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Surf Zone at Cape Vidal
...Be prepared to get wet if you are brave enough to
fish for
the big kingfish (jack) from
the rocks. You will get pounded by waves, but
the reward is catching bigger
fish than you would if you stayed on
the beach...
EnglishLeaf Scorpionfish
...These
fish are difficult to spot because of their camouflaging colours, catching their prey by surprise...
EnglishFlatheads
...Flatheads are bottom-dwelling
fish, camouflaging themselves or hidings in
the sand to attack their prey by surprise. When they are near enough, they gulp their prey...
EnglishStonefish
...They lay motionless at
the sandy bottom of
the ocean, or on rocks, and cover themselves in sand at times.DietStonefish feed on small
fish, invertebrates and crustaceans.DistributionThey occur in all tropical and temperate oceans across
the world.Common..
EnglishCommon Greenshank
...During breeding season,
the upper body becomes heavily streaked and marked, a bold black chevron type marking becomes visible on
the chest.DietThe common greenshank feeds on insects, molluscs, crustaceans and small
fish...
EnglishMargate
...
The warm Indian Ocean flows across this coastline, providing it with an abundance of tropical
fish and coral reefs. Vast shoals of game
fish and large groups of sharks can be found around diving sites such as Protea Banks...
EnglishWrasse
...They can be spotted on reefs, weed beds, rock pools and
the sandy bottom of
the sea.
Some of
the smaller species are cleaner
fish on
the reefs...
EnglishFlutemouth
...They are normally brown with silver stripes and are pelagic spawners.FeedingFlutemouths feed on small
fish and crustaceans by sucking them in.DistributionThey can be found in all tropical and temperate oceans across
the world.© Johan Boshoff..
EnglishFishers of Lambert's Bay
...But it’s
the northerly that
the fishers of Lambert’s Bay covet most. That’s
the one which stirs up warmer waters. When
the temperate currents run,
the fish bite. Hottentot
fish, snoek, stumpnose, red roman, carpenter...
EnglishHangklip Crayfish Soup Recipe
...
Break open
the carapace and legs of
the crayfish. In a large saucepan with a lid, add this to
the water, together with
the fish mix, carrot, onion, celery, salt, pepper and herbs. Cover with
the lid and cook over medium heat for 40 minutes...
EnglishUmkomaas
...Many endangered species of endemic reef
fish are found on
the shoal, as well as breeding ragged-tooth sharks...
EnglishSoapfish
...They hide in overhangs and most of
the soapfish species hunt at nighttime, often with larger
fish. They produce a toxic body mucus when agitated which turn to a slimy, soapy froth in
the water...
EnglishKwaZulu-Natal Wetlands
...
The 82 species of
fish recorded include larvae and fingerlings of numerous species that use
the estuaries as nurseries. This is a role often overlooked by engineers and coastal planners, who later wonder where all
the fish went...
EnglishKwandwe Private Game Reserve
...With
the mighty
Fish River coursing through
the region, you are likely to spot
the Big 5 and various other game wandering through this wilderness...
EnglishBluebottles
...They reproduce sexually by releasing their eggs and sperm into
the water.Bluebottles FeedingBluebottles feed on
fish,
fish larvae and cephalopods.DistributionThey can be found in tropical and temperate oceans across
the world.Common SpeciesBlue button..
EnglishAfrican Marsh Harrier
...This harrier has been seen feeding on carrion, like
the remains of a
fish eagle kill,
fish and flamingos.African Marsh Harrier BreedingThe African marsh harrier is monogamous and builds a nest in a reed bed, well above
the water...
EnglishStilbaai
...
The fishing is good and watersports are abundant. If you are historically minded, check out
the ancient Strandloper
fish traps, which are still maintained and used by
the locals. These
fish traps are only visible at low tide.By David Fleminger..
EnglishBokkoms - Something Fishy
...To sample
the delights of bokkoms in
fish soup, rollmops or rehydrated with an anchovy-style tang, visit
the Velddrif Food and Culture Festival every August and you might even learn to love these little fish.By Carrie Hampton..
EnglishFlagtails
...This
fish is normally silver in colour. Its dorsal fins have a deep notch, and
the dorsal and anal fins are surrounded by a scaly sheath.General InfoFlagtails are a part of
the Kuhliidae family which comprises of one genus and eight species...
EnglishCold Water Upwellings Explained
...Enter
the zooplankton to graze down this new growth of green.
Fish and whales then feast on
the zooplankton, while marine mammals and birds feed on
the fish...
EnglishParrotfish
...This is a big
fish, its body narrowing towards
the sickle-shaped tail. Its dorsal
fish is continuous...
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