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June 29, 2009 Kayaking Cocoa Beach, Thousand Islands Manatee watch. Dolphin encounters. Bird Watching and Nature Tour. World Class. Approx, 2 hrs $30.00 Per Person Reservations are required. 321-698-7233 Minutes from Cocoa Beach hotels and cruise lines. Fully Guided. Why Choose Fin Expeditions ? Check out some of our reviews in We are rated the # 1 thing to do in Cocoa Beach. Our Number # 1 rating is because of our "Best practices" and our "Attention to detail" We provide the following Both Single and Two person kayaks Kayaks have a 240 lb per person limit Paddles Life Vest Bottled Water Cocoa Beach Kayaking Conditions 1000 Islands Cocoa Beach, Florida Water clarity is good. Water temp 84 Degrees Water level is @ 1.5' above sea level Very good water depth for exploring Enjoy a relaxing kayak expedition through Cocoa Beaches Thousand Islands. No experience required. The moment we set out there are opportunities to experience the wild life in the lagoon. Your expedition is in one of the few key Manatee habitats in North America. Manatee, Dolphins, Osprey, Egret, Herons and Raptors are just a sample of what you will encounter. For a quick view of the islands, Go to... For more detailed information and species lists Go to... Web site about the ecology and history of the thousand islands in cocoa beach, florida. We are a "Do Not Disturb" Eco tour. Our absolute goal is to view without disrupting or changing any of these and other behaviors. Our encounters are world class and we use viewing techniques that do not disturb the wild life during our expeditions. We follow the Guide lines of the National Marine Fisheries Service And adhere to the marine mammal Protection act of 1972 Fin expeditions limits our group sizes insuring our encounters are of very high quality. We avoid the mass tour mentality where 20+ persons are placed into the environment. Just imagine what happens to a herd of manatees when a large group paddles into their habitat. Fin Expeditions believes by fully equipping, we will provide a upscale experience while exploring the ecology of the barrier island mangrove system. A perfect day is kayaking the morning and the beach in the afternoon. Our lagoon launch location is adjacent to the breaking waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Fin Expeditions content is of high quality, very popular and we fill fast so reservations are a must .
Let's talk about our really young explorers. They are so important. Just as or actually more important than the wildlife we see. It really is about the children. Leaving a positive impression relating to environment is so important for their memories. Imagine the impression your child will have when a 2000 lb manatee approaches them to within 6 ". I get a lot of very fair questions regarding if our tours are appropriate for the very young. The little one must be 6 years old. One thing is we must have 1 adult for any youngster that cannot paddle for themselves. I can paddle a small one.
So now that we have covered how we get underway, let's cover how we view the stars of the lagoon.
Birds, Bird Viewing Probability High We are a Winter nesting Ground
Anahinga drying. Amazing plants and wild animals. Shy sometimes, inquisitive sometimes. Many different behaviors are seen. Are they Sleeping ? Feeding ? Playing ? Traveling ? Are the babies nursing ? Mating ? Sheltering ? Standing on their head and basically doing something we can't understand ?
Are very, very, mobile. They travel and have specific areas they hunt . These guys cover a lot of ground during their day. When we set out on expeditions we wait for them to come to us. We do not pursue. Thus we do not do a Dolphin specific "tour". It is amazing watching a 300lb+ wild dolphin feeding in 18" of water. Watching a adolescent calf practicing bubble screening is so cool to see. Dolphin Viewing Probability High
This Guy was trying to dislodge a Remora (Shark Sucker).
Manatee is very prevalent in our lagoon during the warmer months. However they are seasonal. In the winter usually around the 1st week of December they leave our area for warmer water, By the 1st of March they start filtering back in as the water warms.
Fin Expeditions goal is to stay completely silent and transparent to the animals, Have you ever wondered what a manatee is thinking ? Check this out... The Brain of the Florida Manatee These guys are quite the enigma.
Manatee Viewing Probability HIGH.
Fin Expeditions is designed to minimize municipal accessibility and environmental impacts by allowing only small groups into the system. Fin Expeditions is dedicated to preserving the Thousand Island group. Contact us regarding participating in maintaining this unique environment. See our Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt a Shore page for more information. Fin X Cocoa Beach Home | Wild
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