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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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Disclaimer: All specifications in this presentation are provided for information only and particulars herein are obtained from sources believed to be correct, but not guaranteed. Buyers should satisfy themselves with respect to accuracy. To find out more or to talk to one of our Yacht Sales Executives , visit www.alexandermarineaust.com.au or call +61 (0)7 5618 0000.

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#sailinginmaine #mainesailing #sailboats #sailboatrestoration #sailing A brief overview of the BoatFools channel - for all people interested in budget sailing! Subscribe and follow us as we update/repair/make pretty our new to us 1980 Morgan 382. We will also be interviewing other boat owners to find out why they bought their boat, why the fell in love with it, and why they love sailing. We will also interview industry professionals about what they do, and why they love doing it. Lastly you can follow us as we cruise the coast of Maine, and maybe watch us botch some local racing! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQXJ-px2qKw5V34P9p6atg?sub_confirmation=1

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Azimut 66 will be presented on Sunday 24 January 2016 at the Boot 2016 in Duesseldorf

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