A group of very excited scuba divers with Great Adventures Cruises at Green Island were treated to a rare encounter with a young adult dugong. Estimated to be around 2 metres in length, this was the first dugong sighting recorded by Great Adventures divers at Green Island in several years. It was also the first ever sighting for videographer Dan Liu and two very lucky introductory divers on holiday from Ballarat Victoria. “It was so exciting to see! He was very curious swimming near us as the group were diving on a nearby coral bommie. He came close within about 4 metres, swimming away and then coming back for another look before swimming off over the seagrass beds,” said Dan Liu. Dugongs, often called sea cows, as they graze shallow seagrass meadows (eating up to 40kg a day!) are found across the tropical belt in Australia. They reach a length of 3 metres, live up to 70 years of age and can weigh as much as 400kg. Dugongs are fascinating mammals, sharing a common ancestor with elephants, and early sailors are believed to have confused them for mythical mermaids. They are most closely related to the manatee, their northern hemisphere relative. They resemble a large dolphin but lack a dorsal fin and have an upper lip covered in thick bristles. They are well designed for aquatic life, with nostrils situated on top of their heads so they can breathe, and have a large, strong tail that propels them through the water. Their eyes and ears are on the side of their heads. Although their eyesight is poor, they have an acute sense of hearing.” Dugong are threatened on a worldwide scale and in Australia, are a protected species under various legislation including the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975. This important sighting will be reported to GBRMPA’s Eye on the Reef monitoring program contributing valuable information about these endangered creatures as well as the long-term protection and management of the reef. Video credit Dan Liu, Island Photography Australia

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There is something special about a sailing sunset. Bottom Up Boat help you remember why !! The first Wednesday night race of Strangford Lough Yacht Club 2025 season got under way in perfect sailing conditions. With 8 to 10 knots of breeze and blue skies the sailing season could not have got off to a better start. As the sunset in the west two River class yachts were locked in a tight battle. As they glided under the setting sun on a picture perfect evening of racing finished with a sailing sunset. The team at bottom up boats an excited that the 2025 season is up and running. We are looking forward to bringing you lots of great action from the race course. The smooth sounds to go with the Sun Set are curtsy of NoCopyright Sounds. Diviners - Savannah (feat. Philly K), listen to the full version through the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1I9ITfzqFs

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Autopilot Technology Trends in Sailing Welcome to Navel Gazing at Camp David Shorts. I’m your host Isabel, and today we're diving into the fascinating world of Autopilot Technology Trends in Sailing! 🌊⛵ Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of sailing yachts as we explore cutting-edge autopilot technology. From AI integration to sensor innovations, join us for a quick overview of what's steering the course in modern sailing. For in-depth insights, check out · 'Autonomous Sailing: The Future at Sea' by James Boyd, published by Bloomsbury Publishing in 2021, and · 'The Robotic Sailor: AI at Sea' by Sarah Fraser, published by Marine Insight in 2022. Ready to set sail on a journey of knowledge? Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Navel Gazing at Camp David, and catch full tours and reviews of catamarans and monohulls with your host, David Orton. ⚓🌐 📚 Additional Reading: 'Autonomous Sailing: The Future at Sea' by James Boyd (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021) 'The Robotic Sailor: AI at Sea' by Sarah Fraser (Marine Insight, 2022) 🔍 Tags: AutopilotTech, SailingInnovation, SailboatTech, AutonomousSailing, NauticalTechnology, MarineAI, SailTechTrends, SmartSailing, Circumnavigation, CatamaranReviews Don't miss out on the future of sailing – subscribe now! ⛵✨

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