Darwin Harbour is home to a number of dolphin species. Sea Darwin’s vessel is named after the Snubfin, the shy dolphin which is endemic to northern Australia. Every now and then our passengers are treated to a showing of these smiling mammals, but more often we see the humpback dolphin.
It could have been sensory overload, but the rhythmic flap of the wings from the Jabiru flying overhead and the serene look on the face of our skipper, Sean, gave a different, calming message
Meet “Sandy”, the latest flatback turtle to be released as part of a research project under the North Australian Marine Research Alliance (NAMRA) which is looking at how ghost nets affect turtle populations in the Arafura Sea and Timor Sea regions.
A mystery shopper article, we had no idea that a journalist was on board!
SeKissing turtles compressa Darwin is thrilled that the Turtle Whisperer, Dr Mick Guinea, has agreed to host a special flatback hatchling tour this year.
