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What Turns Dolphins On !

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Dolphins are said to share the human traits of bravery, jealousy and even a sense of humour. But it seems they share some worrying vices as well...
Victor
3 Jan 2014
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Call for Action: Shark Cull Poses Threat to Marinelife

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A Commentary by Nicole McLachlan, Shark Coordinator, Sea Shepherd Australia FITZROY, VIC December 28, 2013 – "On the morning of the 23rd of November...
Victor
3 Jan 2014
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Ocean Current Studies Solve Eel Mystery

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Eels have been declining across Europe for several decades. A new analysis of wind-driven Atlantic currents may help scientists solve a mysterious...
Victor
30 Dec 2014
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Comb Jelly Was Our First Ancestor

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Say hello to the comb jelly, your first ancestor according to a new study. What were the first animals--and thus the first human ancestors?...
Victor
29 Dec 2013
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Sea Creature Robots Reveal Secret Lives of Dolphins

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Using cameras hidden behind the eyes of realistic sea animal robots, the undersea world of dolphins has been revealed. Robot dolphins, a robot tuna...
Victor
27 Dec 2013
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Best Ocean Animal Photos 2013

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The Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition, organized by the Underwater Photography Guide, announced its 2013 winners. Above is a triggerfish being "...
Victor
27 Dec 2013
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Marine Algae Biofuel Could Be New Energy Source

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A breakthrough in the production of biofuel from marine algae could lead to a new ecnomically sustainable form of alternative energy. Efficient algal...
Victor
25 Dec 2013
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Animal Intelligence Under-rated By Humans

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For many millennia, we humans have considered ourselves superior to other animals, primarily due to our large brains and our ability to reason...
Victor
25 Dec 2013
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Mother Sharks Return 'Home' To Give Birth

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Lemon sharks, shown here swimming at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas, return to their birthplace years later in order to give birth to young of their own...
Victor
8 Dec 2013
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New Species of Dolphin in Oz

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Two individual animals from an as-of-yet unnamed species of humpback dolphin jump in the waters off northern Australia.
Victor
7 Dec 2013
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Nice little place they have down there by the water. Good place to go for a quick and fun outing. Interesting seeing all the various types of marine life they have in one building.

Archie

 

The Island Bay Marine Education Centre's  Bait House Aquarium  is an interactive marine experience based in Island Bay on Wellington's south coast.There are  lots of different sea creatures on display including a couple of octupuses, sea horses, lobsters to name a few.  You can also gently touch and handle starfish, sea cucumbers, sea anemones, crabs and other sea life found in the local rock pools outside.There's far more inside than you would expect. The volunteers and expert staff are  very friendly and helpful. It is really reasonably priced and we were all entertained for ages. Really good fun and educational too. Definitely worth checking out with the family.

Haydn

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