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Small but mighty indeed! People don't always realise the important role inverts play in our eco-systems globally, so this is a great read from The Guardian
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Giant clam populations have decreased substantial due to the aquarium trade and wild harvesting, with the IUCN currently listing species such as Tridacna gigas as vulnerable. Check out more at: barrierreef.org/the-reef/anima… #ozinverts #invertebratesaustralia Image credit: Will Goodwin
Did you know that even the ocean floor needs a good vacuum? Meet the ultimate invertebrate clean-up crew - sea cucumbers! But sadly, many are now on the threatened species list, which is exactly why we are so passionate about awareness and conservation at IA #ozinverts
It's #NaturePlayWeek !🌳🐛 Why not get outside and do some invertebrate investigating - even in your own backyard! 👀 Sit and watch the critters to get to know them 📷 Take a picture and upload it to iNaturalist⚠️Be sure to disturb critters as little as possible #ozinverts
Is that bird poop in your garden? Try to look a bit closer…the Bird Dropping Spider is the perfect invert to feature this April Fool’s Day! Appearances aren’t always what they seem. Follow us for more invertebrate content! #ozinverts #AprilFoolsDay #spiders Image Credit: Fir0002
Are there little ones in your life that love bugs, or who would like to learn more about them? Then sign them up to our Grub Club! For $25 a year you can support our work and your little critters will get access to exclusive content #GrubClub #KidsLoveBugs #BugLovers #ozinverts
On National Eucalypt Day we want to celebrate an invertebrate that can’t get enough of our gum trees. Share this post and head over to Eucalypt Australia to learn more: eucalyptaustralia.org.au/national-eucal…
Image Credit: John Tann
#ozinverts #EucalyptDay #EucalyptAustralia
It’s #WorldWaterDay , so we're drawing your attention to another crucial ecosystem for invertebrates! Read on to find out why it’s so important to protect these freshwater habitats and how you can help by supporting programmes like Streamwatch: greatersydneylandcare.org/streamwatch #ozinverts
This International Day of Forests we are celebrating the Giant Rainforest Mantis. Globally, forests provide crucial habitat and new technological innovations are needed to halt deforestation. Image Credit: Donald Hobern. Thanks to Minibeast Wildlife for the insect info #ForestDay
Disappointing to see this decision not to increase protection for the Mount Donna Buang wingless stonefly, an amazing representative of the ancient Plecoptera lineage. This stonefly is one of around 500 critically endangered species in Victoria #ozinverts
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🌊🗑️ At the end of #SeaWeek here's a reminder that we can all do our bit to help make our waters a safer environment for invertebrates and other marine wildlife. Check out Take 3 to learn more and share this post! take3.org
#ozinverts #Take3fortheSea
Tasmania’s Live-bearing Seastar⭐ This vulnerable invert faces several challenges, including a new development project threatening its habitat ow.ly/vRyp50QKt71.
Read below to learn more & share #SeaWeek #ozinverts #seaweekaustralia #planetocean
Image credit: johneichler
Almost ALL Australians are at least moderately concerned about biodiversity issues These are just some of the findings from new research undertaken by Monash University for the Biodiversity Council
Read the full report at: biodiversitycouncil.org.au/resources/2024…
They might look like vegetation or rocks at first glance, but corals are actually marine invertebrates! Bleaching is a serious threat to coral reefs worldwide, but what is it and why does it happen in our oceans? #SeaWeek #MarineMonday #SaveOurReefs
Image credit: Acropora