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Fish Collection tour
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/fish-collection-tour/

Join Fish Collection Manager Mark McGrouther on a quick tour through some of the Fish Collection at the Australian Museum.

Published 29 November 2010

Ichthyology blog fish
Grow a backbone!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/grow-a-backbone/

Can you imagine living without the vertebrae in your neck? Surely no animal on earth has a backbone that doesn't connect with its skull. Think again ...

Published 15 October 2010

Ichthyology Blog
A fish that suckles its young
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/a-fish-that-suckles-its-young/

I just read an amazing web page about a fish that suckles its young while they are still inside the female's body.

Published 01 October 2010

Ichthyology blog fish
Slingjaw Wrasse feeding
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/slingjaw-wrasse-feeding/

The Slingjaw Wrasse is aptly named. The video shows excellent slow-motion footage of the greatly protrusible mouth during feeding. Click on the link to the fact sheet for more information on this species.

Published 14 September 2010

Ichthyology blog fish
Candiru - careful where you go...
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/candiru-careful-where-you-go-/

Over the years quite a few people have asked me about the Candiru. Is it really true that this fish can end up inside the bladder of an unfortunate person who urinates in the wrong stream?

Published 12 September 2010

Ichthyology blog parasite fish
Which fishes eat sponges?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/which-fishes-eat-sponges/

A colleague just asked me this question. I had to confess that I wasn't sure of the answer.

Published 18 June 2011

Ichthyology sponges blog fish
Kermadec wrap-up
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/kermadec-wrap-up/

Since I last posted to Fish Bits, I have participated in an amazing field trip to the Kermadec Islands. I returned earlier this week and have now resumed adding content to the fish site.

Published 03 June 2011

Ichthyology expedition kermadec island blog
An eel called Ellie
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/an-eel-called-ellie/

Thank you to Gavin Gatenby for putting together this impressive movie about 'Ellie' the Longfinned Eel

Published 19 May 2015

Eel AMRI Fish blog Ichthyology
Fish dry, birds fly
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/fish-dry-birds-fly/

A joint Ichthyology and Ornithology excursion to Coolah Tops helps fill in gaps in both collections.

Published 29 May 2018

Ichthyology expedition blog ornithology
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

Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs

Exclusive to the Australian Museum in Sydney: more than 3,000 years in the making, discover over 180 ancient Egyptian treasures.

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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

Virtual excursions
Educator-led tours

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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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