African Penguin colony on Dyer Island (00000553)
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Description: The African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus) and other rare seabirds breed on Dyer Island, six sea miles off the coast of Gansbaai/South Africa. The ruins of a former guano station are still present. The island and its fauna and flora are completely protected. Only a conservationist and occasionally a biologist live on the island. When a group of penguins returns from their hunting grounds far out at sea, full concentration is required. Their path is always full of dangers as they cross the area of the Great White Sharks. Another threat awaits them just off the island: fur seals lurk in the Kelb belt. To safely manage the last meters to the island, they suddenly sprint off. They chase along, halfway underwater and halfway above water. In the final phase, only seething water can be seen. Finally, they find peace and security only on the island - until next time.
Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 12.05.2000