What is a Chiton?
A chiton is an oval shaped marine mollusc (related to snails, mussels, and octopuses)in the class Polyplacophora that inhabits the intertidal zone in clear water that does not clog up their gills. There are 1000 known species that range in size from 2 cm to 33 cm. A dorsal (top) shell composed of eight overlapping […]
Magic Moment of the Week: Remarkable sightings
After a remarkable time with a Southern Right Whale inside Plettenberg Bay, we decide to take a look on the other side of the point in rougher seas. In a few short moments after bouncing around on the high swells, five Humpback Whales emerged from below each taking breaths together. Seeing not just the backside […]