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Chub Mackerel in the Predator’s Crosshairs
Each winter, South Africa’s Wild Coast becomes the stage for one of the ocean’s great spectacles — the Sardine Run. It’s chaos at sea:...
Animal Ocean
Jul 312 min read
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How to Be a Good Sardine Runner: A Guide for Guests Who Want to Get the Most Out of It.
Every year, the Sardine Run teaches me something new. This morning, while sipping coffee and thinking back on the season, one thought...
Animal Ocean
Jul 313 min read
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Sardine Run 2025: A Roadside Debrief - Words from the Wild: Steve Benjamin, Samantha Sivewright & Danny Jegels
It’s 1 a.m., pitch dark on the side of the road near Cradock in the Eastern Cape. The clutch our our tow vehicle is broken, the boat’s on...
Animal Ocean
Jul 314 min read
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Mdumbi Backpackers
The Sardine Run is more than just a wildlife spectacle — it’s a vital source of income and opportunity for the people of Tshani and...
Animal Ocean
Jul 312 min read
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