There’s a controversial hypothesis suggesting that humans evolved from primates who spent most of their time in shallow water environments… That we are actually the descendants of ‘aquatic apes’.
This fringe theory proposes that evolving from aquatic dwelling apes helps explain the human attributes that differ so greatly from other tree dwelling primates. Whilst the scientists continue to argue the pros and cons of this hypothesis, every morning the BnB swim provides ample evidence in support of aquatic apes.
Land dwelling apes missed out on smooth, clear, stinger free 24 degree water this morning…
Kind Regards,
Andrew ‘Magichands’ Maher
Unique, gentle, Light Touch Chiropractic Manly – ask about VIP rates for BnB members
Stats:
Swimmers 142
Newbies 5
Water temp 240 C
Long Summer Swims
On 27th February there is a 6/10 km swim.
Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
RED FEB FUNDRAISING RACE – Heart Research Australia
Heart Research Australia would like to thank all those who participated on Saturday in the Red Feb race. Although the swimming race is over B&B, the fundraising race is just hotting up and will continue over the whole of February. The “Race” is between our own two teams: The A TEAM andTEAM OMEGA.
The collection boxes on Saturday just favoured Team Omega, who raised $150.40 compared to the A Team total of $122.35. This trend is continuing in the On-line donation:
A Team = $310
Team Omega = $460
You can donate funds to your chosen team on the team page, or even better, you can create your own page where all your friends can donate towards the cause. Hurry up A-Teamers, jump in quickly and support your team.
To support Team Omega: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/TeamOmega
To support the A Team: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/ATeam
Also, don’t forget, our friends at Manly Beach Health Club, who are again sponsoring the RED FEB event, are offering a FREE 30 min Personal Training session to our members. This is a great way to kick start your New Years health goals. Click here to download your FREE voucher.
15 comments
rh
15/02/2016 at 12:31 pm
I Vote No. One: Charl!
Bill McCaffeine
15/02/2016 at 12:51 pm
Great idea, the theory stacks up 🙂
Lesbubs
15/02/2016 at 1:58 pm
Lol good one MH’s!
Ooh the whiteboard has had a makeover.. Looks good!
Jane
15/02/2016 at 2:02 pm
Yet another B&B photographic triumph! Mark at the OzMus has added these 2 beautiful pics by Elaine (aka Lainey-Loo) to the Fish website.
http://australianmuseum.net.au/image/leaping-bonito-in-cabbage-tree-bay
http://australianmuseum.net.au/image/leaping-bonito-school
Congrats again, Lainey!
John
15/02/2016 at 2:33 pm
I have seen some similar images on a documentary DVD I have –
‘Becoming Human’.
The land dwelling apes definitely missed out on the great conditions this morning.
Lips
15/02/2016 at 2:48 pm
What a ridiculous theory. It is utterly inconceivable that anything as complex as, let’s say, Bill McPherson, could have evolved from aquatic apes.
Rusty maybe. Lesbubbles, definitely. But Bill?
Lesbubs
15/02/2016 at 3:13 pm
I dunno . .. Have you seen Bill swim??
Lips
15/02/2016 at 3:34 pm
No. But have you seen him drink and critique coffee? Leaves you in awe.
Lainey
15/02/2016 at 3:51 pm
Love your blog Andrew. Not any female aquatic apes though! Saw a smallish Dusky heading for swimmers between the flags this morning. Thanks for putting the link to my Leaping Bonita Jane. We want you back Jane!
DWSS
15/02/2016 at 9:51 pm
Nice blog MH.
One of the aquatic apes may have lost a flipper on Ashburners this morning.
I will hand it in to the sign on table officials in the morning.
kierin ryan
15/02/2016 at 11:12 pm
always clever Andrew. Love your blogs. You’re number #1.
Andrew aka MagicHands
16/02/2016 at 10:29 am
Thanks for the positive comments, glad you liked it.
Andrew aka MagicHands
16/02/2016 at 10:31 am
… Female BnB-ers didn’t want to play the ‘pretend to be an ape and i’ll post your photo on the internet’ game.
The Sumarine
16/02/2016 at 11:29 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFOuMv8k1bY
marc verhaegen
14/08/2016 at 8:48 am
AAT (better term “coastal dispersal” or “littoral theory”) is correct: Pleistocene Homo (ice ages) did not run over open plains as still often assumed but physiologically impossible (e.g. sweat=water+salt = scarce in savannas), but simply followed African & Eurasian coasts, rivers, lakes, islands etc., where they at least parttime waded bipedally & dived for shallow-aquatic foods (shellfish is richest in brain-specific nutrients).