Sardine Fever Already? There is An Explanation

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Thousands of seabirds follow the sardines every year. Photo Stock

Pilot shoals of sardines have been spotted moving up the Eastern Cape coastline of South Africa in the company of hundreds of gannets and other predators. Some would say it is a bit early to get excited about this annual event, but others are betting the fish will make the KwaZulu Natal coastline around mid-June.

The Sardine Run is an annual phenomenon sparked by the entry of large shoals of sardines into the waters of southern KwaZulu-Natal during the winter months. Read the article Hide and Seek. The Science of the Sardine Run

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