The ‘Greatest Shoal on Earth’ is set to arrive on the KZN South Coast shores in the coming weeks, bringing with it one of the best ocean spectacles. South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise has put together a ‘Sardine Run Starter Pack’ to explain the hype and how you can join in the fun.The sardine run is a global migration whereby millions of Southern African pilchards – also known as sardines – move along the coastline in massive shoals stretching for miles.
It is believed the sardine run happens because of the sardines’ reproductive cycle. The sardines originate from South Africa's cool-temperate Atlantic coast, moving along the coastline to the temporary cold-water upwelling off the southeast coast.“This is a rare finding in nature since there are no obvious fitness benefits for the migration, so why do they do it? We think the sardine migration might be a relic of spawning behaviour dating back to the glacial period.
“We’re fortunate that the sardine run migration gives visitors to the area front-row seats of this globally renowned phenomenon which has featured in several global documentaries. There are so many ways to experience it from land, sea, and sky, it just depends on your preference!” From viewing decks: Catch the sardine run action and whale migration from the beaches or one of the many whale decks including Umtentweni Conservancy Whale Deck, Ramsgate Whale Deck, Impithi Beach Kiosk, and Umdoni Golf Club Whale Deck.
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