It was a beautiful day out in Hout Bay, with calm, windless conditions and only a slight swell—perfect for an ocean safari with Animal...

The wind was expected today, but the reports were wrong—it never picked up in the afternoon, leaving us with beautiful conditions. The...

As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on everything we've experienced and accomplished. I want to take a moment to...

Back in 2020, I was invited by Jonathan Smith to join the creative team for a groundbreaking natural history series called Our Oceans....

This report is slightly overdue as I’ve been catching up after our recent office move, which has kept me away from the computer....

It’s finally happened—we’ve moved into a new center, our new base! It’s such a relief to have a place to call home again. Let me take a...

The Heaviside’s dolphin ( Cephalorhynchus heavisidii ) may be small, but it has a significant presence in the coastal waters off southern...

We set out on an ocean safari on a windy day in Hout Bay. The swell was low but noticeable, and fortunately, the winds didn’t reach the...

A Day of Discovery on the Animal Ocean Safari Today, we headed out in pristine, mirror-flat conditions. The weather was hot and...

Today was the last of the near-perfect conditions before the wind and swell arrived, and it was an amazing day on the water! We had...

There is growing concern that rabies, now endemic in Cape Fur Seals, may spread to vagrant pinniped species, potentially reaching the...

Big jumps and Shipwreck snorkeling We set off on an ocean safari on a grey, calm, and beautiful day in Hout Bay. The skies were cool and...

Today offered perfect ocean safari conditions! The swell was tiny, there was absolutely no wind, and the water was a warm 14°C. Two of...

This morning, we set off on a beautifully windless morning, with a slight chill in the air, but the promise of hot sunshine throughout....

Steve Benjamin, owner of Animal Ocean and a skilled marine photographer, has dedicated his career to exploring and showcasing the rich...

Cape Town’s vibrant marine life and stunning coastal landscapes have long been a draw for ocean lovers. Since 2016, Animal Ocean offered...

Embarking on an adventure beneath the ocean's surface is a thrilling experience, and for those who have chosen Animal Ocean Seal...

Seal saved by Animal Ocean snorkelers We recently found a Cape Fur seal pup, born at Duiker Island (Hout Bay Cape Town), with a piece of...

A real Animal Ocean Archive story – Cape Fur Seal Pup Rescue December 2014 It has become legend amongst the staff of Animal Ocean that...

Seal Snorkeling since 2009! Animal Ocean was founded in Cape Town in 2009 by Steve Benjamin, after spending time in the warmer waters of...