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@ Marine: Hawksbill Turtle
Melvin begins his journey to encounter Marine pets!
Marine: Hawksbill Turtle
Flying through the warm salty sea, gliding effortlessly, twirling playfully in the surf, these little sea turtles are the darling of the depths!

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@ Marine: Jelly Fish

Blue And Copper Egg
The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.

Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.

Marine: Jelly Fish
Bobbing and floating in the ocean's currents, watch carefully to stay away from the flowing tentacles!

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@ Marine: Star Fish Twins
While Melvin paused to drink in the view, Smoothie started scrabbling in her rucksack for her portable, foldable camping chair. “What are you doing with that, Smoothie?” asked Melvin. “We’ll need to get going in a minute or we’ll be left behind!”
Marine: Star Fish Twins
Twinsies! Can you tell us apart? No? No worries, neither can we!

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@ Marine: Sea Horse
“Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cool, Melvin!” said Fino. “Can you hold my map and itinerary while I dig out my scarf?"
Melvin good-naturedly took charge of Fino's possessions while he emptied his rucksack of a pack of sandwiches wrapped in greaseproof paper, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of chocolate peanuts, a paperback thriller, a bottle of orange squash, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old bus tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a door key, some very old receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and salad cream before locating the scarf right at the bottom. This he donned and then Melvin helped him put everything back in his rucksack.
Marine: Sea Horse
If I just hang on lightly, I can catch those little tidbits floating on by. I blend right into the sea grasses, no one will suspect a thing!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguins
“Ooh, that’s a scary looking creature!” whispered Katrice. “It’s bigger than me! I’ll stay here and wait for you to come back.”
“C’mon, Katrice, it’ll be fine—it’s not so very big; it's a trick of perspective, and anyway, it’s looking forward to meeting us!” said Melvin.
Marine: Humboldt Penguins
Waddling in the cool waters off the coast of South Africa, dressed up in their best black tie, the little penguins keep a sharp eye out on the waves, you never know when you'll have a surprise visitor!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguins on the Beach
“Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cool, Melvin!” said Pingu. “Can you hold my map and itinerary while I dig out my scarf?"
Melvin good-naturedly took charge of Pingu's possessions while he emptied his rucksack of a pack of sandwiches wrapped in greaseproof paper, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of chocolate peanuts, a paperback thriller, a bottle of orange squash, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old bus tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a door key, some very old receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and salad cream before locating the scarf right at the bottom. This he donned and then Melvin helped him put everything back in his rucksack.
Marine: Humboldt Penguins on the Beach
Who's going in first? I know, we'll get Mikey to! Mikey'll try anything! Go Mikey! Let us know how cold the surf is!

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@ Marine: Mandarin Duck Pairs.
"Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, Melvin!" said Hester.
"Oh, I couldn't resist going to that street exhibition of art by local pets. I grabbed a cheese and onion pasty from a street vendor. Anyway, what did you both have to eat?"
"We had celery soup and a sandwich each. It was great!" responded Hester.
Marine: Mandarin Duck Pairs.
I'll be your wingman! Two good lookin' guys on the prowl searching for that perfect lady! Watching the shoreline, hoping to find the perfect mate!

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@ Marine: Mallard and duckling
"I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Cashmere, after she and Melvin had spent some time exploring another rural pathway to its end and meeting nearby inhabitants.
"Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Melvin. "The thought of that generally keeps me going."
Marine: Mallard and duckling
Optical illusions! The duck weed gives the impression we're swimming on solid ground, but be careful, it's all water out here! Wade in and see!

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@ Marine: Red Belly Slider Turtle
Melvin and Pricilla agreed that the variety of environments on their expedition was the best ever! Melvin and Pricilla exchanged opinions on which their favourite terrain had been so far, and which was the most interesting creature they had met in their travels!
Marine: Red Belly Slider Turtle
Gonna soak up the sun! Grab your kayak and paddle slowly, or you'll miss me basking on the lilies growing in the stagnant waters! Get too close and watch me plop and swim quickly!

