1 Mar 2013Day 12 Bricks and Mortar – Kimberley 2012This video examines the important role that coralline red algae plays in reef building and keeping the reef well structured and healthy. These video diaries document the October 2012 field trip into remote areas of the Kimberley. This field trip was part of the Marine Life of Kimberley project to study and understand the marine biodiversity of the area.Read more Video Danny Murphy
28 Feb 2013Day 11 Occy Tales Part 2 – Kimberley 2012 This video is part 2 that examines the unique adaptations that octopuses have made for life on the reef, including changing colour, camouflaging techniques, methods for hunting prey and getting out of the water. These video diaries document the October 2012 field trip into remote areas of the Kimberley. This field trip was part of the Marine Life of Kimberley project to study and understand the marine biodiversity of the area. Read more Video Danny Murphy
28 Feb 2013Day 11 Occy Tales Part 1 – Kimberley 2012This video is part 1 that examines the unique adaptations that octopuses have made for life on the reef, including loosing limbs and getting out of the water. We also observe that because so few experts have come to the area, there is an unexpectedly large diversity and number of undescribed octopus species on the reef flats.Read more Video Danny Murphy
27 Feb 2013Day 11 Hatchback Sea Slug – Kimberley 2012In this Kimberley diary Clay Bryce explains how a unique animal related to the sea hare has evolved to no longer need a shell for protection. These video diaries document the October 2012 field trip into remote areas of the Kimberley. This field trip was part of the Marine Life of Kimberley project to study and understand the marine biodiversity of the area.Read more Video Danny Murphy
27 Feb 2013Day 11 Beach Heroes – Kimberley 2012In this Kimberley diary we explore the important role that sea cucumbers play in keeping the beaches and environment clean in the reef ecosystems. These video diaries document the October 2012 field trip into remote areas of the Kimberley. This field trip was part of the Marine Life of Kimberley project to study and understand the marine biodiversity of the area.Read more Video Danny Murphy
26 Feb 2013Day 10 Glass Cracking Shrimps – Kimberley 2012In this Kimberley diary, Lee Betterridge talks about the Mantis Shrimp, an amazing crustacean with amazing strength. These video diaries document the October 2012 field trip into remote areas of the Kimberley. This field trip was part of the Marine Life of Kimberley project to study and understand the marine biodiversity of the area.Read more Video Danny Murphy
25 Feb 2013Fish in focus - Western Blue GroperContinuing our series of endemic fish species, here is a species that is endemic to the south west of Western Australia and along the south coast to Victoria. The charismatic Western Blue Groper Achoerodus gouldii (Richardson, 1843)Read more Blog entry Western Australian Museum
25 Feb 2013Day 9 The Gardener – Kimberley 2012This video explores are some of the amazing adaptations crabs have undergone in the Kimberley reefs. These video diaries document the October 2012 field trip into remote areas of the Kimberley. This field trip was part of the Marine Life of Kimberley project to study and understand the marine biodiversity of the area.Read more Video Danny Murphy
22 Feb 2013Day 8 Sponge Chemist – Kimberley 2012This video features the marine sponge, an animal with powerful compounds that could have some substantial benefits in medical research. These video diaries document the October 2012 field trip into remote areas of the Kimberley. This field trip was part of the Marine Life of Kimberley project to study and understand the marine biodiversity of the area.Read more Video Danny Murphy
21 Feb 2013Day 7 Cone Shells – Kimberley 2012In this Kimberley diary, Clay Bryce explores the diversity and beauty of the oft-misunderstood cone shell. These video diaries document the October 2012 field trip into remote areas of the Kimberley. This field trip was part of the Marine Life of Kimberley project to study and understand the marine biodiversity of the area.Read more Video Danny Murphy
20 Feb 2013Day 6 Spikey Stonefish – Kimberley 2012In this video Dr Glenn Moore looks at the adaptations that the stonefish makes to survive in the reef environment. These video diaries document the October 2012 field trip into remote areas of the Kimberley. This field trip was part of the Marine Life of Kimberley project to study and understand the marine biodiversity of the area.Read more Video Danny Murphy
19 Feb 2013Day 5 Crocodile Creeps – Kimberley 2012In this Kimberley diary the team go to dive at Colbert Island but find a huge saltwater crocodile swimming just off the boat. These video diaries document the October 2012 field trip into remote areas of the Kimberley. This field trip was part of the Marine Life of Kimberley project to study and understand the marine biodiversity of the area.Read more Video Danny Murphy