MADNESS ON MALGAS

We've been here three days, and are beginning to get into the swing of things. The Gannet chicks are almost ready to fly and since their sense of self preservation leaves a lot to be desired, they've been falling victim to the Cape fur seals.

The depletion of the sardine stocks on the South African west coast is forcing the seals to predate heavily on Gannet chicks, and along with this lack of food for the Gannets themselves, the Gannet population has fallen some 30% over the last two years.