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Cystophora expansaObserver
marinejanineDescription
Freshly beached full specimen. Identified by main axis, lateral branch stubs and small egg shaped floats scattered through branches.
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Spotted Pipefish (Stigmatopora argus)Observer
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Juvenile
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Pale Pearl Oyster (Pinctada albina)Observer
marinejanineDescription
On 6th April, 2024, at least 3 fully grown adult Pinctada albina found by local community members whilst recreationally fishing for razorfish, 15km south of Pt Augusta. Live specimens collected for bait, and the remaining Pinctada shells were supplied to the Marine Hitchhikers of Eyre Peninsula project by GW of Pt Augusta.
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Ray-finned Fishes (Class Actinopterygii)Observer
marinejanineDescription
School of hundreds of elongate grey fishes, about 10cm long. Shaped more like whiting than mullet but were grey.
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Genus BolinopsisObserver
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Thousands of live comb jellies observed in a band along the shoreline near the boat ramp. Most were just below water surface.
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Western Pacific Purple Sea Urchin (Heliocidaris erythrogramma)Observer
marinejanineDescription
Urchins with stone cover, probably as protection from sunlight / UV given the lack of dark crevices in this location.
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Mullets (Family Mugilidae)Observer
marinejanineDescription
Small school of ~30 - 35cm long individuals, feeding on the change of tide.
Low viz (1m) at the site, hence poor quality images.
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Giant Grasshopper (Valanga irregularis)Observer
marinejanineDescription
Checking please if these are Aust plague locusts in various colour combos, or wingless grasshoppers, or more than one species with similar structure? They are eating many things in the garden, including vine fruit leaves, citrus leaves, leafy vegetables and some native plant leaves. Thanks for advice.
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Oyster Blenny (Omobranchus anolius)Observer
marinejanineDescription
This species is resident / apparently site attached in the area under the ladder, under the pontoon, and on the growth over the support piles.
