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25.01.2022 The most common question we get is; "Where's the best place to look for whales?" So using Google Earth, we have mocked up a map of what we believe are some of ...the best land-based locations to begin your search. For the sea going folk, book yourself onto a Wildlife Coast Cruises Phillip Island,whale watch...season opens June 8. Please forgive the roughness of the map. #whalesvictoria #citizenscience

25.01.2022 Forget the fairytale 'Princess and the Pea' this is a true life underwater tale of the 'Squid and the Stones'. When getting ready for bed this little Southern Bobtail Squid uses it's tentacles and jets of water to dig itself a sandy bunker. But it's not all smooth sailing as sometimes it finds massive rocks (well big stones for this little squid that was only as big as my fingernail) and it uses its tentacles to promptly move them so can can then sleep like.... a rock. Captured by @shereemarris Octonation

25.01.2022 DIVERS GUIDE - Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park

23.01.2022 Some footage of the humble flathead in a range of scenarios filmed by our talented friend Pang Quong. Check out more of his footage on his Youtube Channel.

23.01.2022 H E R E. W E. G O. ! Save the Date January 12th, 2020 Seaside Scavenge Festival Rye, Victoria from 10am - 2pm this year is set to be the best yet and that is t...hanks to our awesome community!!! If you'd like to volunteer for this year's event, please DM us Coastcare Victoria Mornington Peninsula Shire Veolia SKR-Group Seaside Scavenge Seashepherdaumarinedebris Wittingslow Carnivals MattKatmusic Shanprimroseart Woodland Folk Tangaroa Blue @Raysawareness @SunButterOceans See more

22.01.2022 The lovable stargazer, a sand assassin which is usually hiding in the sand waiting to ambush passing prey. We found this funky looking fish out in the open during a night dive. It clearly had better things to do than be ogled at by humans so it quickly swam away and into the darkness.

21.01.2022 Join us for a free virtual field trip, Tuesday, April 30, at 11 AM AEDT and learn more about marine mammals and plastics from Dr. Kate Charlton-Rob and the Marine Mammal Foundation of Australia! Register for free today. http://earthecho.org//marine-mammals-and-plastic-pollution

21.01.2022 104 kilos of bad northern pacific sea stars removed from around Lagoon pier in Port Melbourne this morning. Loads of them still present. 10 people and a few curious locals chipping in to help out.

21.01.2022 This would have to be one of the most epic photo's of a Blue-ringed octopus that we have ever seen. Nice work Sammy Glenn Dives

18.01.2022 We're doing a fundraising snorkel with the seals and at Popes Eye Marine National Park tomorrow to support the fabulous marine conservation work of the Unico Conservation Foundation @2pm from Portsea Pier if anyone would like to join. $75 with gear supplied $60 with your own gear https://unicoconservationfoundation.org.au/

17.01.2022 Next on Ocean Geographic LIVE is the perhaps the most important forum for our environment in time of global pandemic - in the two sessions forum, the expert pan...ellists of scientists, conservationists, youth leaders will discuss topics that must be considered as we fight to emerge from the clutches of the Coronavirus as a stronger global society. The forum aims to inform and encourage a responsible new normal in pursuit of a cleaner, equitable, and more sustainable world. It is free to watch on https://www.facebook.com/OceanGeographic/ Find out and Register at http://www.ogsociety.org//347-forum2020-zoom-registration. 13 June - 11am Syd, 9am SG / 12 June 9pm EST (NYC) 14 June - 11am Syd, 9am SG / 13 June 9pm EST (NYC) See more

17.01.2022 Current social distancing practices in Victoria... #crabs #crustaceans #victoria #covid #marinelife #scuba #scubadiving #oceanic #aup #uwvideo #dive #oceans

16.01.2022 February Club Night - Nudibranchs & Sea Slugs with Bob Burn [14-Feb | Friday | 7pm-11pm] ******... Submit your photos in the comment! Best photo will be selected to WIN a signed copy of the nudibranchs and related molluscs book! - prize draw opened to financial club members only - ****** Robert Burn is an Honorary Associate at Museum Victoria with expertise in Molluscs. He will be sharing his knowledge about sea slugs, ID any pictures that you have and answer any sea slug related questions! Bring your photos. Join Australian Diving Instruction Geelong & Sea Slug Expert Bob Burn next club night to hear about these colourful sea creatures. As usual, BBQ provided BYO drinks.

