25 May 2023 Sardine Report w Underwater Perspectives from GoDive - in East London waters

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Sardine Report 25 May 2023 – Sards at Mdumbi: our sardine spies in Mdumbi have confirmed large numbers of small shoals being chased all over the ocean there.

This is typical behaviour of the first shoal of sardines. That gets absolutely annihilated by the hordes of impatient and hungry predators lying in wait. Which splinters the big shoal down into a myriad of smaller “bait balls”. The sardines then get picked off one by one until the bait ball completely disappears.

Perspective
So whilst on land the rest of the sardine punters are also impatiently waiting for their fair share, the ocean is going berserk out deep. Mainly in the south though. East London has been having a great time out there.

The dirty water from the recent rain and the pollution from the failed municipalities here in KZN, keep the sardines deep some seasons. So you hear many complaints of “there are no sardines”, meanwhile, just a mile out to sea, it’s all going crazy.

The following clips, from dive operator GoDive (Mossel Bay), were shot recently, off East London. From land all one can see is a bunch of birds and some splashes. Meanwhile, underwater, it’s Kruger Park stuff.

Enjoy the underwater spectacle, that is coming our way…

So whilst its great to chase sardines on land, it’s a whole lot more fun out there on a boat. And right in amongst the action. Some operators allow you to jump in with the sharks and other apex predators hanging around.

Click the green WhatsApp button floating about on this page, or get in touch directly at +27793269671 or umzimkulu@gmail.com if you would like to get out there amongst it all. We have many options for you to experience the Sardine Run 2023 to the max.