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12.12.23 – Coral Reefs
The Vibrant Underwater Forests: A Deep Dive into Coral Coral, often mistaken as just colourful ocean rocks, plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems. These vibrant underwater organisms are much more complex and fascinating than they might initially appear. They form some of the world’s most productive ecosystems, providing shelter, food, and breeding grounds for […]
10.09.23 – Epaulette Shark
This week we found this camouflaged little fella hanging out in the reef flats! Epaulette sharks are known to inhabit the shallow waters around the Great Barrier Reef. These small sharks have the ability to “walk” using their pectoral fins, which allows them to move across the reef during low tide. It’s a fascinating adaptation […]
27.07.23 – Humpback Whale
This week we have been spoilt with an abundance of humpback whales on their annual migration up the East Coast of Australia. Recently being named a Whale Heritage Area, all eyes have been on the Whitsundays and these iconic seasonal visitors. On board, our Northern Exposure Tour this incredible sighting was captured by Eco Manager […]
06.06.23 – Sea Cucumber
Sea Cucumbers! The Oceans vacuum cleaner! This stunning Pineapple Sea Cucumber was sighted on one of our Reef Protection Days when conducting Reef Health surveys for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The Pineapple Sea Cucumber is an echinoderm, a group which also includes seastars, brittle stars, sea urchins, sand dollars and sea lilies. Located […]
24.05.23 – Mud Crab
The Mud Crab is throughout Australia. Known for their big claws, mud crabs belong to a group of crabs that have the last pair of legs flattened for swimming. They have a smooth carapace (outer shell). The Magnificant Muddie! A Mud Crab doesn’t grow continuously but results from a series of moults that happen when […]
11.04.23 – Soldier Crab
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is home to many different habitats. Ranging from coral reefs, mangroves, islands and beaches the Whitsundays really showcase everything that the GBR has to offer. That’s why this week, we’re showing off Hill Inlets’ famous soldier crabs! These little guys form ‘armies’ during the low tide and with Ocean Rafting’s ultimate access to Hill Inlet, if the […]
