March 2019 – Marine Life Society of South Australia Inc.

Port Environment Centre library – Library books provided by the Marine Life Society of SA

Published on : March 30, 2019May 3, 2019 Published by : Steve Reynolds

“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 […]

Hyperiid amphipod commensalism with Jellyfish

Published on : March 28, 2019 Published by : Steve Reynolds

“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 […]

Concerns About the Welfare of Leafy Seadragons at Rapid Bay

Published on : March 17, 2019 Published by : Steve Reynolds

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 […]

Sand Stars in West Lakes

Published on : March 16, 2019 Published by : Steve Reynolds

Sand Stars in West Lakes by Steve Reynolds We recently received an enquiry from Jerusha King about starfish in West Lakes, as follows: – “Hello, recently starfish have started appearing on the lakes edge at Semaphore Park. I have lived in the area 6 years and have not observed them […]