Category Archives: Mission Beach Marine Life

Swimming with Dolphins at Mission Beach

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Mission Beach Tourism

Tropical Property owner, Susie England had a lovely experience with dolphins last week in Mission Beach. Here is her account. “6.40 am this morning, Molly (border collie) and I went for a swim at Wongaling Beach and found ourselves 20m … Continue reading →

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Banded Sea Krait

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Mission Beach Tourism

The Banded Sea Krait is a small sea snake commonly found beachwashed along northern beaches following storms. A small snake usually attaining little more than 60cms in length it is nonetheless a dangerous species although the short fangs and placid … Continue reading →

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Green Sea Turtle

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Mission Beach Tourism

Whilst the waters around Mission Beach provide home and shelter for numerous sea turtle species, the most commonly encountered is the Green. Passive giants of the oceans, these turtles browse on seagrass and also eat jellyfish which has led to … Continue reading →

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