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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After a lengthy voyage at sea, La Galigo returns to Bali once a year for dry dock maintenance. We work on the entire boat, both inside and outside. This is the moment when we completely renovate our vessel! Our priority is to service all safety equipment and give the vessel a full hull out of water inspection. We also take this opportunity to freshen up the antifouling (applying protective paint to the bottom of the boat), followed by repainting the whole boat. Additionally, we service the engine and ensure that the deck and all cabins are immaculate. Our goal is to provide visitors with the finest experience while on board, which requires a ship that is stylish, safe, and pleasant. 🔗 Click the link below! 🌐 https://linktr.ee/lagaligo_liveaboard ✉️ info@LaGaligoLiveaboard.com 💬 +62 812 2000 2025 (WhatsApp) 🌐 www.LaGaligoLiveaboard.com 🌐 Trip.LaGaligoLiveaboard.com (Schedule & Rates) ~~~~ #ScubaDiving #Scuba #Diving #Diver #Liveaboard #DiveTrips #LaGaligoLiveaboard #Drydock

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Who has not dreamed of living off-grid. Toni and I with our Seawind Catamaran thought this might be achievable, with our water maker, 1600 watts of solar, fishing skills and the like. But are we really ever off-grid, AIS tattling your course and speed, smart phones and smart watches lighting up the airwaves, cell towers pinging your location with every text message, and now eyes in space. I guess we could simply turn everything off, but then how will they find us if we are ever in distress? Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/

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Why is Yamaha’s VX Series the top choice among personal watercraft enthusiasts?Start with the VX HO—the flagship of the lineup—combining performance, tech, and trusted Yamaha engineering. Key Highlights:• 1.9L High Output Marine Engine (1898cc, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke)• 4.3" Connext touchscreen with security + drive control• Low RPM Mode, Cruise Assist, and No Wake Mode™• Footwell drains for added comfort• Seats up to 3 riders• Available in Azure Blue/White or White/Black Built by the brand that helped define the segment, the VX Series continues to set the bar. Watch our test & review ⬇️ #YamahaVX #WaveRunner #PersonalWatercraft #BoatTEST

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