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​Jetstar Magazine actually titled it Stories from the Land, but we were thrilled to see that the article written by Kerry Sharp featured Roque and our Sunset Dreaming tour.

A large population of flatback sea turtles nest at Bare Sand Island during the winter months. During this time, researchers gather data on the nesting turtles to estimate population size, monitor abundance and to determine any threats to survival.

​Sea Darwin is proud to facilitate SUNSET DREAMING a unique Darwin Harbour Cruise, hosted by Gullawun, AKA Roque Lee. Roque is a Traditional Owner; he belongs to a large and highly respected Larrakia family resident in Darwin.

​The Larrakia stories of the Dreamtime depict an epic interaction of the sun, the wind and the rainbow serpent. We haven’t come across the Rainbow Serpent yet, but here at Sea Darwin we know about the first two; the sun and the wind and what to expect on Darwin Harbour.

We were thrilled to meet this Olive Ridley on the beach at Bare Sand Island on Tuesday evening. We are only treated to an Olive once or twice a season, despite the species being the most abundant of sea turtles. Olive is the second smallest sea turtle, she weighs between 34 – 45 kg and reaches approximately…