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Mission Beach Tropical Fruit Safari

About our Tropical Fruit Safari…… Our journey began in August 2009 when Mission Beach Tourism Manager, Angi Matveyeff, came up with the concept of showcasing our locally grown produce to the many visitors to our beautiful region. It is well … Continue reading

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Ocean Acidification

No doubt everyone will have read articles and seen TV documentaries on the subject of global climate change. I’m equally sure that there will be many who are sceptical about the effects of man-made increases in Carbon Dioxide levels in … Continue reading

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Green Sea Turtle

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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Olive Sea Snakes

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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