A Knysna Seahorse was found…Exciting news!!
Exciting news! A Knysna Seahorse (Hippocampus Capensis) was found by the Orca Foundation in the Keurbooms River on the 5th August 2014 during a Seahorse Survey with the help of Prodive. This is the first sighting since the 2007 floods. Why the Knysna seahorse is considered the most endangered seahorse in the world The Knysna […]
Plett Hope Spot Initiative…..
What a wonderful place we live in! Gorgeous beaches, mountains, rivers, fynbos, forest and ocean – a natural wonderland with wonderful people, what more can we ask for? Plett has everything going for it and that is one of the reasons why Plett has been chosen as one of only five international Hope Spots in […]
Kayaking with Southern Rights!!!
Volunteers having a blast in Plettenberg Bay. The Volunteers went Kayaking in the bay and Alex loved to capsize the kayah. During their trip, they were very privileged in viewing several Southern right Whales including a very rare white calve. The Southern Right Whales come into Plettenberg Bay this time of the year and have […]
Magic Moment of the Week: The Gannet
A stunning shot of one of the many Cape Gannets we see in the Bay. This time of the year there are a lot of bait fish around and this always attracts lots of Gannets.
Magic Moment of the Week: Summer sunrise
One of Plett’s beautiful summer sunrises over the bay.
Magic Moment of the Week: Dolphins and Waves
The dolphins were in the bay today and they always love to play in a good wave. Notice the calf under the female on the right side of the pic.
Magic Moment of the Week: Tonnes of cuteness
The elephant seal is back and we think that he will be here for a while. But today he is having a good time and relaxing in the water. Photo by Chanel Hauvette
Ella’s photo memories
Volunteering with ORCA has got to be one of the best things I have done in my life so far. And I’m not exaggerating. Plettenberg Bay and the surrounding area is truly spectacular, definitely one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. I volunteered for 8 weeks and ended up staying in Plett […]
Greening Your Home
We all hear every day how it is becoming increasingly important to be more environmentally friendly. Going green they call it. So how does one go about it without having to create a total upheaval of one’s current home and life? Here are 4 quick and easy steps to start with: Stop idling – every […]