Six humpback dolphins before we had even started our chumming shift! 🐬🌊

After such a beautiful start to the day, it was time to head offshore and get to work on our chumming survey. 💙

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They can even burrow back into the sand remarkably quickly when disturbed or as the tide changes. Another little reminder that plenty is happening along the strandline beyond the egg cases we are there to collect. 🌊🐚

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After we brought it aboard, we briefly assessed this individual before safely releasing it back into the ocean. Another small glimpse of the diverse shark community living along our coastline. 🌊

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Every encounter adds another piece to the picture of the shark community inhabiting our coastal waters — and some are particularly special. 💙

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A beautiful place to spend a shift, and we are excited to see what this new survey reveals about the cetaceans using the waters around Santos Beach. 🌊🐬📸

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Before the fieldwork begins, we make sure everyone knows the programme, knows the boat and, most importantly, knows how to stay safe while working on the ocean.
Now it is time to get out there! 🌊🔬

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Until then, she’s snug in the harbour and waiting patiently for the next adventure.

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