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24.01.2022 The mini DNA sequencing machine you can fit in your pocket. This tiny device is just one of the (smaller) machines they use in their research projects and teaching, explains Dr Helen Speirs, Deputy Director of the Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics, UNSW.

24.01.2022 Chaetodon kleini butterflyfish - tropical down south #marineexplorer @reeflifesurvey #lapofaus Weve been keeping an eye out for tropical recruits during our su...rveys in Sydney; they are starting to appear now. This butterflyfish is most common up in the tropics; at Shelly Beach its near the southern end of its range. See more

23.01.2022 The 2020 Ocean Lovers Festival is cancelled

23.01.2022 A new study has reported the world will lose almost half of its valuable sandy beaches by 2100 as sea levels risebut its not too late to save them according to leading UNSW scientist Professor John Church.

21.01.2022 Discombobulated... Antennarius striatus anglerfish #marineexplorer #stayathome Anyone else feel a bit like this some days at the moment?? Clifton Gardens

21.01.2022 Attn: Postdocs! Interested in learning how you can turn your idea, concept or project into something with tangible value? Join our first *digital* SIMS Postdoc... Network workshop of 2020, presented by Nick Chiarelli Ocean Impact Organisation and Allen Harian from BlueX. RSVP to be a part of this interactive online environment @ https://bit.ly/2UEs7bO

21.01.2022 One of the only situations where copying in school can be a good thing.

19.01.2022 With everyone (hopefully) self-isolating, if you are looking for something to keep your kids occupied, why not teach them about rip current safety? Watch the National Geographic documentary Rip Current Heroes at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5UUPrg5VJ0&t=122s

18.01.2022 Sharing some photos of symbiosis created by @melkpaps and on display in the Bioscience building at UNSW directly across from the new XS Espresso on campus. .... . Symbiosis is an art piece that originated from images meant to be layered. This acrylic plexiglass piece is another rendition of my mural art of Symbiosis. The piece itself speaks in the many symbiotic relationships - microscopic algae and the coral host, humans and corals, and then all different types of humans in society. Each print can be slid in/out of the block to allow the audience to play with the different layers. . . The brain coral image is placed in the brain space of the human skeleton to challenge our thoughts on how humans interact with and rely on coral reefs. With another major bleaching event happening on the Great Barrier Reef (documented by @jesseberg), its very important to challenge these thoughts and inspire action through awareness. . . Thanks to Rosie Steinberg for the photo shoot and to @xsespresso for the space in their new cafe location. . . #coral #coralbleaching #coralart #acrylicart #graphicart #symbiosis #cafe #xsespresso #unsw #bioscience #phd #artisitsoninstagram #sciencecommunication #scicomm #interactiveart #climatechange #coffee #latte #photoshoot #artist #sciart #scienceisart #marinescience #marinebiology @ UNSW Biological Sciences Building See more

18.01.2022 Plectorhinchus picus Magpie sweetlips #marineexplorer Reef Life Survey Foundation (RLS) #lapofaus Im still processing a few shots from Lord Howe Island - under...water in my imagination at least. This big momma (fella?) was hanging out in a crack in the reef during one of our surveys... probably getting a clean (cleaner wrasse just below) See more

17.01.2022 Today UNSWs Dr Jan Zika was awarded the Anton Hales Medal in the Australian Academy of Sciences prestigious 2020 Honorific awards. Dr Zika is recognised for his contribution to understanding the importance of the ocean in the global climate system. Congratulations!

17.01.2022 Come along to the CMSI BBQ today at 12pm on the Michael Birt lawn

16.01.2022 #TBT to when we could do field work Grace Nye-Bulter is an honours student researching the ways common polymers degrade in the environment so we can better understand how to identify marine debris and create solutions to mitigate pollution at the source. Grace and her team of volunteers have created mats that hold polymer samples which are collected at different time points and examined via spectroscopy to measure rates of degradation. ... Hopefully we can be out on the water again soon! #teamplastic

16.01.2022 On Friday we went exploring to select our new crayweed restoration site at Newport. This site will be another stepping stone on our mission to restore crayweed ...to the Sydney region. If you live around the Newport area, get in contact to find out how you can be involved! This restoration site at Newport has been facilitated by Patagonia Environmental Grants. We are super excited to be working with such an environmentally minded company. Thanks Emily from Patagonia Manly for coming along, it was great to have you on board!

16.01.2022 Watch us survey fish, invertebrates and habitat during the Reef Life Survey Foundation (RLS) #lapofaus on @lordhoweisland Feb 2020 #scicomm #citizenscience by #marineexplorer @johnwturnbull

15.01.2022 Which style of self-isolater are you?

14.01.2022 Its World Wildlife Day Here is a Weedy Seadragon, photo taken by PhD candidate John Turnbull. #doonethingtoday marineexplorer.org

13.01.2022 This time next week, well be busy recreating the Sydney Institute of Marine Science Live Ocean Revival Experience at Bondi Icebergs Pool, for Ocean Lovers Fest...ival 2020. The installation will be open over the whole weekend (19-22nd March). Come and visit us, along with our friends from SIMS Living Seawalls, and dont forget your goggles! See the full list of events at www.oceanloversfestival.com Thanks Leah (SIMS) for these photographs of last years installation!

