An Unusual Skate Photographed at Edithburgh Jetty
Society member David Muirhead photographed an unusual skate at Edithburgh jetty in April. He posted the photos to iNaturalist. At the time, he said, “I think this is the only…
Chris Illert’s Items in our Library
Chris Illert was briefly (1978-80) a member of our Society when we were known as MARIA (the Marine Aquarium Research Institute of Australia – SA Branch). He later joined the…
Dr Scoresby Shepherd AO
Dr Scoresby Shepherd AO passed away during May. He was 90 years old. He had many honours, including being made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the…
The Affect of the Algal Bloom on Ascidians
I found this mauve-mouth ascidian, Herdmania grandis, inside a sponge at Rapid Bay jetty on 20th June 2025: – I posted these details, along with photos, to iNaturalist: – “The…
The unveiling of the Sea Wolves Dive Club’s anchor & plaque
My wife and I attended the official unveiling of the plaque for the Sea Wolves Dive Club’s historic admiralty anchor now on display at the entrance of the Port Noarlunga…
Sponge Damage Discussion
I recently found this large sponge on the lower aspect of a jetty pile at the Rapid Bay jetty: – It is a good example of the degree of injury,…
Photos of the current sand pumping at Kingston Park
One of our members has been taking some photos of the current sand pumping at Kingston Park. They sent them to us to show the effect that the sand pumping…
‘Camera Fishing’ at The Bluff
Samantha likes to go ‘camera fishing’. That is what she calls it. It isn’t fishing for cameras. She attaches her waterproof video camera to a dog lead and dips it…