Did you know, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is not just coral reefs? In fact, only 7% of the park is made up of the reefs that make this…
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The Starry Pufferfish (Arothron stellatus) is a very large pufferfish which grows up to 120 cm (47 in) in length. This week our team was lucky enough to encounter this beautiful fish on one of…
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A Rare Sighting! This week on our Southern Lights tour, Eco-Host Heath and his guests got to hang out with this usually elusive Whitsunday resident! Unlike more well-known sharks, the…
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Welcome back Reef Guardian! Image Left taken by Gemma Molinaro Photography in 2020. Image Right taken by Eco Host Charlotte in 2022 Winter in the Whitsundays never fails to disappoint,…
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This amazing capture taken by our Eco-Host Emily at one of our favourite moorings in the Whitsundays! With Ocean Rafting's exclusive access to the best local snorkel sites, we're no stranger…
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At Ocean Rafting we are always looking at ways to improve our business; that's why we have teamed up with the Airlie Health Hub, who are now providing us with…
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Winter is here! And so are some of our favourite seasonal visitors! It's been Manta Madness the last few weeks with almost daily sightings of these gentle giants! The cooler…
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Welcome #NAIDOCWeek2022! A chance for all Australians, native and new, to celebrate the rich culture of our First Nation communities, and the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people alike! Together,…
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The wobbegong is the common name given to the 12 species of carpet sharks in the family Orectolobidae. The word wobbegong is believed to come from an Australian Aboriginal language, meaning "shaggy beard", referring to the growths around…
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The giant triton is a sea snail, with a large, spindle-shaped shell that is usually white and yellow/brown in colour. These snails can reach up to around 2ft, making them…
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