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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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Olive Sea Snakes

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Mission Beach Tourism

Sea Snakes are far more common offshore than many of us realise. The Olive Sea-Snake is one of the most abundant species and found in coastal bays and reefs from Shark Bay in the west and along the northern coastline … Continue reading →

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Crested Tern – Mission Beach

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Mission Beach Tourism

We have spent time discussing a few of the bush dwellers but as Mission Beach also boasts superb beaches, this blog will look at one of our shorebirds. Several species of Tern are either resident or migratory in these waters … Continue reading →

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Dancing Queens – Cassowary Coast Celebration

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Mission Beach Tourism

Welcome to our first blog post and what better way to start than with a zany film clip – Dancing Queens, a Cassowary Coast Community Celebration.  An initiative of Mission Beach Tourism with 82 individuals and more than 20 businesses … Continue reading →

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