Blog
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September 8, 2019
Top 5 Whale Photography Tips
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June 1, 2019
Vanlife Tips for Jervis Bay
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February 3, 2019
Sea weed to save the world!?
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January 23, 2019
Jervis Bay Dolphins Behaviour – Tail Slapping
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January 18, 2019
Beneath the Wharf
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January 7, 2019
Indigenous Weather Calender
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December 13, 2018
Mangroves of Jervis Bay
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December 8, 2018
Dolphins- Socialising in Jervis Bay
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December 2, 2018
5 of the BEST things to do in Jervis Bay (with kids)
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November 29, 2018
Which Cruise is best for me?
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November 26, 2018
What to Bring on a cruise in Jervis Bay
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November 22, 2018
Bottlenose Dolphin V Octopus Jervis Bay
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November 3, 2018
What was that sound? Pec Slapping Humpback Whales in Jervis Bay.
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September 11, 2018
Whales that visit Jervis Bay.
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September 8, 2018
Black Betty – Familiar Fluke
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September 3, 2018
Why is the water clarity in Jervis Bay so incredible?
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August 31, 2018
Familiar Fluke August- Blade Runner
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July 14, 2018
But do they get Hungry? Whales on migration.
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July 8, 2018
What is the difference between an ‘Eco Whale Cruise’ and ‘Whale Watch Cruise’?
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July 7, 2018
Humpback Calf Announcement
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July 1, 2018
Who is Migaloo?
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June 29, 2018
Whale Watching secret hint!
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June 18, 2018
Dolphin names, gangs & alliances
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June 16, 2018
Tekin III away at the Slipway
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June 11, 2018
Maternal Site Fidelity among Humpback Whales in Jervis Bay
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June 8, 2018
Coffee and Breaky in Jervis Bay
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June 3, 2018
The tale of ‘Old Tom’ – ‘Law of the Tounge’
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May 28, 2018
Is that fluke familiar to you?
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May 13, 2018
Aboriginal Australia and Interactions with Whales
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May 9, 2018
Seagrass Meadows of Jervis Bay
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May 8, 2018
Humpback Whale Migration
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May 6, 2018
What to wear Whale Watching
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May 4, 2018
Whale Watching Jervis Bay Frequently asked Questions
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May 3, 2018
Consciously breathing
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May 1, 2018
Capturing the best Dolphin and Whale Photos
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April 30, 2018
Humpback Whale Length and Weight
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April 27, 2018
Hold your Breath- The Whales are coming!
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April 27, 2018
Estimating the age of Bottlenose dolphins.
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April 24, 2018
Jervis Bay Marine Park
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April 23, 2018
Whale Watching Season
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April 20, 2018
Dolphin Watch Cruises – Advanced Eco Certification
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April 19, 2018
Jervis Bay- How to get here
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April 18, 2018
Life Span of Bottlenose Dolphins in Jervis Bay
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April 17, 2018
What is an estuary?
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April 15, 2018
When to visit Jervis Bay
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April 13, 2018
What Kind of Dolphins live in Jervis Bay?
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April 10, 2018
Dolphins- Why do the Dolphins in Jervis Bay have marks all over them?
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April 6, 2017
Easter School Holidays in Jervis Bay.
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March 28, 2017
Whale Watching Season
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February 28, 2017
Luxury Sailing on Jervis Bay
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February 7, 2017
Kids and Rain in Jervis Bay
January 23, 2019
Jervis Bay Dolphins Behaviour – Tail Slapping

We are fortunate enough to see some very interesting things when out on Jervis Bay,
Such behaviours are all an important part of Dolphin (& Whale) communication and can mean a range of things. If the slaps are soft and gentle, the dolphin may be alerting other dolphins or trying to gain their attention. A single explosive slap – or a succession of much firmer slaps is a definite warning sign.
Sometimes we also see it as a form of play!
Check out our facebook videos to check out some dolphin tail slapping action!