Dugongs

Just this week the visitors to the Warrick Resort were lucky enough to swim with Dugongs.  The mammals regularly swim just near the resort allowing the patrons to swim with these beautiful animals in their own environment.  This is a rare opportunity for the kids.  Despite what Emma Jones has thought all her life Dugongs are real.  They are the only truly herbivorous marine mammal.  For Tina that means they only eat plants. Tina below is a great white shark.  They are not found in the South Pacific.  You will see the difference between the Dugong above and the shark below.

The Dugong has no interest in eating you Tina it is quite safe for you to go into the water.  They basically eat Seagrass from the ocean floor.  These amazing creatures have a dolphin tail but are actually more closely related to whales.  They are calm and gentle living for up to 70 years.  The species is hunted for meat and oil and are nearing extinction.  Currently the water temperature in Vanuatu is 28 degrees.  For open water that is considered warm.  Very warm.  Even the most cold blooded will enjoy these water temperatures.  Don't forget your goggles and snorkels in case the Dugongs are still around.  It is expected that they will be.  Giant turtles are also regularly seen around the island in addition to the amazing tropical fish.