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@ Marine: Sea Otter Floating
While Melvin paused to drink in the view, Daba started scrabbling in her rucksack for her portable, foldable camping chair. “What are you doing with that, Daba?” asked Melvin. “We’ll need to get going in a minute or we’ll be left behind!”
Marine: Sea Otter Floating
Is there anything cuter than an otter floating on the gentle sea waves? Maybe two!

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@ Marine: Mandarin Ducks
Silk groaned, clutching her stomach. "Oh, my poor tum. Why are so many of these places only accessible by boat? I've never been a good sailor, you know."
"Never mind, Silk," sympathised Melvin. "It's ages till we set off back, and with lots of walking around visiting the different creatures, you'll feel as right as rain in no time!"
Marine: Mandarin Ducks
Skimming along the glassy water surface the ducks bob under the surface nibbling on plants and marine life.

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@ Marine: Baby Otter Close Up
"Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, Melvin!" said VioletMystic.
"Oh, I couldn't resist going to that street exhibition of art by local pets. I grabbed a cheese and onion pasty from a street vendor. Anyway, what did you both have to eat?"
"We had celery soup and a sandwich each. It was great!" responded VioletMystic.
Marine: Baby Otter Close Up
Romping around on land, one look into my cute button eyes, and I will be your favorite mammal of all time!

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@ Marine: Crocodile
“Do you remember our last safari, Puff?” exclaimed Melvin. "I remember being really quite scared, trying to find the way out of that labyrinth in the dark!"
Puff agreed. “D'you remember that scorpion? It was quite a shock coming across him in the light of the dim and flaring lamps, although he turned out to be very nice in the end.”
"It's hard to believe that was two years ago, Puff," remarked Melvin.
Marine: Crocodile
Barely cracking the glossy surface, my stealth mode is millions of years in the making! Some say I'm still left from the dinosaurs, but we both know that I'm just perfect and never needed to change!

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@ Marine: Flamingos Bobbing
“You never know what sort of critter to expect next, do you, Solaris?" whispered Melvin. “You know, small, cute and furry or really quite, um, large, with—er—very sharp teeth.” Solaris reassured Melvin that all the critters were looking forward to meeting them, regardless of size, furriness, attractiveness and/or pointiness of teeth.
Marine: Flamingos Bobbing
Delicious shrimps! Just under the surface, tasty little crustaceans, and for their gratitude for nibbling them, they've turned me pink!

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@ Marine: Puffins at the Cliff
Oh look ... you won a pet!
Marine: Puffins at the Cliff
Just hanging out, standing on the cliff, waiting to glide on the currents!

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@ Marine: Fiddler Crab
Melvin and Seth got so engrossed in the conversation they were having with their fascinating new friend that they had to hurry along so as not to be left behind! They regretfully bade farewell to their new chum and promised to visit again!
Marine: Fiddler Crab
I can fiddle but don't ask me to play the saxophone!

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@ Marine: Baby Leatherback Turtle
“Did you see those 2023 calendars in the giftshop?” asked Melvin. "Each month features one of the critters we've met on our mini-safari! I'm going to buy one to hang up behind my model Fiat 500 from Turin and my ceramic Welsh clog from our British Isles tour."
"Sounds a great idea!" agreed Night Wing. "I think I'll get one for my mum."
Marine: Baby Leatherback Turtle
The longest journey starts with one step! But this journey is not only long, but watch how fast I go! That shadow overhead just was the incentive I needed to kick it into high gear!

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@ Marine: Seal Basking in the Sun
Melvin and Cuckoo shook paws and said “How do you do?” to the next creature who had come to meet them, and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Melvin. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Cuckoo. “Being on the right shows my best side.”
Marine: Seal Basking in the Sun
Basking away in the sun all day is the perfect day for me! Some say it's April 25th but I'll stick to all days with sun!

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@ Marine: Starfish in the Tidepool
Melvin and Fala shook paws and said “How do you do?” to the next creature who had come to meet them, and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Melvin. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Fala. “Being on the right shows my best side.”
Marine: Starfish in the Tidepool
Stars may shine above you, but don't forget to explore the tidepools at your feet! There's one now, slowly creeping along with all five legs!

