The Sardine Run in South Africa - DiveAssure

The Sardine Run is THE annual event off the coast of South Africa, where vast schools of sardines migrate along the eastern shoreline. The area’s diverse marine ecosystems and nutrient-rich currents create an ideal habitat for the sardines and attract numerous predators.

The event usually occurs from June to July but can vary, also because the exact triggers for the migration are not fully understood! The Sardine Run is significant in terms of marine biology as it demonstrates the interconnectedness of marine ecosystems and the abundance of marine life they support.

The migration attracts scientists marine enthusiast and tourists who flock to witness this extraordinary natural phenomenon. It provides an opportunity to study the behavior of various predators, including dolphins, sharks, whales and seabirds which gather in large numbers to feed on the sardines. It is therefore not only a visual spectacle but also a vital source of food and sustenance for the predators.

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