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Face-to-Face with the Biggest Shark in the Ocean 😱🦈
21 de enero de 2025 · 14 min · 32K visitas · Ningaloo Reef
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Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia serves as a seasonal aggregation site for whale sharks and manta rays, which congregate annually between March and July to feed on plankton during coral spawning events.2:50 The vessel Sylphia, currently based in the region, supports a crew of 12 and functions as a mobile editing studio, necessitating significant electrical and galley upgrades.5:33 The crew installed 10 additional 100-amp-hour 12-volt Battle Born lithium batteries, bringing the total bank to 20 units wired in series for a 24-volt system with 1,000 amp-hours of capacity.5:08 To supplement solar power during low-light conditions, the crew mounted an Eclectic Energy D400 wind generator to the mizzenmast.6:27 Additionally, the galley was refitted with a GN Espace OceanChef 3 induction cooktop and convection oven to replace a failing unit.11:32 The crew utilizes a Highfield Patrol 460 dinghy for local excursions to observe marine life, including tiger sharks and manta rays, while environmental groups continue to monitor industrial development threats near the reef.9:30
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