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Large Muraenid Leptocephali
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/large-muraenid-leptocephali/

The stunning video below, shows large leptocephali filmed by divers at three locations within the Indonesian Archipelago from 2009 to 2011.

Published 01 August 2013

Ichthyology Eel blog Muraenidae
Mating Coffin Rays
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/mating-numbfish/

Roger Lee from the Diving Organisation of University of Technology Sydney (DOUTS) captured this terrific footage of Coffin Rays mating.

Published 06 May 2013

Ichthyology blog Ray
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
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
'Water squirting' Common Lionfish
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/water-squirting-common-lionfish/

This video is quite amazing; It shows an unusual feeding strategy employed by Common Lionfish.

Published 28 March 2013

Ichthyology blog fish
Deep Oceans - Meet Mr Anglerfish
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/deep-oceans-meet-mr-anglerfish/

Progress on the Deep Oceans exhibition is swimming along at a cracking pace...

Published 24 February 2012

Ichthyology blog Anglerfish fish
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

Ichthyology blog xray 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 - 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
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

Jurassic World by Brickman

Kmart presents <i>Jurassic World</i> by Brickman<sup>®</sup> at the Australian Museum until 17 July.

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Open until 17 July

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Burra

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

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School programs and excursions

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

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