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# Marine Wildlife Magazine: Marine Wildlife Magazine explores science, society, and the environment through fascinating narratives that highlight coastal life around the globe.

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- [Whaling logbooks are filled with stories of adventure](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2026/04/10/whaling-logbooks-are-filled-with-stories-of-adventure/): Whaling logbooks and journals tell the story as to what life was like aboard a whaling vessel. Like many old documents they were handwritten in cursive, often on paper that has been damaged over the years, sometimes in pencil or faded ink, and the writers usually were not too keen on spelling. Nevertheless, a lot of valuable information can be found inside these records of past whaling voyages.
- [The uncomfortable truth behind the sharp rise in whale injuries](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2026/03/23/the-uncomfortable-truth-behind-the-sharp-rise-in-whale-injuries/): Learn why whale injuries and whale entanglement are increasing, and how ocean changes and fishing practices are impacting whale survival.
- [Adventure Tourism-How Hospitality Can Win Travellers with Scuffed Boots and Green Hearts](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2026/02/19/adventure-tourism-how-hospitality-can-win-travellers-with-scuffed-boots-and-green-hearts/): Adventure Travellers are rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic and popular travel industry segments. The desire for unique, adrenaline-pumping experiences is driving more travellers to seek out destinations that offer excitement and adventure. This trend presents a golden opportunity for hotels to attract a new wave of thrill-seekers. By catering to adventure tourists’ specific needs and preferences, hotels can increase occupancy rates and enhance their brand’s appeal and profitability.
- [How Whales Nurse Their Young- facts and fiction about whale milk](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2026/02/13/how-whales-nurse-their-young-facts-and-fiction-about-whale-milk/): Whales are marine mammals, and like most mammals, they produce whale milk to feed their young. They also share many other traits with land mammals, including bearing offspring (whales have a gestation period similar that is very similar to that of pregnancy in humans), being warm-blooded, and having hair (some species are born with hair).
- [Talk to your wardrobe : A guide to Voice Search Optimization for Modern Retail Stores](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2026/02/09/talk-to-your-wardrobe-a-guide-to-voice-search-optimization-for-modern-retail-stores/): They ask Google Assistant, Siri, Alexa, or voice search on their phones:
- [From Keywords to Conversations: How to Optimize Your Guesthouse for AI Assistants](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2026/01/27/from-keywords-to-conversations-how-to-optimize-your-guesthouse-for-ai-assistants/): After 40 years in marketing, I’m revealing why AEO is the great equalizer for guesthouses. Learn how to turn your passion into the top answer for AI."
- [Seeing the World Clear-Eyed: Gen Z’s Sober Revolution](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2026/01/21/seeing-the-world-clear-eyed-gen-zs-sober-revolution/): Generation Z is leading a significant shift in drinking habits. In fact, compared to preceding generations, Generation Z may be the soberest generation yet.
- [Protecting our critically endangered iconic African Penguins](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2024/11/16/protecting-our-critically-endangered-iconic-african-penguins/): From millions of African Penguins in the early 1900s, there are now only about 8,000 breeding pairs left
- [The Shadow in the Deep: Why the Great White Sharks  Remain an Enigma](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2022/01/28/the-shadow-in-the-deep-why-the-great-white-sharks-remain-an-enigma/): A great white shark circles back—again and again—drawn by curiosity rather than aggression as it investigates a cage diver off the waters of Gansbaai. Moments like these challenge the story we’ve been telling ourselves for decades. The truth? Humans are far more dangerous to great white sharks than they will ever be to us.
- [A great white shark can go through 20 000 razor sharp teeth in one life](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2022/01/28/a-great-white-shark-can-go-through-20000-razor-shark-teeth-in-a-lifetime/): Triangular razor-sharp teeth
- [Why are sharks afraid of cute and playful dolphins ?](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2022/01/28/why-are-sharks-afraid-of-cute-and-playful-dolphinswhy-are-sharks-afraid-of-cute-and-playful-dolphins/): Just like we check under our beds for monsters, sharks check for dolphins before nodding off. That's right, the toughest kids on the undersea block swim in fear of dolphins. Here, we've compiled a splash of facts to tell you why.
