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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
March 16, 2019
Sand Stars in West Lakes
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 until the last month or so. Today spotted twelve in... Read morePosted in Marine invertebrates, Seastars | By Steve Reynolds