many people notice the strange water disturbance, even if they don't see the small bit that sticks out at low tide. You wouldn't be the first to think you've spotted a whale ;-)
What else might we notice?
At the end of the North Breakwater there is a Dolphin Viewing Platform. It is probably the best place in South Africa to see this endangered mammal. It was built by the Richards Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, Portnet and the Endangered Wildlife Trust.
At the end of the North Breakwater there is a Dolphin Viewing Platform. It is probably the best place in South Africa to see this endangered mammal. It was built by the Richards Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, Portnet and the Endangered Wildlife Trust.