- [Can Sharks Flee From a Hurricane?](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2022/01/28/can-sharks-flee-from-a-hurricane/): “When these big storms come through, you have a lot of wind, a lot of waves—a real chaotic environment,” says Grace Casselberry, a doctoral candidate in marine science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- [Great White Sharks Are Natural-Born Superheroes- and here is why](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2022/01/28/tips-for-keeping-aging-pets-healthy/): There are so many reasons why great white sharks should be considered as considered nature's ocean-dwelling superheroes- they are strong and big, they live long lives, live long lives can heal their wounds amazingly quickly and the most possible can provide a cure for cancer.
- [Flakes of white shark DNA in water reveal they are swimming nearby](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2022/01/28/vet-exposes-sugary-secret-of-pet-treats/): Sharks shed small pieces of themselves into the ocean. This e DNA can show they are in the area.
- [WWII’s Codebreaker Theory breaks the code of the Pattern of Shark Scales](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2020/06/06/wwiis-codebreaker-theory-breaks-the-code-of-the-pattern-of-shark-scales/): A system proposed by World War II codebreaker Alan Turing more than 60 years ago can explain the patterning of tooth-like scales possessed by sharks, according to new research.
- [The humble animal who saves the most human lives](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2017/01/16/this-humble-animal-saves-the-most-human-lives/): The product is used to test drugs and medical instruments, saving pretty much anyone who has ever received any medical attention.
- [Cone Snail Venom Could Inspire Fast-Acting Insulin For Diabetes](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2017/01/07/cone-snail-venom-could-inspire-fast-acting-insulin-for-diabetes/): Forget slow and steady. For the cone snail, it’s fast-acting chemistry that wins the race. Researchers have now shed light on the structure of a speedy insulin that cone snails use to paralyse prey.
- [Annual aerial survey of southern right whales](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2016/10/05/annual-aerial-survey-of-southern-right-whales/): The Mammal Research Institute’s Whale Unit (University of Pretoria) will be conducting their annual aerial survey of southern right whales from 29 September through to mid-October. This is the 38th consecutive annual survey and the resulting dataset is one of the longest such datasets available worldwide.
- [Can white sharks see in murky water?](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2016/08/22/can-white-sharks-see-in-murky-water/): Can Great White Sharks See in Murky Water? - The Science of Shark Vision
- [Why do stars twinkle ?](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2016/08/03/why-do-stars-twinkle/): Stars twinkle. Planets shine steadily. Why? Stars twinkle (scintillate) because they’re so far away from Earth that, even through large telescopes, they appear only as pinpoints. And it’s easy for Earth’s atmosphere to disturb the pinpoint light of a star. Therefore, stars twinkle. They can even appear to move around a bit in the sky. As a star’s light pierces our atmosphere, every single stream of starlight is forced by the atmosphere to zig and zag this way and that. . . . and so stars appear to twinkle. On the other hand, planets don’t twinkle (usually) simply because they’re closer to Earth. You’d know they’re closer if you looked through a telescope. Through telescopes, planets don’t look like pinpoints. Instead, they look like tiny disks. And while the light from one edge of a planet’s disk might be forced to “zig” by Earth’s atmosphere, light from the opposite edge of the disk might “zag” in an opposite way. The zigs and zags cancel each other out . . . and that’s why planets appear to shine steadily. It’s pretty tough to figure out which objects are stars and which are planets just by looking for the twinklers vs the non-twinklers. But if you can recognise a planet in some other way, you might notice the steadiness of its light by contrasting it with a nearby star. By the way, if you could see stars and planets from outer space, both would shine steadily. There’d be no atmosphere to disturb the steady streaming of their light. What’s more, while it’s true that, for the most part, planets don’t twinkle – you might see them twinkling a little if you spot them low in the sky. That’s because, in the direction of any horizon, you’re looking through more atmosphere than when you look overhead. Even planets can’t withstand too much atmosphere, because it’s the atmosphere that makes them twinkle! Bright stars close to the horizon flicker wildly, as the Earth’s atmosphere breaks up the starlight into a multitude of color. Source: Earthsky
- [How Acacia Trees Prevent Elephant Attacks: With Armies of Ants](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2016/08/03/how-acacia-trees-prevent-elephant-attacks-with-armies-of-ants/): It’s a classic David and Goliath story, except there are 90,000 Davids and they all have stings. On the African plains, the whistling-thorn acacia tree protects itself against the mightiest of savannah animals – elephants – by recruiting some of the tiniest – ants.