16.01.2022 A night time rodeo with two main differences: 1. It's underwater; and 2. The horse does the riding and in this instance its trying to hold onto to seaweed swaying in the current. #scuba #scubadive #nature #naturevideo #seahorse #fish #nightdive #oceans #marinelife #marinebiology #sygnathid #sea #sealife

16.01.2022 Ever seen a cuttlefish have a 'WHAT THE F@$K moment? Enjoy this little video then. Still blows my mind how quickly cuttlefish can change the colour and texture of their skin which is pretty impressive considering they're colour-blind. Apparently it only takes them around 300 milliseconds to change , a clever adaptation to avoid predators, sneak up on prey, attract a mate and communicate. Clearly something scared the living bejesus out of this little cuttle, but it got over it pretty quickly. Thanks John Smith.

15.01.2022 When the deceptive and the deadly meet... It's a fizzer Flatheads like to keep things on the down low. A low profile and camouflaged skin lets them blend in seamlessly to their surroundings to help them avoid predators and pounce on prey. They'll only move at the very last minute if they feel threatened. This one held its nerve even when the deadly Blue-ringed octopus landed on it's head and a land-lubber with a massive camera and lights was in its face. #fish #flathead #deadly #octopus #octonation #cephalopod #uwvideo #wildlifeplanet #earthfocus #savingwaves #oceanlover #naturevideo #scuba #scubadive #dive #discoverocean #800down

15.01.2022 Like the Lorax who spoke for the trees because they have no tongues, we need to speak for the Giant Spider Crabs and encourage the government to introduce a No-Take during their annual aggregration into the shallows where they're vulnerable and moulting and potentially mating (the females can only mate when they've moulted and soft). We've used our voice and it is loud and clear. Can you use yours?

14.01.2022 Loving your babies to death - This is a close up view of the female Pale Octopus with her chandelier-like eggs hanging from the surface of a plastic pipe. You can see to the left of the screen near the end one of her arms gently aerating the eggs. She puts everything she has into these eggs and once they hatch she'll go to octopus heaven, it's the ultimate sacrifice.

13.01.2022 Best news! #shortfinnedeels Satellites to reveal secrets of one of Australias great migrations #Gundidjmara #eels #migration Via Victorian Volcanic Plains Conservation Management Network

11.01.2022 Need some ocean optimism in your day? Want to listen to amazing humans doing brilliant things for our blue planet? Have a thing for innovation? Then you can't miss this Ocean Geographic session with the talented team from Ocean Impact Organisation

11.01.2022 Aliens have landed in Port Phillip Bay. Check out this epic photo of a Southern Blue-ringed Octopus taken my talented photographer and merman Sam Glenn-Smith.

11.01.2022 Local merman Pang Quong captured this spectacular footage of Giant Spider Crabs as they descend on the sandy shores of southern Port Phillip.

09.01.2022 Melbourne Sea Slug Census The water temperature may be dropping, but our slugs are out and about. If youre out enjoying the ocean anytime throughout Friday 10...Monday 13 July, take a photo of anything that looks like a marine slug and send it to [email protected]. This will be the eighth Sea Slug Census held in Victorian waters, and VNPA are developing a solid data set on our southern nudibranch species. VNPA will be accepting images taken from all along the Victorian coastline just let them know the location and date when you submit. Further details, as well as past reports featuring images of all the species VPNA have recorded so far, can be found on our website. If you are heading to the coast during this time, please remember to follow all advice from health and environmental authorities around social distancing, access to sites and water quality, as well as practising safe in-water and above-water activities. Take care and stay safe while enjoying our wonderful wild spaces. For more information about current advice and restrictions check with your local council, Parks Victoria, and the Victorian health department. Within Port Phillip Bay, you can check your local beach conditions and water quality at the Yarra and Bay Beach Report.

