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Whip it good!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/whip-it-good/

What do Prince William and an Australian Museum scientist have in common?

Published 07 April 2014

Ichthyology blog staff
Life at Lizard: fishy slip, slop, slap
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/life-lizard-fishy/

Exposure to ultra-violet (UV) radiation is not only a problem for terrestrial organisms; it also affects marine plants and animals.

Published 18 March 2014

Lizard Island Ichthyology Great Barrier Reef blog
Life at Lizard: Goby garages
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/life-lizard-goby-garages/

"Goby garages" are the curious invention of scientist Jodie Rummer.

Published 11 March 2014

Lizard Island Ichthyology Great Barrier Reef blog
Sydney Harbour - 3000 species and counting!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/sydney-harbour-species/

Quick quiz ... how many species of animals live in Sydney Harbour? Do you know where those animals live?

Published 04 September 2014

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Sawfish saw in action
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/sawfish-saw-in-action/

This movie clip shows a sawfish feeding. Sawfishes can slash from side to side with the rostrum to stun, impale or even cut prey fishes in half. The rostrum can also pin fishes to the substrate where they are ingested.

Published 06 March 2012

Ichthyology blog fish
Lizard Fish - Shark Beaching
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lizard-fish-shark-beaching/

Marine biologist Amanda Hay is on beautiful Lizard Island where she is conducting research into behaviour of larval fishes. Today, she writes about an encounter at the beach.

Published 20 February 2012

Lizard Island shark Ichthyology
Lizard Fish - In the beginning
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lizard-fish/

Marine biologist Amanda Hay is on beautiful Lizard Island where she is conducting research into behaviour of larval fishes. Today, she writes about the research they are conducting.

Published 20 February 2012

Lizard Island Ichthyology blog
Fish mimicking octopus mimicking fish!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/fish-mimicking-ocotopus-mimicking-fish/

The Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) has been known for some years for its ability to mimic flatfish, lionfish and seasnakes. A recent discovery in Indonesia adds a whole new twist to this story. The Black-marble Jawfish (Stalix cf. histrio) mimics the Mimic Octopus.

Published 12 January 2012

Ichthyology blog fish
Deep sea fishes gallery
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/deep-sea-fish-images/

Explore this gallery of deep sea fish from the darkest depths of the ocean.

Published 10 May 2022

Ichthyology deep sea fish
Nemo won’t find home in an acidified ocean
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/nemo-wont-find-home-in-an-acidified-ocean/

As oceans become more acid, senses larval fishes need to navigate will become dysfunctional.

Published 26 March 2018

blog climate change ocean Ichthyology acidification

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
On now

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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