Sentences with phrase «of dwarf minke whales»

In the winter months of June and July, dozens of dwarf minke whales can be seen on their migratory path around the Ribbon Reefs.

It has been speculated that the congregation of dwarf minke whales in the Great Barrier Reef is for mating purposes.

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.

Research is continuing to define the exact species of the dwarf minke whale that visits the Great Barrier Reef.

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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!

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.

In the months of June and July, trips to the Coral Sea may also provide a unique opportunity to swim with Dwarf Minke Whales.

One of the most exciting events to look forward to on the Great Barrier Reef in July are Dwarf Minke Whales!

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.

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.

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.

In Tropical North Queensland during winter, dwarf minke whales hang out at the Ribbon Reefs — thus creating the world's only regular aggregation of these beautiful creatures.

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.

Take a peek here at some of our great scuba diving courses in Cairns there are also 1 day reef trips and... the ultimate liveaboard scuba diving trips that take you to the northern parts of the unspoilt Great Barrier Reef where you can dive with sharks and swim with Dwarf Minke Whales.

Dwarf minke whales are the second - smallest species of whale at around eight metres in length.

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.

And while you can snorkel and scuba dive on the reef, you can also enjoy some amazing, once - in - a-lifetime experiences like swimming with the protected dwarf minke whales, swimming with giant potato cods the size of small cars, feeding sharks, walking on the bottom of the ocean with the Seawalker (a spaceman - like helmet so your head and face stays dry) or exploring the reef on a Scuba Doo (a small motorised underwater vehicle for one which keeps your head dry and has a 180 degree viewing window) and cruises around at 2.5 knots).

Whale watching in the Tropical North Queensland: All of the options Swimming with dwarf minke whales

Two of Australia's natural World Heritage sites — the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest — feature in a brand new package offered by Majestic Whales Encounters, which will see travellers swim with dwarf minke whales, snorkel on the famous reef, and stay in a luxurious rainforest treeWhales Encounters, which will see travellers swim with dwarf minke whales, snorkel on the famous reef, and stay in a luxurious rainforest treewhales, snorkel on the famous reef, and stay in a luxurious rainforest treehouse.

Be one of the few each year who get the opportunity to swim alongside dwarf minke whales off the coast of Cairns.