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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🌊 Dive into Palau’s legendary blue with BLACK PEARL Liveaboard 💙 All-inclusive. One epic week. The world’s most iconic dive sites. From Blue Corner to German Channel, expect strong currents, mantas, sharks & big pelagics — timed perfectly, without the hassle of daily transfers. 🤿 More dives. Fewer crowds. Best sites, best moments. 🚨 Limited berths for next year. 📲CHECK THE LINK IN BIO& DM US TO PLAN YOUR TRIP! #blackpearlpalau #liveaboarddiving #scubadiving #liveaboard #liveaboarddiving #scubadiving

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Avete mai parcheggiato così :))

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RSHYR 2024 | Race Start – Under 50’ Fleet. An important part of our coverage of the event every year is trying to ensure that we talk to and capture as many of the fleet as possible on the docks, the chopper and our camera boats at the start of the race. This year we counted over 43 of the sub 50 footers that made it into our video. #rolexsydneyhobart #cyca

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Something for the weekend... What's your score out of 10? How many of these catamarans have you sailed? Post your score in the comments, pretty please👇Doing a poll. ▫️ Lagoon Fountaine-Pajot Bali Leopard Hobie Excess Nautitech Catana Outremer Gunboat ▫️ #top #boats #yachts #poll

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We UPGRADED Our Power! 🚀 Installing Battle Born LITHIUM Batteries on Our Sailboat 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/bRBGoPsF_MU 🔗 Check Out Battle Born Batteries: https://battlebornbatteries.com/ Living off-grid on a sailboat means reliable power is EVERYTHING! ⚡️ In this episode, we replace our old battery setup with an epic Battle Born Lithium Battery upgrade—bringing better efficiency, longer life, and more freedom on the water. From installation to real-life testing, we take you behind the scenes of this major upgrade. Is lithium worth it? Watch to find out! 🔋 Why We Chose Battle Born Lithium Batteries: ✅ Lighter and more efficient than lead-acid ✅ Faster charging, longer lifespan and greater capacity ✅ Perfect for off-grid, liveaboard sailing 🎥 More Sailing with Six Videos: ▶ Our Latest Adventure: https://youtu.be/exNMBgPEvqU ▶ A Day In The Life On A Sailboat: https://youtu.be/pu8GZBA2IzY ▶ Our Most Scary Sailing Moment: https://youtu.be/Yav0x6IxgWI 🌏 Follow Our Journey: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwithsix/ • Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/sailingwithsix/ • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingwithsix ⚓ Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! 🚀

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