If you like to extend the limits of what is possible in reefing then let us introduce you to the Neon Blue Eye, Pseudomugil cyanodorsalis. A genus of mainly freshwater fish from Australia and New Guin…
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Take A 90 Second Dive On Some Of Australias Most Iconic Coral Reefs
Experience the serenity of scuba diving Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in 90 seconds. Harriet Spark of Grumpy Turtle Creative takes us on a journey through John Brewer Reef in the latest install…
Rare Australian Ornate Boxfish On Display At The Birch Aquarium
The Ornate Boxfish has to be one of the most adorable fish alive. With his geometric striped markings, bright orange tale, and devilish grin, this iconic Australia species has earned his spot in the h…
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco Unveils Virtual Great Barrier Reef Exhibit
The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco unveiled a new virtual aquarium exhibition offering guests the opportunity to step inside the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet. The interactive exhibit named &…
Damaged Heliofungia Tentacles Can Regenerate In Two Weeks Or Less
Heliofungia plate corals have incredible regenerative properties. However, very little is known about the molecular mechanisms involved in these processes. In one of the recent Coral Reef Week virtual…
Watch: Professional Weedy Seadragon Trainer Ocean Reef Aquaculture Australia
Step inside the world of a professional weedy seadragon trainer! Ocean Reef Aquaculture Australia shared a video training their hand raised weedy seadragons to eat mysis shrimp. In the wild seadragons…
Larval Sunfish Look Surprisingly SImilar To A Cartoon Sun
No one expected the giant bump-head Mola species (Mola alexandrini) to have such a cute looking larval phase. Thanks to the combined efforts of scientists from Australia and New Zealand the early life…
IUCN Red List Has Officially Declared The Smooth Handfish Extinct
This past March the smooth handfish, Sympterichthys unipennis, officially became the first modern-day marine fish to be declared extinct. Handfish are a family of 14 unusual bottom-dwelling species re…
Juvenile Great White Shark Diet Surprises Scientists
Scientists inspected the stomach contents of 40 juvenile white sharks and were surprised to see how long they spend hunting along the seabed. “The stereotype of a shark’s dorsal fin above …
64,000 Sea Turtles Recorded Off The Coast of Australia
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation has release incredible footage showing tens of thousands of green sea turtles swimming near Raine Island, North of Cairns Australia. The green sea turtles are coming …