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18/01/2025

The baby turtles are here! From January to April, thousands of these littles ones hatch from their nests to go to the sea! We already had the luck to see some. Generally, this baby’s hatch during the night, but we’ve been lucky to see some during our day tours already.

18/12/2024

Lady Musgrave is a coral cay nestled within a vast reef known as ‘The lagoon’, this began to form around 10,000 years ago. The coral surrounding the island builds its way up to the surface and then grows sideways. It’s within this lagoon that you will have the chance to snorkel with us. Completely protected by the reef surrounds, we have very few jellyfish or strong currents that enter within. It’s such a quiet and peaceful world down there. Abundance of colourful tropical reef fish and magical corals. Lets us share this little piece of paradise with you.

27/11/2024

Turtle season ! If you live in the coast region of Queensland, then count yourself lucky. If you don’t live here… Well, maybe it’s time to plan a holiday trip! Why? Because, from November to January each year, we welcome thousand of female sea turtle of the Great Barrier Reef to our beaches. They lay their eggs under the cover of darkness. From January to April we are very lucky to witness the breathtaking sight of thousands of baby turtles emerging from their nests and make their way to sea to start their life journey. Lady Musgrave Island is home to many endangered turtles that will lay their eggs on the beaches and let us enjoy, respectfully the birth of the many baby turtles. DON’T forget, that even if it’s beautiful and you want to help the baby turtles or pet the adult ones, you definitely SHOULDN’T touch any turtle or interfere with the nature process. The memories are enough to fulfill our hearts.

25/11/2024

Who’s coming down to the 1770 Marina for the magical twilight markets 🎄🎅🏼

Come down to the 1770 Marina for a fun filled family afternoon!

22/11/2024

Underwater magic at Lady Musgrave ✨✨

20/11/2024

Who’s coming to the 1770 Marina this weekend !! Sunsets at 1770 Barraca By The Sea

Come joins us 🤩🎊

20/11/2024

Black noddies are found on tropical and subtropical oceanic islands. They are found on our lovely island nesting on Pisonia trees, one of their preferred habitats. Black noddies form monogamous pair bonds that are actually long-lasting. Almost all the mated pairs remain together through mating seasons. Males attract females to a nest site with a sort of « danse ». 2 months before egg-laying, they will build or reinforce they’re nests. On nest sites, which is present on Lady Musgrave, we can observe males collecting leaves for the females that they stay on the nest. Females can be very picky, and decline a few leaves from the male until she finally accepts it, adding it to the nest with bird poo. These birds will lay only 1 egg per clutch. Both parents will incubate, feed and protect they’re young child and will feed them up to 17 weeks after fledging 🥰

29/10/2024

Looking for an enthusastic person on a casual basis to work in a small licensed Cafe Sunsets@1770. An RSA Certificate is a must. You will be serving customers and general cleaning. Please email me your resume to [email protected].

29/10/2024

Come check out this Saturday at the 1770marina and sunsets@1770 !

We are definitely excited to get to hear her play!

4:30pm-7:30pm this Saturday the 2nd of November at the 1770 Marina.

25/10/2024

24/10/2024

Todays LARC Paradise Tour guests have arrived and are standing tall at Bustard Head Lighthouse, where the ocean meets the sky and every breeze whispers history 🌊✨

24/10/2024

18/10/2024

TRICHODESMIUM 🐋🪸🐚🌞
Trichodesmium - The Ocean’s Nitrogen Fixer. Trichodesmium, commonly known as sea sawdust, stands as a crucial genus of marine cyanobacteria thriving in the nutrient-poor waters of tropical and subtropical oceans. As a diazotroph, it plays a pivotal role in marine ecosystems by converting atmospheric nitrogen into ammonium, a vital nutrient essential for other organisms.

These cyanobacteria form blooms that stretch across vast expanses of ocean, emitting a distinctive ‘fishy’ odour and sometimes appearing slightly oily. While they can release a clear toxin, it typically remains at levels harmless to human health in natural environments.

The process of nitrogen fixation, facilitated by specialised structures within Trichodesmium, is enhanced by the availability of iron. Introduction of new iron sources, such as whale waste, can stimulate the formation of Trichodesmium blooms.

Filaments of Trichodesmium can cluster into puff or tuff colonies, although the exact reasons for this behaviour remain poorly understood and are not species-specific. Remarkably, these cyanobacteria can thrive at depths of up to 200 meters, significantly impacting the biogeochemistry of the oceans. They can dominate the chlorophyll ‘a’ content in the top 50 meters of the water column, contributing over 20% of the area’s primary productivity.

Trichodesmium’s influence is evident in the extensive annual blooms observed along the Queensland coast, stretching over 1600 kilometers and covering an area of up to 52,000 square kilometers. First noted by Joseph Banks during the Endeavour expedition with James Cook in 1770, these blooms were aptly described as ‘Sea Sawdust’ by the crew due to their appearance on the water’s surface.

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11/09/2024

Heading to Agnes Water & 1770 these holidays? Here’s some activities you can enjoy:

🏖️ Classic Beach Fun: Swim, surf, build sandcastles, or sunbathe on the sand.

🚤 Explore Round Hill Creek: Kayak, paddleboard, hire a boat, or go on a sunset cruise.

🐠 Explore the Reef: Dive into dedicated reef tours or take a family-friendly day trip to Lady Musgrave Island.

🎶 Live Music: Check out some great tunes at local venues.

🚴‍♂️ Get Active: Rent a bike or hit the trails on foot.

☕ Coffee, Eat, Cocktail, Repeat: Savor the best of our local independent cafes, restaurants, and bars.

👗 Retail Therapy: Hit the boutiques for a fresh holiday outfit.

💆‍♀️ Relax and Unwind: Treat yourself to spa treatments, massages, or a yoga session.

🎣 Fishing: Throw a line from the beach or head out on a charter for some deep-sea action.

All this and so much more!

Enjoy your time here!

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