After the hike we took the boat around the coastline.
This is another many armed sea star. He is just above the water because it is low tide.
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Love was definitely in the air this morning.
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These sea turtles are mating.
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The male gives the female a big hug and hangs on for 5 to 6 hours.
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The female sometimes has trouble breathing, especially since stacks of males can form. Our guide has seen up to five males hugging one female.
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The flightless cormorant courtship dance is much more exciting.
![image_thumb[20]](https://www.kerrimatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image_thumb2010.png "image_thumb[20]")
They swim together in the water.
![image_thumb[19]](https://www.kerrimatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image_thumb1910.png "image_thumb[19]")
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And then take turns jumping and twirling.
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