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@ Marine: Egret on the Shore
"Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, Melvin!" said Rosie.
"Oh, I couldn't resist going to that street exhibition of art by local pets. I grabbed a cheese and onion pasty from a street vendor. Anyway, what did you both have to eat?"
"We had celery soup and a sandwich each. It was great!" responded Rosie.
Marine: Egret on the Shore
Why, there's no "r-egret" when you meet an Egret!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguin Swimming
“Whatever were those screaming noises you were making earlier, Paz?" exclaimed Melvin.
Paz looked embarrassed. "That wasn't screaming. That was me, er, singing, to enable the safari guide to find me when I couldn't find my way out of that cave!"
Marine: Humboldt Penguin Swimming
Oh yeah, you're jealous! Look at this treasure I found while swimming along, I'm using it in my next nest!

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@ Marine: Lionfish
“What an amazing creature!” exclaimed Melvin. Corgalicious agreed with Melvin. “I’m seeing so many animals, birds and insects that I’ve never seen before!”
Marine: Lionfish
Patrolling the reef, and fanning out my impressive fins, I am the lion of the sea!

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@ Marine: Goldfish Bubbles
“Oh hello, Melvin!” cried Choose a name. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Turkey back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
"It certainly is!" declared Melvin.
Marine: Goldfish Bubbles
Goldfish bobbing at the surface bubbling bubbles at the surface!

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@ Marine: Yellow Fish
“What an amazing creature!” exclaimed Melvin. Choose a name agreed with Melvin. “I’m seeing so many animals, birds and insects that I’ve never seen before!”
Marine: Yellow Fish
Do you see the bubbles? I don't see the bubbles! Who moved the bubbles? Check the seaweed! I need my bubbles!

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@ Marine: Lionhead Goldfish
“Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cool, Melvin!” said Freyja. “Can you hold my map and itinerary while I dig out my scarf?"
Melvin good-naturedly took charge of Freyja's possessions while she emptied her rucksack of a pack of sandwiches wrapped in greaseproof paper, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of chocolate peanuts, a paperback thriller, a bottle of orange squash, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old bus tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a door key, some very old receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and salad cream before locating the scarf right at the bottom. This she donned and then Melvin helped her put everything back in her rucksack.
Marine: Lionhead Goldfish
Do you see the resemblance? I don't! I am hairless. Seriously, I just don't see that I look like a lion. Maybe it's my R-O-A-R? Scary, isn't it?

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@ Marine: Sea Squirts
Both Roy and Melvin loved the scenery at the next stop, and they both enjoyed introducing themselves to their new friend, who had been waiting to meet them!
Marine: Sea Squirts
Translucent in color, these colorful creatures anchor themselves to the roots and rocks in the warm waters in the Indian River. Just don't startle them, they don't respond well!

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@ Marine: Dolphins in the Surf
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of our new friend and I’ll set the self-timer to take a group shot,” said Melvin to zora. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!”
Marine: Dolphins in the Surf
Frolicking close to shore, these incredibly smart dolphins entertain by just the sheer joy of leaping in the surf!

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@ Marine: Puffin
“Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cool, Melvin!” said Talitha. “Can you hold my map and itinerary while I dig out my scarf?"
Melvin good-naturedly took charge of Talitha's possessions while she emptied her rucksack of a pack of sandwiches wrapped in greaseproof paper, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of chocolate peanuts, a paperback thriller, a bottle of orange squash, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old bus tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a door key, some very old receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and salad cream before locating the scarf right at the bottom. This she donned and then Melvin helped her put everything back in her rucksack.
Marine: Puffin
Taking off from the water's surface, puffins are sometimes confused with penguins, which, they consider a compliment!

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@ Marine: Little White Fish
Melvin has now met enough "Marine" pets to last a lifetime. As he exits the experience, he receives a wonderful gift!
Frosted Azure Waterfall
The pristine waters fall freely, yet the last frost of the season delicately coats the top of each tier, adding an otherworldly glow as the sun refracts off them.

Marine: Little White Fish
Slippery fish, slippery fish! Swimming in the waters!
Melvin has enjoyed meeting "Marine" pets, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also meet pets of every shape and size!