- [Iconic breaching is not the only way  white sharks hunt for their prey](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2016/07/28/iconic-breaching-is-not-the-only-way-white-sharks-hunt-for-their-prey/): When we think of great white hunting behaviours, the iconic image that comes to mind is that of a white shark breaching from the water, a seal clamped helplessly in its jaws. White Sharks represent the archetypal ambush hunter to many of us, suggesting there may be more to their hunting techniques than initially meets the eye.
- [Where did the Gansbaai sharks go?](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2016/07/28/where-did-the-gansbaai-sharks-go/): Gansbaai is one of three great white shark cage diving hotspots in the world and the only location with all-year-round shark activity. That was until January 2016. For the first time in the shark cage diving history of Gansbaai, the white sharks mysteriously disappeared.
- [What is the smell of rain?](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2016/07/26/what-is-the-smell-of-rain/): You can tell when rain is coming just by the smell
- [Southern Right Whales..gentle giants of the ocean](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2016/07/05/southern-right-whales-gentle-giants-of-the-ocean/): They arrive along the South African coasts between May and June and their numbers peak during August,   September and  October. Right whales are easily distinguished from other whales by three distinct characteristics: V-shaped blow, callosities on their heads and the lack of a dorsal fin on their broad backs. The callosity on the upper jaw is referred to as the bonnet.
- [Elusive leopard kill 33 penguins at Stony Point](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2016/06/21/elusive-leopard-kill-33-penguins-at-stony-point/): Betties Bays’ elusive but well-loved leopard created havoc at the African penguin colony at Stony Point last week. Social media buzzed with excitement and concern about the fate of the leopard.
- [Humpback Whale flippers solve helicopter air flow problems](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2016/04/27/humpback-whale-flippers-solve-helicopter-air-flow-problems/): We've all seen movies of humpback whales playing in the sea. The most obvious feature is a nice symmetrical tail slapping the water as it dives. But we also see an awkward-looking flipper emerging as it breaches the water. That flipper fin has white lumps along its edge - lumps called tubercles. Still, it seems so crudely made. But it's not what it seems. It's actually a highly mobile wing that gives the whale fine control of its movement in water. Their underwater acrobatics are directly linked to those bumps.
- [Fryer’s Cove wines… sipping the sea on the West Coast](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2016/01/18/fryers-cove-wines-sipping-the-sea-on-the-west-coast/): Tasting the wine..On the waterfront in a derelict old crayfish factory right at the seaside in the bay, you will find a tiny winery, tasting room, and alfresco jetty restaurant that brought much-needed commercial activity back to a village that had suffered from a declining fishing industry. This is the address of Fryer’s Cove wines, forged of the earth and tempered by the sea.
- [#GreenXmas  @intheOverberg](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/11/30/greenxmas-intheoverberg/): We are grateful to the champions @intheoverberg @WWFSouthAfrica @GoSocialSA @GoToSouthAfrica @ShotLeft who created a twitter #chat platform on 25 November where we could share #GreenXmas ideas. I just could not let this moment in time not make the difference we all intended.  Enjoy the interesting and original suggestions and let your gifts #MakeADifference this Christmas.
