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Senior Fellow at the Australian Museum. https://t.co/9Bl89tkgtG…
Sydney
Joined August 2008
🔍 Fish Detective Game – Case #5: The Placid Predator! Think you can crack the case? 🕵️♂️.4 clues. 1 mystery fish. How many clues will you need?.Play now on the Australasian Fishes Project: #FishDetective #iNaturalist #CitizenScience.
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🔍 Fish Detective Game! – Case #5: The Placid Predator Can you solve the mystery? Which species of fish is it? There are 4 clues. Scroll down to reveal each clue. 🕵️ Clue 1 This species has a...
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From bush tracks to coral pinnacles, Bob Edgar’s life is a masterclass in curiosity, community & citizen science. With 2,785 fish observations on iNat & decades of marine research, he’s helping shape understanding of our fish fauna. #AustralasianFishes.
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A Life Immersed in Nature: The Power of Curiosity, Citizen Science and Community There are many effective things we can do to satisfy our curiosities, but the top of the list is meeting people with...
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🐟Volunteer for Fish Research!.Are you a diver, beachcomber, fish enthusiast or just want to help researchers? Join our initiative, connecting citizen scientists with fish researchers in Australia & NZ. #AustralasianFishes #CitizenScience #MarineResearch.
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Calling all citizen scientist volunteers! In a typical year I am contacted by two or three overseas researchers or university post-graduate students interested in conducting fish fieldwork in...
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🕵️♂️ Fish Detective Game – Case #4: The Delicate Dancer.Can you crack the case?.Clear fins, a red eye-stripe, and a fancy tail… which fish is it? 🐟.🧩 4 clues await – how many will you need?.[#AustralasianFishes #FishID #iNaturalist #CitizenScience.
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🔍 Fish Detective Game – Case #4: The Delicate Dancer Can you solve the mystery? Which species of fish is it? There are 4 clues. Scroll down to reveal each clue. 🕵️ Clue 1 Pectoral and pelvic fins...
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New fish for NZ! A Spotted Oceanic Triggerfish, Canthidermis maculata, was spotted at Tapuae Marine Reserve—possibly the first verified NZ record! Kudos to @simonnicholas for documenting his discovery on iNat. Citizen science at its best!
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An intriguing observation recently surfaced in the Australasian Fishes Project, potentially representing a new fish species for New Zealand. On June 21st, 2025, member @simonnicholas documented a...
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🕵️♂️ Fish Detective Game – Case #3: The Gaping Guardian. No pectoral fins. Big teeth. Tubular nostrils. Can you crack the case and name this mystery fish? Join the investigation! #AustralasianFishes #iNaturalist #FishDetective.
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🔍 Fish Detective Game – Case #3: The Gaping Guardian Can you solve the mystery? Which species of fish is it? There are 4 clues. Scroll down to reveal each clue. 🕵️ Clue 1 This species lacks...
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From Paris to Polynesia, @francoislibert brings the ocean to life—one dazzling fish photo at a time. His story spans continents, coral reefs & citizen science. A beautiful reflection on curiosity, conservation & the power of iNat. #AustralasianFishes.
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Introduction For the most part, I tend to photograph fishes that live as close to my apartment as possible. In that respect, I am a remarkably lazy citizen scientist. I do go on occasional overseas...
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🕵️♀️ Fish Detective – Case #2: The Banded Bride. Can you crack the case?.4 cryptic clues. One mysterious fish. How many will you need?.🔎 Clues include: banding, snout, clear fins. #FishDetective #iNaturalist #AustralasianFishes.
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🔍 Fish Detective Game – Case #2: The Banded Bride Can you solve the mystery? Which species of fish is it? There are 4 clues. Scroll down to reveal each clue. 🕵️ Clue 1 First dorsal fin 🕵️ Clue 2...
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Pygmy Thornback Skate – Rare Shallow Sighting! Spotted alive at just a few metres depth under Edithburgh Jetty, this observation surprised experts. Could this be the first in-situ image of Dentiraja flindersi? Citizen science at its best!
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An intriguing observation was made on April 5, 2025, under Edithburgh Jetty by Australasian Fishes member David Muirhead, @davemmdave. What appeared to be a small skate turned out to be something far...
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🕵️♂️🐟 Fish Detective – Case #1: The Ledge Lurker. Can you crack the case?.🔎 There are 4 clues. How many will you need? Add your guess to the comments and join the marine mystery! #FishDetective #MarineMystery #AustralasianFishes #iNaturalist.
