With the visible weather changes and cooler temperatures coming in, it is just a matter of time before the annual Sardine Run on the South Coast.
This annual spectacle is a real treat for locals and visitors.
Dr Ryan Daly, a marine scientist at the Oceanographic Research Institute, said they’re hoping for another good run this year.
“We had relatively good runs over the past few years, and I expect this year to be the same,” he said.
“The timing and size of the run can be influenced by so many factors – from sea temperature to sardine stock size and more – so it’s difficult to predict, but we will be monitoring the situation closely and keeping visitors updated on the progress.”
Dr Vusumuzi Sibiya, the CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE), said the tourism sector is ready to welcome the influx of visitors keen to experience the Sardine run first-hand.
“Our Blue Flag beaches and year-round subtropical climate means that, even in winter, the KZN South Coast is a great holiday getaway – and the Sardine Run makes it extra special.”
The Sardine Run is known as the ‘Greatest Shoal on Earth’ because of the breathtaking vision of billions of silver sardines migrating along the coastline – attracting a feeding frenzy of predators, among them seabirds, sharks, dolphins and whales.
It’s been the feature of many internationally made wildlife documentaries and is unlike any other migration across the planet.
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