- [Psst, Buddy, That Cute Penguin Is Making Eyes At You..](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/11/25/psst-buddy-that-cute-penguin-is-making-eyes-at-you/): To Save African Penguins, Humans Set Up a Dating Service GREENSBORO, N.C. — When the African penguins Derek and Geirfugl were given their own room last spring, keepers at the Greensboro Science Center questioned whether they liked each other enough to take their relationship to the next level. Derek was more interested in interacting with her human keepers than with other penguins. And when she did start to flirt with Geirfugl, leaning toward him and flicking her head back and forth, the male bird did not return the sentiment. By mid-September, though, the relationship had taken an amorous turn. On a recent afternoon, they nestled beside each other inside a plastic crate — on a nest containing two eggs.“Geirfugl is actually a really good mate,” said Shannon Fletcher, a keeper at the science center. “He’s done all of the collecting for their nest box. He’s been very protective of her.” In the wild, African penguins, which inhabit the coast of South Africa and Namibia, choose their partners from a pool of thousands and mate for life. In captivity, the limited size of the colonies — and the need to perpetuate a genetically diverse species — make human intervention necessary. The African penguin population has declined more than 60 per cent over the past 30 years, and the species is now considered endangered. TheAssociation of Zoos and Aquariums runs a “species survival” program among the nearly 50 facilities with African penguin colonies, including the science centre here. “One day this penguin likes this penguin, and the next day, they’re not talking,” said Carmen Murray, a former senior keeper. “They’re flirting and trying to get attention, or being a bully and picking on a certain one. "Because penguin preferences rarely correspond exactly with species management plan mandates, the keepers are responsible for managing the penguins’ love lives, often by gently trying to convince certain birds that they fancy each other, while keeping other potential partners distracted. When Geirfugl was bonding with a bird named Kaapse, for example, the couple took nesting too far and began hoarding rocks from the exhibit — more than 100 pounds — in their nesting box, crushing a couple of eggs. After the keepers set them up in a room with a nesting box and a few token rocks, they turned out to be wonderful parents. This season, Kaapse and Tux, both females, bonded with each other rather than males, because their former mates were both in keeper-designated relationships with other females. When the female pair began to compete with Apollo, Tux’s former mate, and his new spouse for a nest box, the keepers gave the females one of their own, praying it would prevent Tux from sabotaging her ex’s current relationship. Despite the interpersonal challenges, the penguins have been very successful breeders. All seven couples designated to mate last year produced healthy chicks. In the wild, however, African penguins face continued threats, mostly from people. The collection of guano for fertiliser has deprived them of the material they use to build burrows. Oil spills in 1994 and 2000 killed 30,000 birds despite rehabilitation efforts. And commercial overfishing has forced the birds to swim much farther for food. “One hundred fifty years ago, there were millions in the wild,” said Mr Sarro, of the Smithsonian. “Now we’re down to 18,000 breeding pairs.” Last spring, the zoo association launched a campaign focused on restoring endangered animals’ wild populations to healthy levels. Because of their vulnerability, African penguins were among the first four species chosen.Back at the science centre, Derek and Geirfugl warmed their eggs in the back room as several other adult pairs sat on eggs in their nest boxes. Two chicks born last year, Jordy and Keuchly, stood pressed together on a rock overlooking the pool of water, grooming each other’s face feathers. “The yearlings are definitely practising,” Ms Fletcher, the keeper, said. “But they’re in that awkward teen phase. They’re trying to figure it all out.” Full article first appeared in NY Times NOV. 23, 2015
- [Selfies & millennials.. lets connect in 2016 says WTM](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/11/24/global-travel-trends-place-the-connected-experience-center-stage-wtm/): I was recently at World Travel Market (WTM) in London. WTM is considered the industry’s top showcase of travel products.
