Quarterly Newsletter: Season's Greetings!
HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE!
SUMMER ADVENTURES ARE WAITING!
Season’s Greetings!
Thank you for being part of our sea of experiences this year. Your support and friendship mean the world to us, and we are excited to share the journey ahead.
2025 marks milestones to celebrate:
• 10 years of the African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary
• 20 years of the Dyer Island Conservation Trust
• 25 years of Marine Dynamics
We look forward to celebrating these achievements with you and continuing our shared commitment to conservation and community.
May your festive season be filled with sunshine, love, laughter, and moments that warm your heart. Here's to a joyful and prosperous New Year!
With gratitude,
The Marine Dynamics Family
2025 RATES
Download rate sheet for 2025.
Take note of the Conservation Fee of R100 p/p
DAILY BLOGS
Stay updated with recent wildlife sightings by visiting our daily blogs.
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
FAIR TRADE TOURISM CERTIFIED
We proudly announce our successful re-certification with Fair Trade Tourism (FTT)! Since 2008, we have been a proud member of Fair Trade Tourism and committed to responsible tourism and marine conservation. This achievement reflects our ongoing dedication to sustainable practices and enriching experiences for our guests. Thank you for supporting our mission!
For Marine Dynamics, achieving and maintaining Blue Flag status is a testament to our commitment to environmental stewardship. According to WESSA CEO Cindy-Lee Cloete, “WESSA’s Blue Flag and Green Coast Programmes work collaboratively with partners to address critical environmental issues affecting coastal environmental management and sustainable tourism.” Today, over 5,000 Blue Flag sites globally represent operators making strides to preserve our planet.
Marine Dynamics Shark & Whale Tours, a trailblazer in eco-tourism and marine conservation, has proudly won the Sustainability Award at the Hermanus Business Chamber Year-End Event.
Learn about permit regulations for marine wildlife activities.
DYER ISLAND AND THE MARINE BIG 5
A SUMMER MARINE BIG 5 SAFARI
Our crew is excited to share our incredible Marine Big 5 Tours with your guests while exploring the world-renowned Dyer Island ecosystem. Or hop on Slashfin for epic shark cage diving adventures. Our tours are family-friendly, with no age restrictions.
STORIES FROM OUR ECOSYSTEM
A study by Nelson Mandela University found that artificial nests can increase breeding rates of critically endangered African penguins.
Our recent Marine Evening welcomed guest speaker, Dr Anton Wolfaardt, Project Manager of the Mouse-Free Marion Project, who presented a powerful vision for Marion Island - a South African sub-Antarctic treasure.
At each deployment, oceanic conditions will be monitored, and one will host a temperature monitor to provide details on the temperature range across depths and ecosystems.
Initial observations and measurements were made, identifying the shark as a male individual at 2.28m. A cousin of the Great white shark, these sharks can reach lengths of 4m and are the fastest known shark species with sprinting capabilities just shy of 75km/h.
THE AFRICAN PENGUIN & SEABIRD SANCTUARY
Spend the Holidays with Penguins!
Looking for a fun and meaningful family outing this holiday season? Visit the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary! Join us for the daily penguin feeding at 15h00 and witness these incredible birds up close. Plus, the little ones will enjoy classic animated penguin movies shown during the Holiday Season. Even the adults, who doesn't love penguins? There is also a gift shop on site for those last-minute presents or better yet, donate a penguin home to a loved one for Christmas! For those who cannot visit, you can also donate via the website: www.dict.org.za
Donation: R50 p/p (includes a popcorn serving)
Your donation directly supports the care and rehabilitation of critically endangered African penguins and other seabirds.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for specific events and further details.
Make the holidays memorable while helping to protect our feathered friends!
HOW TO DONATE
Please continue to support our conservation efforts to ensure the essential work continues. You can contribute online via our website to our various conservation projects and issue a certificate in a loved one's name as a meaningful present.
