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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Welcome to a special combined episode of The Salty Podcast and Gettin' Beachy Podcast! This week, I'm diving into the fascinating history and exciting future of Bear Point Marina in Orange Beach, AL. My first guest is Marcus Kruk, whose father purchased the marina in 1968 after seeing an ad in the Wall Street Journal. Marcus grew up at the marina and has a treasure trove of historical stories to share. I'll also be joined by Craig Reaves, the current owner who acquired the marina in 2016. Craig has overseen numerous improvements and upgrades, including the remarkable recovery from the devastating damage caused by Hurricane Sally in September 2020. The marina's restaurant and facilities are now better than ever. Don't miss this engaging conversation that blends historical insights with modern advancements, offering something for both sailing enthusiasts and real estate aficionados. SALTY ABANDON: Cap'n Tinsley, Orange Beach, AL. Oct 2020 to Present: 1998 Island Packet 320; Nov 2015-Oct 2020: 1988 Island Packet 27 Feb-Nov 2015: 1982 Catalina 25 SALTY PODCAST is LIVE every Wed at 6pm Central and is all about the love of sailing! PLAYLIST: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist LISTEN TO THE PODCAST (Audio only): Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salty-podcast-sailing/id1732800578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qUHKGBDJSiwEZUFiF6CwO Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/87d4d45b-f013-4222-8927-2efc21ac48cc/salty-podcast-sailing SUPPORT THE PODCAST: http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon. MY PODCAST GEAR: Rodecaster Pro II Podcast Console: https://amzn.to/49nZ2o9 Shure Podcast Mic: https://amzn.to/49ndAoI Insta360Link AI Cam: https://amzn.to/49IuKNb Mic Boom: https://amzn.to/42RGb2T DJI Wireless Lav Mic: https://amzn.to/3RPqAws DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone: https://amzn.to/45WQtjI PODCAST TOOLS Livestream on Multiple Platforms: Https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608 Create AI Clips: https://klap.app/?via=SaltyAbandon Tube Buddy Channel Tools: https://www.tubebuddy.com/pricing?a=SaltyAbandon BOAT GEAR: Purisan Waste Filtration System: https://amzn.to/4eLZCQ6 Salty Abandon, Salty Podcast, Sailing, Gettin' Beachy Podcast, real estate, Orange Beach, beach, Marcus Kruk, Craig Reaves, Bear Point Marina, Hurricane Sally, marina improvements, historical stories, marina modernization, coastal living, boating, marina history, Orange Beach history, marina recovery #SailingLife #RealEstateTalk #MarinaStories #BeachLifestyle #OrangeBeachAL #PodcastInterview #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #GettinBeachyPodcast #HurricaneSally #MarinaUpgrades #FamilyLegacy #HistoricalStories #Modernization #CoastalLiving

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