Seadragons of the #GreatSouthernReef are celebrated internationally. Yes despite their popularity remain shrouded in mystery.

SeadragonSearch uses #citizenscience and machine learning to map distribution and learn vital conservation info.

Learn more: greatsouthernreef.com/seadragonsearch

🌊 The NSW government, using the #AMDI by Tangaroa Blue , assessed #marinedebris risks, shows how we're making strides in understanding & tackling marine debris on #GreatSouthernReef . This crucial work paves the way for targeted, effective conservation. greatsouthernreef.com/cleanup

Today is the final day to have your say on recent 12 month trial of complete protection of blue groper rule changes in NSW.

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Since 2021, nearly 5,000 clean-up events along the #GreatSouthernReef have seen community efforts remove 216 tonnes of debris with over 23,000 participants. Join the movement using the Tangaroa Blue #AMDI App to log clean-up data and drive change. Every action counts!

Citizen scientists are making strides in protecting the #GreatSouthernReef by tracking and understanding debris sources. This week, learn about the innovative strategies & community efforts led by Tangaroa Blue
🔗 greatsouthernreef.com/cleanup

Urgent national investment in Longspined Sea Urchin control recommended by a Senate Inquiry. Guided by the #CentroTaskForce Plan, efforts will focus on: Reef Monitoring & Modelling, In-Water Control & Rehabilitation, Industry Support. Red the full story: greatsouthernreef.com/urchin-task-fo…

#GreatSouthernReef Delegation visited Parliament House to speak with politicians about the $55M Centro Task Force Business Plan.
Aim: Protect the reef, boost urchin industry & ensure a sustainable future. It’s time for policymakers to act and invest in solutions #UrchinTaskForce

The scale of urchin crisis devastation on the #greatsouthernreef is immense, with densest areas experiencing up to 100,000 urchins per hectare of reef. Key solution is boosting our commercial fisheries to help manage the urchin populations effectively #urchintaskforce #seaurchin

An urgent crisis threatens #GreatSouthernReef : Explosive growth of sea urchins, impacting NSW, VIC & TAS. Scientists & industry leaders unite to address the severe effects on marine life and local economies, highlighting the urgent need for intervention. greatsouthernreef.com/urchin-task-fo…

Spider crabs! In the news! 🦀🎤
Thank you 7NEWS Melbourne for showcasing this incredible natural event and for inviting people to take part in our Deakin University research so we can, with the help of the community, understand the phenomenon better! #SpiderCrabWatch #WildOz Deakin Media

Michael Roelens, a passionate observer of seadragons and cephalopods, captured an exclusive moment: two striped pyjama squid mating. His journey began with an encounter with a giant Australian cuttlefish at Sydney's Clovelly Beach, sparking a deep love for the #GreatSouthernReef

Perth based feature creator Michäel Roelens loves the diversity and vibrancy of the Great Southern Reef, capturing its unique marine life through his lens! 📸 From carpet sharks to seadragons, he raises awareness for these spectacular species. #GreatSouthernReef

Meet the baby seadragons of the Great Southern Reef! This week's spotlight is on Michäel Roelens @seadragonwhisperer, who captured the early days of these mesmerising creatures! 🌊🐉 #seadragons #greatsouthernreef #gsrfeature

Tassie's Marianne Pelletier had a rare encounter with a curious sevengill shark while on Reef Life Survey training! The shark came straight towards her, right next to her face. “We made direct eye contact less than a meter away for about 30 seconds.” #sharks #greatsouthernreef

Cátia Freitas Cátia Freitas from Deakin Uni has crafted a unique teacher's guide to blend #oceanliteracy with children's literature, aimed at primary students. Following successful trial of edu kit, initiative upscaling to 100 schools across Port Phillip Bay #greatsouthernreef

'With a Little Kelp from Our Friends' by Mathew Bate, is an engaging read for ages 7+ exploring the role of seaweed in food, health & the environment. 🌊 Illustrated by Liz Rowland with a unique blend of oil paints and pastels, it's a vivid journey through the world of #seaweed .

Blue Whale Study spots males racing in rarely seen courtship ritual off SA coast abc.net.au/news/2024-04-0…

NEW STUDY: Can denticle morphology help identify SE Aus elasmobranchs?

Appleby et al. collected from known shark species, both directly & from sediments in controlled environments, to characterise their morphology & assess the potential for species ID.

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Through this picture book, young readers discover the Spotted Handfish: an ancient species facing modern threats like invasive predators & climate change. Gina M. Newton's book, inspired by 20+ years of passion, brings attention to this walking fish's plight. #greatsouthernreef

'Discover 'The Underwater Forest' by Rebecca Morris, a tale of resilience in Port Phillip Bay's kelp forests. The book shows how sea urchins threaten these vital habitats & the role of human intervention in restoration. 🌊📚 #GreatSouthernReef #KelpForests #OceanLiteracy