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Great White crosses the Tasman
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/great-white-crosses-the-tasman/

The latest arrival from sea - a White Shark named Pip has crossed the Tasman.

Published 15 August 2014

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Oar-some addition to the fish collection!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/oar-some-addition-to-the-fish-collection/

Watch us process the latest addition to the fish collection - a 2.3 m long Oarfish.

Published 30 July 2014

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Sydney's Secretive Scorpionfish revealed in full colour
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/sydneys-secretive-scorpionfish-revealed-in-full-colour/

In a world-first, divers have captured video and images of the elusive Sydney Scorpionfish.

Published 24 July 2014

Ichthyology blog Scorpionfish fish
The Diary of J. Douglas Ogilby
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-diary-of-j-douglas-ogilby/

A man with a passion for fish.

Published 15 January 2018

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Larval whalefish at Apo Island
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/larval-whalefish-at-apo-island/

It is exceedingly rare to see a juvenile whalefish (a tapetail) in shallow water.

Published 27 March 2012

Ichthyology blog Larval fishes
The Power of X-rays
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-power-of-x-rays/

Colleagues at the Smithsonian have just added a fantastic new online exhibition to their website. Called 'What You See When You Turn a Fish Inside Out' gives users the chance to strip away the exterior of a fish and take an x-ray peek at its insides. Great stuff!

Published 09 February 2012

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Lizard Fish - The best part of every day
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lizard-fish-the-best-part-of-every-day/

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

Published 20 February 2012

Lizard Island Ichthyology blog
Eagle rays in the shallows
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/eagle-rays-in-the-shallows/

This movie shows eagle rays (probably Southern Eagle Rays, Myliobatis australis) in very shallow water at Hopetoun, Western Australia.

Published 06 January 2012

Ichthyology blog eagle ray
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

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 kids learning 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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