Along South Africa's stunning R44 coastal route, between Gordon's Bay and Kleinmond, lies a hidden underwater paradise that few get to experience firsthand. The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, where two ocean currents create a unique marine ecosystem that hosts over 3,500 species found nowhere else on Earth.
Join me as I take you beneath the surface of South Africa's first biosphere reserve. Through my lens, discover vibrant kelp forests, and encounters with everything from playful seals to massive stingrays. This intimate portrait of Kogelberg's marine life not only reveals the magical underwater world but also documents the changing seascape, from the disappearance of great white sharks to the critical role of marine protected areas in conservation.
Read the full article at Kogelberg Biosphere to dive deeper into this extraordinary underwater realm.