Sentences with phrase «dwarf minke»

Swim with dwarf minke whales on the Great Barrier Reef this June / July with Eye to Eye Marine Encounters.
Swim with Dwarf Minke Whales from Port Douglas, or Dive with Sharks.
It has been speculated that the congregation of dwarf minke whales in the Great Barrier Reef is for mating purposes.
This Queensland adventure includes mesmerising encounters with graceful dwarf minke whales by liveaboard and manta rays from a tropical island at both ends of the Great Barrier Reef.
Port Douglas is the only reef location in Australia where guests can get in the water and snorkel with the cute and inquisitive Dwarf Minke whales during their annual migration which is in the months of June and July and it is the location the whales choose to safely have their calves.
Be one of the few each year who get the opportunity to swim alongside dwarf minke whales off the coast of Cairns.
There are no known birthing grounds for dwarf minke whales, sightings of calves have occurred mostly in April til June from Victoria to southern Queensland.
You might even see a passing whale if you are travelling in a boat from May to September when Dwarf Minke Whales and Humpbacks come in to frolic in the warmer waters.
Then, in 1996, an Australian ecotourist company informed University of California, Santa Cruz, marine biologist Daniel Costa that a group of dwarf minkes regularly congregates around its boat, the Undersea Explorer, coming within meters of snorkelers.
From time to time we operate special dive expeditions which may include traveling to remote areas of far northern Australia, a focus on unique marine life such as dwarf minke whales or the ancient nautilus, or with a special focus such as photography.
For a truly unforgettable experience, swim with the playful dwarf minke whales on the Great Barrier Reef (June - July), with a live - aboard Spirit of Freedom tour to the Ribbon Reef.
It is thought that the Great Barrier Reef dwarf minke whale is related to the North Atlantic minke, or is an un-named species.
Creature Feature Index Barracuda Bumphead Parrotfish Clownfish Clown Triggerfish Cuttlefish Dolphins Dwarf Minke Whales Frogfish Giant Galapagos Tortoises Great White Sharks Harlequin Ghostpipefish Komodo Dragons Leopard Sharks Lionfish Mandarinfish Manta Rays Marine Iguanas Mimic Octopus Moray Eels Napoleon Wrasse Nudibranchs Orang Utans Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks Sea Horses Sea Lions Sunfish Tawny Nurse Sharks Titan Triggerfish Trevallies Turtles Whale Sharks Wobbegongs
Once experienced, many scuba divers will return for a second or third opportunity to interact with beautiful dwarf minke whales and even to contribute to their conservation efforts.
The Ribbon Reefs are the best place in the world for prolonged dwarf minke whale encounters.
Seven day Coral Sea trips depart every two weeks, and offer the chance to experience the large pelagics and awesome visibility of the Coral Sea's Osprey Reef, at certain times of the year, manta rays, rare dwarf minke whales and other large pelagics offer a variety of experiences befitting the world's largest barrier reef system.
Between May - August you might be lucky to see the passing Dwarf Minke Whales on their migration route, the only place in Australia where they are visible (on the outer reef cruise from Port Douglas).
From May onwards it is possible to see Dwarf Minke Whales and the Humpbacks come in around July.
This part of the reef is the only place in the world where you can snorkel with the elusive dwarf minke whales that come to holiday on the Ribbon Reefs during June and July every year.
Although the Great Barrier Reef is the only place where the annual arrival of dwarf minke whales can be predicted, it was unknown where they depart to.
As an extra speciality, this tour carries a special permit allowing guests to swim with dwarf Minke whales when they are in the localwaters (May - August).
Each year, graceful dwarf minke whales migrate to the warm waters off Lizard Island, known as the Ribbon Reefs.
The first year we even hired spotter planes to find the whales however we soon learnt it was unnecessary as generally the inquisitive dwarf minke whales would approach vessels and linger for a long time swimming closer and closer.
Pick an operator with the required licence and you could swim alongside dwarf minke whales.
Experience a life changing event on the Great Barrier Reef and book a tour to swim with giant Humpback whales on the southern reefs or snorkel with Dwarf Minke Whales from Port Douglas on a day tour or join a liveaboard dive trip to the Ribbon Reefs and spend some extra time in the water with these highly inquisitive animals
Unusually close encounters with dwarf minke whales have allowed marine biologists for the first time to record sounds produced by this elusive animal — including one noise unlike that made by any other whale.
Only one type of sound had ever been definitely attributed to a minke, and the dwarf minke of Australia's Great Barrier Reef was virtually unknown.
Plus - as an added bonus during the Whale Season Silversonic has one of the few permits available that allows guests to swim with Dwarf Minke Whales!
Between May and August you might even be lucky to snorkel with Dwarf Minke Whales.
Dwarf minke whales travel through the Great Barrier Reef each winter, with most sightings occurring during June and July.
Research is continuing to define the exact species of the dwarf minke whale that visits the Great Barrier Reef.
Dwarf minkes whales grow up to eight metres in length, weigh several tonnes and are very inquisitive.
In the months of June and July, trips to the Coral Sea may also provide a unique opportunity to swim with Dwarf Minke Whales.
Dwarf minke whales cruise the Ribbon Reefs during June and July.
One of the most exciting events to look forward to on the Great Barrier Reef in July are Dwarf Minke Whales!
The best chance of divers or snorkellers to interact at close distances (3m or less) with dwarf minke whales is to remain relatively still (by holding onto a rope) and to remain calm.
At the surface, dwarf minke whales will spout (breathe) 5 - 6 times per minute, in preparation for a deep dive, they will spout 3 - 5 times in short intervals and may arch and expose much of their back.
Conversely, the Antarctic and dwarf minke whales are rarely found too far north.
Dwarf minke whales interactions occur mostly in Australia.
Dwarf minke whales are acrobatic and in many ways behave more like dolphins than other baleen whales.
Those that you can dive with from Australia's Great Barrier Reef are dwarf minke whales, a possible 3rd subspecies yet to receive an official scientific name.
Swimming with dwarf minke whales is an unforgettable experience, which will stay with you for life...
Boats providing the unique swim with dwarf minke whale experiences, depart from cairns (liveaboard trips) with set departure dates in june, july and august.
The best places to swim with dwarf minke whales is on the great barrier reef's ribbon reefs, between port douglas and lizard island.
Dive in australia is pleased to provide an easy booking service for all swim with dwarf minke whale trips.
Witness the unique phenomenon of the dwarf minke whale migration that takes place between June and August.
That place is on Australia's Great Barrier Reef and those whales are dwarf minke whales.
The common minke whale is generally found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans, seldom in the southern hemisphere which is the domain of the Antarctic and dwarf minke whales.

Phrases with «dwarf minke»

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