Spotted! The Sardine Run has started in KZN
The Sardine Run of 2023 is in full swing!
It's time to row, row, row your boat not so gently down the stream... because the sardines are up and at it!
What is The Sardine Run?
According to Oceans Africa, The Sardine Run is a seasonal movement of fish and predators along the Eastern Cape coastline to the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
“The largest bio-mass migration on the planet”
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Social media users have been experiencing the start of The Sardine Run in real-time.
Here's a look at how The Sardine Run has kicked off:
IOL reports: Phelisa Mangcu, the CEO of South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise (SCTIE), said they were excited to welcome the sardine run.
"This is a bucket list event for divers, anglers, and ocean lovers, with sightings of the migrating humpback whales also a real treat. While there are many ways to view the sardine run, we do advise bathers that the shark nets have to be lifted for their safe movement, making it vital to check with lifeguards on duty as to which beaches are open for bathing.”
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People from all over KZN have shared their thoughts with us online.
Check out the unbelievable pictures that have been captured thus far:
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