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Coral or temperate reef? In these images, tiny zoanthids raise their sticky tentacles to catch plankton that float by in Blackmans Bay @#Tasmania. This month’s feature creator, Joel Williams is passionate about showcasing the unique marine life of the #GreatSouthernReef

A young Māori octopus at Blackmans Bay, Tasmania. "This is the largest octopus species in southern Australia, growing to a length of 1m." explained our latest feature creator Joel Williams. "They like to hang around on reefs and seagrass beds from 1m to over 500m deep."

ROV comes across huge Grey Nurse Shark resting in Hunter Marine Park. Our latest feature creator Joel Williams also uses his passion for underwater imagery in his research. With sufficient data, scientists can begin to establish baselines that can be used to detect future changes

How can we protect what we can't see? In our latest video, Melissa Hatty from BehaviourWorks Australia and GSR Research Partnership discusses behaviours that may be needed to conserve the #GreatSouthernReef. With Research Fellow Emma Church, we're exploring connection and stewardship.

The #GreatSouthernReef Research Partnership is uniting universities, agencies, and NGOs to safeguard this vital ecosystem. The GSRRP is working with BehaviourWorks Australia behavioural scientists including research fellow Emma Church to explore how people care for our #kelpforests.

🌊 Job Alert! Deakin University is hiring a Marine Technical Services Coordinator at the Queenscliff Marine Science Centre. Support cutting-edge marine research and education. Apply by 25 Aug 2024! careers.deakin.edu.au/en/job/561305/… #greatsouthernreef #MarineScience #JobOpportunity

Easily recognisable by their striking iridescent blue spots, southern blue devils have become a source of great interest among marine scientists. Using historical photographs, researchers have been able to identify the same fish; track movements, estimate age and home ranges.

The Southern Blue Devil has been found to live for up to 60 years. Their longevity & site attached nature means they play a crucial role in maintaining balance of prey species & food web dynamics over long periods. Thus, their presence may be an indicator of ecosystem health.

Have you watched our latest episode of Pocket Change? 🎬 This month, Melissa Hatty transports us off the coast of Australia to the Great Southern Reef. The Great Southern what? Reef. Many of us are blissfully unaware of this 7,000 km of reef, which is both its beauty and its

The Southern Blue Devil also has two close relatives; the Eastern Blue Devil (pic 2) and Western Blue Devil, (pic 3) which inhabit the eastern and south western #greatsouthernreef. All three species share many characteristics but each have developed their own variations.

Scientists on SARDI research vessel have discovered thousands of sleepy Port Jackson sharks blanketing the seafloor in deep (65m+) waters of the Bass Straight. Captured by a ROV, researchers noted that the gathering appeared to be exclusively female. IMAS

Rocky reefs are primarily found in the central eastern region of the Beagle Marine park along a now submerged ancient shoreline. It also features extensive rubble grounds, composed of doughboy scallops, New Zealand screwshells & bryozoan rubble -which serve as important habitats.

Wide Angle or Macro? It’s the eternal dilemma for underwater photographers like our latest featured creator, Marcia Reider. The fear of missing out on a delicate creature can be real! #greatsouthernreef

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By day, Marcia Reiderer is assessing threats to native flora and fauna with the Victorian government. In her spare time, she is out diving and taking photos of her local waters. Marcia admits that she is incredibly lucky to live near Port Phillip Bay, at her doorstep.

While Marcia Riederer still has lots to explore along the Great Southern Reef, her favourite spot to dive is Cottage by the Sea at Queenscliff, Vic. Learn about all our previous feature creators on our website: greatsouthernreef.com/creators

Nestled in Tasmania’s deep south west, Bathurst Channel is one of the #GreatSouthernReef’s most unique environments. Tannin-stained freshwater layers obscure sunlight, creating dark, deep-sea-like conditions. Check out the new virtual tour on Seamap: seamapaustralia.org/map/#f64ebc8f-…

Deep water emergence: Where species typically found in much deeper waters, find a home in much shallower waters, thanks to the low light levels. This is phenomenon is at its peak at Bathurst Channel in #Tasmania.

A new virtual tour on Seamap Australia takes you on a journey along the 14 km stretch of Bathurst Channel, featuring eight location-specific videos. seamapaustralia.org/map/#f64ebc8f-…

According to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, The Bathurst Channel and Harbour area, part of the Tasmanian World Heritage Area is a region that embodies a richer breadth of natural and cultural values than any other on Earth.