July 25, 2019
The discovery of a dead Wandering Albatross, Diomedea exulans
The discovery of a dead Wandering Albatross, Diomedea exulans by Steve Reynolds Port Willunga resident Allan Horsfall has reported the discovery of a dead carcass of a Wandering Albatross, Diomedea exulans at Port Willunga beach on 13th July 2019. The dead bird was found in good condition. It had a wingspan of 3.2m. It was taken to a Willunga vet... Read morePosted in Seabirds | By Steve Reynolds
July 25, 2019
Changes Over Time to Two Wreck Sites at the Jervois Basin Ships’ Graveyard
Changes Over Time to Two Wreck Sites at the Jervois Basin Ships’ Graveyard By Steve Reynolds There are several wrecks in the Jervois Basin Ships’ Graveyard at Ethelton. Two such wrecks are the Trafalgar and the Alert. Here is an early photo of the Trafalgar when it was still a paddle steamer at Echuca: – The paddle steamer Trafalgar at... Read morePosted in Citizen Science, Mangroves, Maritime History | By Steve Reynolds
July 22, 2019
The Growth of Mangroves at the Jervois Basin, Ethelton
The Growth of Mangroves at the Jervois Basin, Ethelton by Steve Reynolds On 20th July 2019, I visited the Jervois Basin Ships’ Graveyard, along with Phill McPeake’s son-in-law Danny and his brother Gerard, with some of their children. We were there to record details of the Trafalgar wreck as part of the GIRT Scientific Divers program. Danny & I, along... Read morePosted in Citizen Science, Coastal activities, intertidal zone, Mangroves, Maritime History | By Steve Reynolds
July 10, 2019
Work begins on the Port Adelaide Anchor Trail
The Marine Life Society of South Australia is pleased to announce that research and development on the Port Adelaide Anchor Trail is officially underway. The project was conceived in early 2019 by Society president Steve Reynolds, who has a life-long interest in the maritime history of South Australia. Steve first identified the potential to present the large historic anchors scattered... Read morePosted in Coastal activities, Education, Events, Maritime History, Research | By Marine Life Society of South Australia Inc.
June 23, 2019
Port Noarlunga Jetty Stairs Project Update
The City of Onkaparinga announced on June 20 “The manufacture of the new jetty staircase (at Port Noarlunga jetty) is now completed and it’s in storage ready for installation. The installation timing is ultimately determined by the weather because the contractors require consecutive days of perfect conditions to install the free-standing piles accurately the first time. “Piling is the procedure... Read morePosted in Jetties | By Steve Reynolds
June 19, 2019
Nudibranchs and other sea slugs of the Port River, South Australia
The Marine Life Society of SA was recently asked which species of sea slugs (which include nudibranchs) are found in the Port (Adelaide) River. We’ve only just started exploring the river underwater, so the list below is very much a work in progress. Prior to 2017, as far as we are aware, the river was largely unexplored (by divers at... Read morePosted in Nudibranchs, Pollution, Stormwater | By Dan Monceaux
June 18, 2019
What to do with old fishing gear found while snorkeling or diving?
Divers and snorkelers often come across discarded or entangled fishing gear underwater. Unsurprisingly, the problem is most pronounced around rocky points or jetty structures where people regularly fish. Responsible divers do the right thing, and where practical, cut loose and bring ashore any gear they encounter… though one must be careful not to pierce one’s neoprene gloves, wetsuits (or worse:... Read morePosted in Conservation, Education, Equipment, Pollution | By Dan Monceaux
March 30, 2019
Port Environment Centre library – Library books provided by the Marine Life Society of SA
“Seahorshorses, Pipefishes and their relatives – a comprehensive guide to Syngnathiformes”, revised edition (Rudie Kuiter) 2003 – mlssa 1054 “The Marine & Freshwater Fishes of South Australia” (Scott, Glover & Southcott) 1980 – mlssa No.1009 “Australian Sea Fishes South of 30 degrees” (Neville Coleman) – mlssa No.1019 “Keeping Seahorses” (Robert Straughan) – mlssa No.1005 “Sharks and other predatory fish of... Read morePosted in Education, Resources | By Steve Reynolds
March 28, 2019
Hyperiid amphipod commensalism with Jellyfish
“Hyperiid amphipod commensalism with Jellyfish” by Steve Reynolds The cover for the March 2019 issue of Dive Log magazine featured a photo of a nautilus perched on top of a jellyfish (or sea jelly). It was taken by Mike Bartick (ending with a ‘k’) from the USA. Details can be found at https://www.divelog.net.au/dlonline.html . The caption on page 4 explained... Read morePosted in Cnidaria, Crustaceans, Marine invertebrates, Underwater Photography | By Steve Reynolds
March 17, 2019
Concerns About the Welfare of Leafy Seadragons at Rapid Bay
Concerns About the Welfare of Leafy Seadragons at Rapid Bay by Steve Reynolds The Scuba Divers Federation of South Australia recently issued a statement because of concerns about the welfare of leafy seadragons at Rapid Bay in light of increased diver activity whilst waiting for new steps to be built at the Port Noarlunga jetty. The statement read: – “With... Read morePosted in Bony fishes, Syngnathids | By Steve Reynolds
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