The island is renowned for its marine wildlife, including the Cape
fur seals and marine bird species such as the common cormorants and kelp gulls. It is visited regularly by tourists and
photographers by
boat via
Mariner's Wharf in Hout Bay harbour.
On 13 October 2012, a small vessel carrying tourists to Duiker Island capsized. The incident resulted in the deaths of two men while three women survived by finding air pockets beneath the up-turned vessel. [1][2]
The island is renowned for its marine wildlife, including the Cape
fur seals and marine bird species such as the common cormorants and kelp gulls. It is visited regularly by tourists and
photographers by
boat via
Mariner's Wharf in Hout Bay harbour.
On 13 October 2012, a small vessel carrying tourists to Duiker Island capsized. The incident resulted in the deaths of two men while three women survived by finding air pockets beneath the up-turned vessel. [1][2]