Dive Travel — Cape Town, South Africa
Nudibranchs, or nudies, are captivating creatures. They exist underwater where few people can enjoy their variety, vibrance, and small sizes. But, once discovered, many underwater enthusiasts are captivated.
In my hometown of Gordon’s Bay, False Bay, we are lucky to find around 75 species. When photographing nudibranchs, you’re never disappointed. Spotting new ones is an exciting challenge. My dive buddy and I often see how many species we can find in one dive. Most are endemic, and many have descriptive nicknames like gas flame, candy, or frilled.
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Read more: The Hidden World of Nudibranchs: A Diver's Guide to Gordon's Bay
A Guide to Appreciating Underwater Biodiversity
Getting to know the underwater world has always been one of my favorite things. When you start free diving or scuba diving, you’re introduced to a new alien world with unknown creatures. Everything seems strange and remarkable, and you feel like you’re discovering new animals on every dive. This is always thrilling. In this article, I use examples from the local marine life in False Bay, Cape Town.
The underwater world can be confusing. You might mistake a beautiful marine plant for an animal or confuse something for seagrass when it’s a large alga.
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Read more: The Ocean's Hidden Wonders
Dive Travel — South Africa
One of the world’s largest kelp forests is in South Africa. Kelp is a marine alga and not a true plant, with species ranging from shorter “bottom kelp” to taller ones. This ecosystem serves as food and shelter for many marine species and is one of the richest habitats on earth.
From the shore on the water’s surface, the forest canopy is visible and looks like a shiny green mass. But below the surface, an enchanting new world opens up.
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Read more: The Kelp Forests of South Africa
Dive Travel — Cape Town, South Africa
Diving in False Bay offers a variety of dives, making it a sought-after destination.
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False Bay is an Atlantic Ocean body of water between the Cape Peninsula and Hottentots Holland Mountains in southwest South Africa. The bay’s mouth faces south, demarcated by Cape Point to the west and Cape Hangklip to the east.
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Read more: Exploring False Bay’s Aquatic Wonders: A Diverse Diving Destination
Here are 6 easy ways to get to know the underwater world.
When you start exploring underwater and everything is new to you, where do you even start to get to know the vast number of underwater animals and plants? Don’t worry, it’s not complicated. In this article, I will show you six easy and practical ways to start familiarizing yourself with the marine environment.
You will find that marine life differs greatly from warm water to cold water areas, as well as region to region. The best way to start is to learn about your local environment, and then expand to new regions as well as new countries. Once you know the basics, you will see that you can easily build on that.
Here are six ways you can start to get to know the underwater world.
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Shark behavior, what to look for, and tips on how to behave.
In this article: Shark Behaviour | The Do's and Don'ts | Shark Diving | Shark Conservation
When you love the ocean, it's natural that you want to understand and respect its inhabitants. Learning more about sharks brings a deeper understanding of them. What they’re about and why they do what they do. Being so sharky with massive mouths filled with razor-sharp teeth makes it hard for them to change public perception.
They are almost always portrayed as mindless man-eating machines in media and movies. The truth is that they are not out to get us. We are not their natural prey, that’s why most bites are just that, bites. They realize that it’s not their food and then move away.
It is no secret that the ocean desperately needs our protection. Educating yourself and others is the first step.
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DIVE TRAVEL
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Traveling There | Exploring Sakatia Island | Snorkeling with Green Sea Turtles | Scuba Diving | Madagascar’s Wildlife | Snorkelling & Excursions
Nosy Sakatia, a hidden gem off Madagascar’s northwestern coast, is where time slows down and nature thrives. This tiny island offers world-class diving, a renowned sea turtle sanctuary, and encounters with Madagascar’s unique wildlife. For nature lovers and diving enthusiasts seeking an authentic escape, it provides an unforgettable journey into an untouched corner of the world.
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Read more: Where Time Stands Still: Discovering Nosy Sakatia’s Natural Wonders, Madagascar
Dive Travel - Cape Town, South Africa
Gordon’s Bay is a charming naval town nestled against the Hottentots Holland Mountains. It’s a 45-minute drive from Cape Town CBD and a 40-minute drive from Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands. Situated on the eastern side of False Bay, the largest bay in South Africa.
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Read more: Capturing Gordon's Bay Reef Life through the Lens of a Diver
Dive Travel
Saint Helena Island is a remote and captivating destination located in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Known for its stunning natural beauty and historical significance, with its dramatic cliffs and lush valleys, Saint Helena provides a picturesque setting for outdoor exploration and adventure. The island’s location provides opportunities for unforgettable marine wildlife encounters.
This destination is not just for scuba divers but for snorkelers, freedivers, and non-divers, with numerous activities to do in between dives.
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Read more: Shipwrecks of St Helena Island
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Dive Travel — Cape Town, South Africa
Nudibranchs, or nudies, are captivating creatures. They exist underwater where few people can enjoy their variety, vibrance, and small sizes. But, once discovered, many underwater enthusiasts are captivated.
In my hometown of Gordon’s Bay, False Bay, we are lucky to find around 75 species. When photographing nudibranchs, you’re never disappointed. Spotting new ones is an exciting
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A Guide to Appreciating Underwater Biodiversity
Getting to know the underwater world has always been one of my favorite things. When you start free diving or scuba diving, you’re introduced to a new alien world with unknown creatures. Everything seems strange and remarkable, and you feel like you’re discovering new animals on every dive. This is always thrilling. In this article, I use examples from the
Dive Travel — South Africa
One of the world’s largest kelp forests is in South Africa. Kelp is a marine alga and not a true plant, with species ranging from shorter “bottom kelp” to taller ones. This ecosystem serves as food and shelter for many marine species and is one of the richest habitats on earth.
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Diving in False Bay offers a variety of dives, making it a sought-after destination.
Location:
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Shark behavior, what to look for, and tips on how to behave.
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