Dugongs or seacows are marine mammals found in Moreton Bay either north towards Cowan Cowan or south of the Tangalooma jetty. They graze on the seagrasses which grow in the warm, shallow, protected waters along Moreton Island. They are the only marine mammal in Australia that live mainly on seagrass. The common term seacows refers to the fact that they graze on the seagrass. Dugongs live their entire life at sea, and surface only when necessary to breathe through their large snout and nostrils, sightings are not always common. The Eco tour at the Tangalooma Resort is a good way to see the dugongs in their natural habitat. Their movement through the water is from their paddle like flippers and their tails. They  are closely related to elephants…linked through D.N.A. We are most fortunate to have these gentle giants of the sea in Moreton Bay.

The Eco Nature Tour from Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort is one not to be missed. One of many tours offered by the resort, this tour is rewarding in many ways.

Seeing female dolphins with very young calves, teaching them feeding and survival skills in their natural habitat is definitely one of the main highlights of the tour. They warn their calves of danger by biting their young as a form of discipline. This is one of the many things the young calves must learn as they grow. The pleasure of seeing them frolicking in the water is simply an unforgettable experience. You can expect to see different pods of adult dolphins in numbers from 5 to 25 at a time surfing and diving deep in feeding patterns. This is truly an amazing feat of nature at it’s best to be up close and witness this happening.

Other creatures you may see while on this tour in Moreton Bay include green turtles, dugongs, stingrays, and possibly some large fish!

Check with resort staff for the availability of this tour, which can be dependant on weather and numbers booked. The tour runs for approximately 2.5-3 hours.