Wednesday 17 July: Dolphins And Dugongs Deliver, Turtles Too

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It was a day of riches. And for those of you who have never seen a dugong up close (everyone?)…..


The dugong is largely dependent on seagrass communities for subsistence and is thus restricted to the coastal habitats that support seagrass meadows, with the largest dugong concentrations typically occurring in wide, shallow, protected areas such as bays and mangrove channels. The northern waters of Australia between Shark Bay (Monkey Mia) and Moreton Bay (Brisbane) are believed to be the dugong's contemporary stronghold.

We also learned that dolphins have a 300 degree panoramic vision, so they can see forwards, backwards and to the side but they can’t see up. When they swim on their side it means they can see upwards.


 





Feeding the dolphins 


A sea-turtle also arrived this morning

Not to be outdone, Chops The Beagle also proved to be a major drawcard

Off to Happy Hour now to watch for dolphins from the bar.

  1. Gwen18 July 2024 at 08:18

    Fabulous! Glad Choppy is not missing out on the attention!

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  2. Mary18 July 2024 at 12:00

    Your dreams have come true! How are you ever going to be content with Mentone beach again, but Chops will always be #1

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  3. Lyn18 July 2024 at 13:11

    Have to admit can’t recall seeing a Dugong. Looks beautiful from my 1950’s suburban Melbourne burb. Chops is getting the attention he deserves. It’s cold here but should rise to 13 degrees soon. The return route looks daunting. How is the cuisine holding up. X

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  4. Lyn18 July 2024 at 13:14

    Why the name MonkeyMia? Doesn’t seem to connect with the wildlife or the beauty.??

    1. Jeffrey18 July 2024 at 17:26

      Mia is the local indigenous language term for home or shelter. Monkey is not clear, but may have come from a ship that arrived in the 1830s

Location: Monkey Mia, WA 6537, Australia

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  1. Gwen18 July 2024 at 08:18

    Fabulous! Glad Choppy is not missing out on the attention!

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  2. Mary18 July 2024 at 12:00

    Your dreams have come true! How are you ever going to be content with Mentone beach again, but Chops will always be #1

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  3. Lyn18 July 2024 at 13:11

    Have to admit can’t recall seeing a Dugong. Looks beautiful from my 1950’s suburban Melbourne burb. Chops is getting the attention he deserves. It’s cold here but should rise to 13 degrees soon. The return route looks daunting. How is the cuisine holding up. X

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  4. Lyn18 July 2024 at 13:14

    Why the name MonkeyMia? Doesn’t seem to connect with the wildlife or the beauty.??

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    1. Jeffrey18 July 2024 at 17:26

      Mia is the local is the local indigenous language termfor home or shelter. Monkey is not clear, but may have come from a ship that arrived in the 1830s

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