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Pacific Spookfish, Rhinochimaera pacifica (Mitsukuri, 1895)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/pacific-spookfish-rhinochimaera-pacifica-mitsukuri-1895/

Pacific Spookfish, Rhinochimaera pacifica (Mitsukuri, 1895)

Published 14 July 2012

Deepsea Fish Rhinochimaeridae
Pelican Eel, Eurypharynx pelecanoides Vaillant, 1882
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/pelican-eel-eurypharynx-pelecanoides/

Pelican Eel, Eurypharynx pelecanoides Vaillant, 1882

Published 17 May 2013

Deepsea Eurypharyngidae fish
Paxton's Whipnose, Gigantactis paxtoni Bertelsen, Pietsch & Lavenberg, 1981
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/paxtons-whipnose-gigantactis-paxtoni/

Paxton's Whipnose, Gigantactis paxtoni Bertelsen, Pietsch & Lavenberg, 1981

Published 04 April 2014

Whipnose Anglerfish Gigantactinidae Deepsea fish
Why is it dark in the deepsea?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/why-is-it-dark-in-the-deepsea/

You have probably noticed that coral reefs are colourful places. When filmed in natural light, however, much of the vibrant colour is not visible below 10 metres. The underwater world becomes increasingly blue (and eventually black) the deeper you go. Why is this?

Published 04 May 2011

common enquiries Deepsea FAQ

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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Future Now

Step into <i>Future Now</i>, an Australian Museum exhibition about sustainability and be inspired by practical and innovative ways to build a more sustainable future.

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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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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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