On Monday, 29th September, Kalk Bay Harbour lit up with excitement as two well-known orcas, Port and Starboard, were seen gliding through the waters of False Bay (watch the video here). These striking apex predators, easily recognised by their bent dorsal fins, have become symbols of the powerful shifts happening in our oceans.
Nature Rebalancing Itself
Port and Starboard are famous not just for their looks, but for their unique hunting of sharks—flipping them to access their nutrient-rich livers. Since 2015, their presence has been linked to the sharp decline in great white shark sightings in False Bay and Gansbaai.
This change is more than dramatic—it’s ecological. The disappearance of one top predator affects the entire marine web, from seals to fish to seabirds. It's a vivid example of how nature constantly rebalances itself, often beyond our control or expectation.
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Understanding Our Oceans, Understanding Ourselves
In Kalk Bay, the Save Our Seas Foundation is doing vital work to research and protect sharks, rays, and ocean ecosystems. Their presence reminds us how deeply science and conservation matter—especially in places like False Bay, where change is unfolding in real time.
At Brew Kombucha, this idea of balance speaks to us deeply. Just as the ocean thrives on delicate relationships, so do our bodies. The ecosystem of our gut, home to trillions of microbes, relies on care, diversity, and natural nourishment to stay healthy. When we better understand the balance in nature, we gain insight into the balance within ourselves.
A Moment to Protect What We Love
The sighting of Port and Starboard is a thrilling reminder of the wild, unpredictable beauty of our coastline. But it's also a call to action, to live in a way that supports all ecosystems, inside and out.
Choose local. Cut plastic. Support conservation. Sip something that’s good for your gut and the environment you live in.
Because when we protect nature’s balance, we’re protecting our own.