Cape gannets, Morus capensis, dive into the ocean to the depth of 10 m (33 ft) or more to attack and feed on sardine bait ball of South American pilchards, Sardinops sagax, during annual sardine run, South Africa


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Image ID: 0175939-MAW.jpg

Cape Gannets Diving To Feed On Sardines

Cape gannets, Morus capensis, dive into the ocean to the depth of 10 m (33 ft) or more to attack and feed on sardine bait ball of South American pilchards, Sardinops sagax, during annual sardine run, South Africa
Credit to: Blue Planet Archive / Michael Aw

Image dimensions: 5400x3857

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