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🔍 Fish Detective – Case #1: The Ledge Lurker Can you solve the mystery? Which species of fish is it? There are 4 clues. Scroll down to reveal each clue. 🕵️ Clue 1 Body colouration: This species has...
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Think you've got fish smarts? Play The Fish Detective Game and solve real marine mysteries from the Australasian Fishes Project! New Case File every fortnight — clues, fun facts, and a chance to be crowned top sleuth! #FishDetective #CitizenScience.
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🔍 Welcome to the Fish Detective Game! Do you have what it takes to be a marine sleuth? Each fortnight, we post a new Fish Detective Case File. Each mystery species has been chosen from the Austral...
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From Komodo Island to the Great Barrier Reef, Year 12 student Samuel McLaughlin (@samuel_mclaughlin) is making waves in citizen science. With over 11,000 fish IDs on iNat, he’s proof that passion and curiosity know no age. #AustralasianFishes.
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I have always felt that citizen science gives as much as it takes. Being a citizen scientist can be demanding. There is no doubt whether you are working on specific project like Australasian Fishes,...
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A major algal bloom affected 4,500 km² of South Australian waters in early 2025, causing widespread marine mortality and impacting local industries. Learn about the causes, effects, and future risks in our latest @AustralasianFishes blog: [.
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In early 2025, South Australia's coastline faced an unprecedented environmental crisis as a massive algal bloom led to the death of over 200 marine species. The bloom, primarily caused by the toxic...
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Blue Health in Action!.Explore how the ocean inspires art, science & serenity in NSW’s stunning new video series. Featuring Australasian Fishes members @harryrosenthal & @jaynejenkins.Watch & feel the coastal connection: [.#AustralasianFishes.
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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD Fisheries) with funding via the Marine Estate Management Strategy, have made a series of eight engaging videos exploring the NSW...
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Meet Belinda Forbes (@gemfyre713)—naturalist, snorkeller, birder & citizen scientist with nearly 3,000 Australasian Fishes observations! From childhood field kits to flora surveys, her lifelong passion fuels science. Dive into her story. [ #iNaturalist.
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Reflecting on what makes a leading scientist/citizen scientist, I have concluded that some people must be “hard wired” from birth to become a naturalist. I have friends who have taken this path, and...
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Shock, horror! A northern range extension — with a twist. Citizen scientist Gordon Black found a Velvet Leatherjacket 300 km north of its known range. But was it the furthest north? Not quite. Read the full fishy tale.
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The first journal post for the Australasian Fishes Project went online back in October 2016. Since then, we've documented more than 250 records of fishes observed south of their 'official' distribu...
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A Onespot Snapper at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands - more than 500km south of its known range. A tasty surprise—and a scientific one too.
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In a surprising twist to our understanding of marine distributions, a Onespot Snapper, Lutjanus monostigma, — a tropical species—was photographed over 500 kilometres south of its known range. The...
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From child fish-spotter to shark-tagging scientist — Dr Malcolm Francis has spent a lifetime uncovering the secrets of the sea. With 18,000+ images and 40 years of research, his story is a deep dive into marine passion. #AustralasianFishes #MarineScience.
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In many of the project’s Bio Blurbs, you will note that numerous participants aspired to become professional marine biologists, myself included. While many of us took different professional paths,...
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Now ready to pre-order! Sydney Harbour Fishes – a 750-page guide to every known fish species from the harbour. 🪸 700+ species profiles. 📏 B5 format | ⚖️ ~1.5 kg. 💵 AU$50 (incl. GST).[.#SydneyHarbourFishes #MarineLife #AustralianFishes.
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This comprehensive guide to every known fish species from Sydney Harbour features over 700 species profiles across ~750 pages. The book weighs approximately 2.15 kg and is printed at B5 page size...
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A tropical visitor in Perth waters! A Broadstripe Cardinalfish, usually found up north, turned up at Hillarys Boat Harbour—spotted by top observer @jmartincrossley. Read the full story: [.#MarineLife #Perth #CitizenScience #AustralasianFishes.
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On the morning of February 15, 2025, a snorkel just off Hillarys Boat Harbour in Western Australia revealed a surprising little gem darting among juvenile Western Cardinalfish. Swimming on a rocky...
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