- [Joanna- the earliest English shipwreck on the Cape coast](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/10/16/joanna-the-earliest-english-shipwreck-on-the-cape-coast/): The dejected crew was cajoled into action by the captain and officers, and the two ships’ boats were launched. However, one look at the reefs between them and the shore convinced many of those aboard that the boats would not make it, so they constructed life rafts from the spare mastheads, on which 56 men reached the shore. The two boats also managed to reach the beach carrying the captain and 35 crewmen, but 25 men still remained aboard the wreck, which was now beginning to break up.Eighteen of these men reached the shore in safety in the next few hours on an assortment of wreckage and makeshift rafts, but six perished in the waves.
- [Are you a responsible wildlife traveller?](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/10/15/how-to-be-a-responsible-wildlife-traveller/): Unfortunately, there is no single, globally accepted code of conduct for responsible wildlife tourism – travellers themselves need to take responsibility. Here are some guidelines. 1 Take pictures, leave only footprints A healthy, safe environment is at the heart of all responsible wildlife travel, so always take home everything you take with you – including batteries, plastic bags and bottles. 2 Shells looks better on a beach Never be tempted to buy wildlife souvenirs. Don’t be persuaded that the creature is already dead and therefore it does no harm. Buying it will both fuel future trade and encourage sellers to capture or kill more animals. 3 Keep wildlife wild Wild animals are not pets so don’t pet or feed them, or encourage them to behave in an unnatural way. 4 No animal selfies Don’t have photographs taken posing with a wild animal. Many of these animals have been taken from the wild and their mothers killed. They may be drugged, harshly trained or have their teeth removed to ensure they ‘behave’ around tourists. 5 It’s no fun for them Avoid wild animal entertainments such as riding elephants for fun. These animals are often captured from the wild, inadequately cared for and usually trained using inappropriate and cruel methods. If it’s not natural behaviour, it’s probably cruel. 6 Local people are the best conservationists Show respect for local people and their culture. Use local providers so money from your trip benefits communities. 7 Check reputations Ask questions about the reputation of any potential travel operator and check out their code of conduct for wildlife and the environment. 8 Take expert advice If visiting a key wildlife habitat, for example a turtle nesting beach, go with a trained guide. They will be able to ensure both your safety and the welfare of the animals.
- [The Limpet: Meet the Owner of the Strongest Material in the Animal Kingdom](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/10/15/the-limpet-meet-the-owner-of-the-strongest-material-in-the-animal-kingdom/): Forget spider silk—the limpet holds the record for the strongest material in the animal kingdom. Discover how these tiny sea snails use iron-reinforced teeth to outperform man-made carbon fiber.
- [How do remoras stick to their host?](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/10/15/how-do-remoras-stick-to-their-host/): Remoras, also known as sharksuckers or suckerfish, are famous for their ability to hitch rides on larger fish and marine mammals by means of what looks like a suction cup on top of their heads.
- [Beachcomber for a day](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/10/13/beachcomber-for-a-day/): The best time to go beachcombing is after a storm. The choppy waters, rain and wind work interesting finds loose from the cliffs. You’ll find them deposited by the waves all across the beach if you look carefully.
- [The Great Benguela Current](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/08/28/the-great-benguela-current/): Ocean Currents
- [Shipwrecked French Champagne – Revealing tastes from the past](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/08/18/shipwrecked-champagne-leathery-still-pretty-good/): Scientists say that 170-year old champagne found on a shipwreck at the bottom of the Baltic Sea actually tasted pretty good. The French bubbly is believed to be the oldest wine ever tasted, and although it was super-sweet, it also exhibited aromas of leather, tobacco and smoke.
- [Lighthouses: Beacons of Light on the Cape Whale Coast](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/07/30/lighthouses-beacons-of-light-on-the-cape-whale-coast/): Discover the historic "beacons of light" guarding South Africa’s rugged Cape Whale Coast. From Danger Point to Quoin Point, explore the maritime history, shipwrecks, and breathtaking views of the Overberg’s most iconic lighthouses.
