Two Different Dragonet Sightings of Interest Lately
There have been reports of two different dragonet sightings of interest lately. One of them concerns the Orange and Black Dragonet, Dactylopus kuiteri. This was discussed in an Australasian Fishes…
My Recent Snorkels at Haycock Point & Dunny Block Reef
I did several solo snorkels at Carrickalinga recently, including one at Dunny Block Reef during March. The other 3 snorkels were at Haycock Point. Haycock Point is highlighted in yellow…
First Aid for Non-Tropical Jellyfish Stings – A Practical Australian Guide to Managing Jellyfish Stings Outside Tropical RegionsÂ
Introduction Jellyfish stings can occur along many Australian coastlines, not just in tropical waters. Non-tropical jellyfish, such as the Jimble, Lion’s mane, Olindias, and other species, may cause painful stings.…
Update on Microbialites
Stromatolites and thrombolites are now being referred to as microbialites. According to Wikipedia, there are 3 types of microbialites: – “Microbialites can have three different fabrics: Stromatolitic: microbialite layered, laminated…