08.01.2022 #PhD #scholarship available Deakin University : Using childrens literature to teach marine science concepts. We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to ...join the DeakinSeaEd Research Group for a project based at the Deakin University Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus examining the use of childrens literature to teach marine science concepts, supervised by Dr Prue Francis (STEM & marine education specialist), Dr Paul Venzo (childrens literature specialist) and Dr Alecia Bellgrove (marine biologist). The project will develop and test the effectiveness of an online marine education resource aligned with childrens literature that Australian schools can utilise to develop effective inquiry-based learning of the Australian curriculum. The successful applicant will receive a 3-yr PhD scholarship at Deakin University (currently valued at approximately AU$28,092 per annum) and research funding support. Australian Honours graduates with a H1A and score above 85% will be considered; international applicants should have a Masters of Science or Masters of Education (Science). PhDs at Deakin University are 3 years and free of tuition fees for scholarship holders if completed within the 3-year period. Photo credit: Donna Squire & Melanie Wells

07.01.2022 Check out local merman and sea whisperer Pang Quong's brilliant footage of Calamari Squid mating, their egg clusters and the eggs hatching. Love your work Pang.

06.01.2022 Did my first Podcast with my mate Matt Testoni for his series about Sea Creatures recently on Tassled Anglerfish! Check out his channel for some underwater critter conversations with some of the locals of Port Phillip Bay :D https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gXMQS1QL26LrmgNyVX5p0

05.01.2022 Want to help support and protect the annual aggregation of Giant Spider Crabs that visit our southern shores every year from overfishing? Click on the link below from the VNPA and be the voice for the spider crabs so we can enjoy this spectacular for years to come. https://vnpa.org.au/protect-action/spidercrabs/

05.01.2022 The Beach Patrol Mornington Team today attended the the Rye Seaside Scavenge Festival, along with our good friends The Sea Shepherd Marine Debris team. Our smal...l team of 4 collected 3.3kg of rubbish from the foreshore in exchange for tokens to spend in the scavenge market. Great community event for all the family. See more

03.01.2022 If you're in the Williamstown area drop by and say hello and meet some of the residents of our blue backyard. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/copy-of-sea-school-workshop

03.01.2022 A blue shark gave divers a little visit on a recent deco stop on RedBoats.com.au. How freaking cool!

03.01.2022 Fab work by the EcoCentre team on ocean plastics.

03.01.2022 Don't touch the hooman..... Gosh we love these venomous little jewels. Found this Blue-ringed octopus on a night dive as it was out hunting. Decided pretty quickly that underwater housings weren't as tasty as crabs or other crustaceans.

02.01.2022 Our interactive map offers the chance to learn about 367 dive and snorkelling sites in Melbourne and Victoria. Unlock the mystery surrounding shipwrecks, pier d...ives, shore dives, wall dives etc. See https://www.scubadoctor.com.au/melbourne-dive-sites-map.htm This tool gives divers, snorkelers and armchair explorers a chance to learn more about these sites. It's a wonderfully interactive way to help people connect with our favourite Melbourne and Victorian locations.

02.01.2022 Mini sea flap-flap

02.01.2022 Nominations are currently open for the Youth Advisory Council for World Oceans Day. It woud be great of there were some Australian nominations and Indigenous voices woud be particularly welcome. If you can spread the word amongst suitable candidates that woud be great.

02.01.2022 See our founder and Chief Creative Mermaid Sheree Marris chatting about her fintabulous marine work with the talented team from Ocean Geographic tomorrow morning!!

01.01.2022 What is your dress code for work? Ours is sometimes a tad unconventional and slightly bemusing. And people think filming documentaries is glamorous... This was a new technique we tried to capture a different perspective of swimming with seals when filming for Melbourne Down Under. Thoughts?