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Senior Fellow at the Australian Museum. https://t.co/9Bl89tkgtG…
Sydney
Joined August 2008
Eyes bigger than its belly? A rare sighting of a Southern Crested Weedfish trying to swallow an Ogilby's Weedfish at Sandringham Beach, Victoria! This amazing citizen science find by @ken_flan is a rare glimpse into intraguild predation.
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Here at the Australasian Fishes Project, we're constantly amazed by the incredible discoveries made by our community. Recently, Ken Flanagan (@ken_flan) posted a terrific observation of two fish at...
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🔍 Fish Detective Game! – Case #8: The Winged Walker Fan-like fins, big eyes, a spade-like snout, and bony armour… Can you crack the case? 🕵️♂️ Play now and test your fish ID skills 👉 https://t.co/uQ4ywc3DQU
#AustralasianFishes #FishDetective
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🔍 Fish Detective Game! – Case #8: The Winged Walker 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 fan-like...
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🌊 Member Profile: Debra Baker (@quokka2) From her catamaran Quokka2, Debra sails the world, diving into remote waters & documenting marine life for iNaturalist & the Australasian Fishes Project. Citizen science at sea! [ https://t.co/jt7b6oM9nH]
#AustralasianFishes #iNaturalist
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Most readers would be familiar with photographs of nature from all over the planet found in documentaries or in magazines like National Geographic. Many have wondered what a life as a National...
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Got a keen eye for fish? 🕵️♀️ Solve the mystery in our latest "Fish Detective Game"! 🐟 We've got four clues to help you identify the "striped suspect." Think you can crack the case? Head over to the blog and drop your guess in the comments! #FishDetective
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🔍 Fish Detective Game! – Case #7: The Striped Suspect 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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This isn't your average fish photo! 📸 This stunning Lilac-tip Basslet was photographed ~1,200 km south of its known distribution in Western Australia.
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Every now and then, an observation comes along that really stands out – and this one certainly does! A Lilac-tip Basslet, Pseudanthias rubrizonatus, was recently photographed at the Key Biscayne...
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🔍 Fish Detective Game! – Case #6: The Spotted Sentinel 🐠 Think you can crack the case? 🕵️♂️ 4 clues. 1 mystery fish. How many clues will you need? 👉 Join the game at https://t.co/aUAVUfcwNJ
#AustralasianFishes #FishDetectiveGame #CitizenScience
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🔍 Fish Detective Game! – Case #6: The Spotted Sentinal 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 large...
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New fieldguide to Sydney Harbour Fishes – the most complete book on the harbour’s fish life ever printed. 700+ species • 2,500+ photos • A sensational collaboration between scientists & 350 citizen scientists. Order now at https://t.co/8w753gEP7p
#CitizenScience #SydneyHarbour
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🔍 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: https://t.co/vluTwa0njV
#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. https://t.co/dnrdrDcEu9
#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? [ https://t.co/pS68PlyWUd
#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! https://t.co/9Y38883c66
#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. https://t.co/WL19ajfDyh
#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... https://t.co/OCgrDd4SIu
#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! https://t.co/YDvUnHZvLF
#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! https://t.co/sVtlAbLgF5
#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. https://t.co/uQQcLhhYJd
#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: [ https://t.co/4wK6Wm2etY]
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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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