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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One of the world’s top dive destinations 👇 📍Komodo Island It’s one of the best places to dive with #Sharks and #MantaRays in #Indonesias, and it possesses colorful reefs, world-renowned muck diving, and is a UNESCO heritage site where you can meet the prehistoric Komodo Dragon. See all our #LiveaboardDiveTrips available in the Komodo this summer, with savings of up to 35% off on a few remaining spots. 🔗 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) ~~~~ #DiveIntoAdventure #LaGaligoLiveaboard #diving #divingtrip #Divedestination #KomodoIsland #Coral #reefs

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We explore Clearwater Beach, Florida from sunrise to sunset — starting at the iconic Don CeSar Hotel, walking the shoreline, visiting Pier 60, and stopping at local favorites like Frenchy’s Rockaway, Surfside Taphouse, Coco’s Crush, and more. From fresh oysters and beach bars to hidden history and Gulf Coast vibes, this is a full Clearwater Beach walking tour with food, drinks, and local flavor. Perfect for sailors, boaters & travelers planning a trip or anyone who loves Florida beach life. Cheers - Rodney & Cyndi! #clearwaterbeach #floridabeaches #beachtour #sailingpassion #sailingvibes #beachvibes After the crawl, we recommend these dive bars at Clearwater Beach, FL. Jimmy's Fish House - https://jimmysfishhouse.net/ Frenchy's Rockaway Grill - https://frenchysonline.com/ Surfside Taphouse - https://surfsidetaphouse.com/ Coco's Crush - https://cocoscrushbar.com/og Sandbar Tiki Bar - https://www.opalcollection.com/opal-sands/restaurants/sandbar/ Broke-N-Board Grill - https://www.facebook.com/brokenboredofficial/ _________________________________________________________ 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Only by Patrick Baker, https://t.lickd.co/l/3yLApq2QD8Z The Lost City Streets by All The Damn Vampires, https://t.lickd.co/l/N5Mp87ogMYQ

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