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Corals of Kosrae - The Island of the Sleeping Lady
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Dr Zoe Richards has just returned from an expedition to Kosrae, Micronesia, where she was surveying coral biodiversity. In this post, she describes her scuba diving surveys beneath the Island of the Sleeping Lady.

Published 13 March 2012

Micronesia blog coral biodiversity scuba diver
Corals of Kosrae - The Lelu Ruins
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Dr Zoe Richards has just returned from an expedition to Kosrae, Micronesia, where she was surveying coral biodiversity. In this post, she shares her experiences at the ancient and fascinating Lelu ruins.

Published 30 July 2012

Micronesia fieldwork blog coral biodiversity
Lace corals around Lizard Island
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lace-corals-around-lizard-island/

Due to over exploitation for economic uses, stylasterids are considered threatened with extinction. After 33 dives to 29 sites around Lizard Island and the outer reef, Dr Daniela Pica preliminarily identified the presence of up to 11 species.

Published 09 September 2019

Lizard Island coral Cnidaria

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
Opening Saturday 10 May

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

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