- [The Argonaut or the Paper Nautilus.](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/07/22/the-argonaut-or-the-paper-nautilus/): Amongst tidal debris, there sometimes appears a thin papery shell, bearing on its white surface a ribbed pattern like that which shore currents impress upon sand. It is the shell of the paper nautilus or Argonaut, an animal distantly related to an octopus and like it, having eight arms.
- [As Arctic water became colder, cod has become Antifreeze Fish](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/07/22/as-arct-waters-become-colder-cod-has-become-antifreeze-fish/): It has taken her two decades, but Chi-Hing Christina Cheng has finally solved her ultimate cold case—a fishy mystery that extends from one frigid end of the planet to the other.
- [3 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A FISH AND A WHALE YOU DID NOT THINK ABOUT](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/06/24/3-differences-between-a-fish-and-a-whale-you-did-not-think-about/): Cetaceans, like whales and dolphins lack the characteristic scales of fish but are equipped with a thick layer of blubber beneath the skin, which fish does not have. As warm blooded mammals they need the blubber to help maintain their body temperature. The body temperature of fish can fluctuate within fairly wide limits without having a detrimental effect.
- [Teeth or bristles](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/06/19/teeth-or-bristles/): You have probably seen a picture of a smiling dolphin smiling with a mouth full of pearly white teeth. Dolphins are whales, but not all whales have teeth. When it comes to whales, teeth are what set them apart. The two groups of the order Cetacea (Whales) are the baleen whales and the toothed whales.
- [Waaygat whaling station at Stony Point](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/06/13/waaygat-whaling-station-at-stony-point/): Waaygat whaling station was operated until 1930 after which no more whaling took place from the site. While the layout seemed to have remained much the same over the years, some modifications were obviously made.
- [Billions of Blue Jellyfish Wash Up on American Beaches during 2015](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/06/06/billions-of-blue-jellyfish-wash-up-on-american-beaches-during-2015/): In recent weeks, about a billion jellyfish-like "purple sailors" have washed up on West Coast beaches of the United States. The animals—known as "by-the-wind sailors" or Velella velella—founder on the shore and pile up like a carpet of deflated blue and purple balloons.The jellies started washing up on Oregon and Washington State beaches four to six weeks ago, says Kevin Raskoff, a marine biologist at Monterey Peninsula College in central California. Then they started showing up in California.The animals usually float on the surface in the open ocean, riding wind and water currents in search of food using a hardened, triangular "sail." But in years when the wind changes direction, they are pushed toward shore—and almost certain death.
- [Clouds that look like ocean waves. What is it?](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/06/03/clouds-that-looked-like-ocean-waves-what-is-it/):      Van Gogh clouds! Like breaking ocean waves.
- [Virga is rain that does not reach the ground](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/06/03/virga-is-rain-that-does-not-reach-the-ground/):  The word virga is derived from Latin meaning “twig” or “branch”.
- [Abalone- mollusk we will soon only see on a postcard](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/06/01/abalone-mollusk-that-will-soon-be-e-memory/): The South African abalone, Haliotis midae, is one of the largest molluscs on earth, attaining a weight of nearly 2kg and a ripe old age of 20 years.Abalone are shellfish of the univalve family, meaning they have only one shell, unlike bivalves such as clams which consist of 2 shells. Most abalone live in shallow waters and grow very slowly.
- [Cheerful and chirpy Oystercatchers](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/05/26/oystercatchers-are-chirpy-and-cheerful/): The Oyster-catcher ( AFR: Swattobie) is one of those birds that cannot be confused with any of its neighbours, for its brilliant black plumage and red-orange beak, eyes and legs tell you immediately who they are.
- [Sharks have cavity-proof teeth](https://marinewildlife.co.za/2015/05/14/sharks-have-cavity-proof-teeth/): Great White Shark - Photo: John Gurney

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