13.01.2022 Plectorhinchus picus Magpie sweetlips #marineexplorer Reef Life Survey Foundation (RLS) #lapofaus I'm still processing a few shots from Lord Howe Island - under...water in my imagination at least. This big momma (fella?) was hanging out in a crack in the reef during one of our surveys... probably getting a clean (cleaner wrasse just below) See more

12.01.2022 Today at 11am! Learn about connecting your projects with skilled volunteers from professional companies

12.01.2022 UNSW has announced major plans to divest from fossil fuels by 2025. The University will divest from companies whose primary business is the ownership and explo...itation of fossil fuels as part of its commitment to being a world-leader in climate science. Were thrilled with this decision and hope other universities and institutions take note. More: http://unsw.to/UNSWdivests

11.01.2022 Every day for us is #WorldWildlifeDay. Our scientists work to give a voice to the natural world at UNSW BEES, and throughout the Faculty. Plants and animals ca...n tell us much about ourselves, about how our planet works and how we can ensure our impact on it is as low as possible. The more we know, the better we are for it. Thank you to UNSW PhD student Zoe Xirocostas for sharing this special moment of a turtle snaccing on the Great Barrier Reef.

11.01.2022 Abudefduf sexfasciatus in the coral and algae #marineexplorer Lord Howe Island

11.01.2022 As we all adjust to our altered daily lives we thought you may enjoy some marine science stories with a good news flavour. SIMS News March 2020 Edition - https://mailchi.mp/sims/sims-news-4752397

11.01.2022 Coral diversity #marineexplorer #coral #scicomm #climatechange Healthy corals - with a dash of red and green algae - have a natural vitality and modest beauty that rivals human artwork. Sights like this may disappear in our lifetime with anthropogenic climate change. Lord Howe Island

11.01.2022 A/Prof Jes Sammut, Dr Bayu Priyambodo (MADC) and Dr Clive Jones (JCU) attended a lunch with the Indonesian Minister for Marine Affairs and Fisheries, His Excell...ency Edhy Prabowo and a delegation of senior Indonesian government officers at the residence of the Indonesian Consul General, Mr Heru Subolo. It was great to mix with colleagues from past and recently completed ACIAR projects in Indonesia. See more

11.01.2022 Today UNSW CMSIs Dr Jan Zika is awarded the Australian Academy of Sciences Anton Hales Medal in their prestigious 2020 2020 Honorifics awards, for his contribution to understanding the importance of the ocean in the global climate system. Congratulations Dr Zika! https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au//unsw-researchers-receive-top

11.01.2022 Opportunity to help out with some work involving microplastics in Sydney.

10.01.2022 Last week we had a very special visit from the Gamay Rangers - Botany Bay. They came to see our work in Port Stephens to discuss the idea of bringing Operation ...Posidonia to Botany Bay - we are super excited about this possibility, as this is one of the estuaries where Posidonia is endangered See more

09.01.2022 Watch our team from UNSW Science gather sediment samples to understand the impact of #bushfires on Australias estuaries and marine life. Science isnt always glamorous, but its always interesting! Marine Explorer #science

07.01.2022 Opportunity to help ou with marine debris surveys around Sydney. Refer to the flyer for more details.

06.01.2022 In this time of isolation, we thought wed bring our scientists to you! Hear from the research team behind the Living Seawalls project on their goals, what they have achieved so far, and how theyre working towards greening Sydney Harbour.

05.01.2022 Growing up with a mother who was a scientist taught me that I could be anything I wanted - I want to be that role model for the next generation. Ive been so ...lucky to have amazing #WomenInScience role models throughout my life, including my amazing supervisors. Seeing ourselves in our role models and mentors is so important to helping us succeed in academia, says Marine Scientist Rosie Steinberg of UNSW UNSW BEES. Rosie studies the ecology of soft corals, exploring their threats and restoration potential. She has a love of aquariums, dogs, lawn bowling, and coffee!

04.01.2022 Proud to be in UNSW BEES

04.01.2022 Marine biology life https://www.abc.net.au//what-its-like-being-a-mar/12030148

03.01.2022 We were so excited to be part of Bondis Ocean Lovers Festival - Out of Sight Out of Mind VR Exhibition!!! Although the exhibition had to be cancelled, you can... check out the awesome 360-degree photograph of our crayweed restoration site in North Bondi here. Thanks to Christophe Bailhache and Underwater Earth for the gorgeous shot! In the photo you can see Derrick Cruz and Maddy Langley from our team. Derrick is measuring the length of crayweed with a ruler, right next to one of the original restoration mats (please note these will be removed in the next few months). If you look around the photo, youll be able to see multiple crayweed individuals that have expanded beyond these mats and are already looking near-reproductive! Crayweed can be distinguished from the local golden kelp by a brighter, yellower colour and by having lots of thinner/ narrower fronds. Hope everyone is keeping safe and sane in these uncertain times!

02.01.2022 Dendronephthya at North Rock #marineexplorer Reef Life Survey Foundation (RLS) #lapofaus This beautiful soft coral at Lord Howe Island is inflated to make the most of the current

01.01.2022 Behind-the-scenes of crayweed planting Yesterday we collected some crayweed from Palm Beach and transported it to Cabbage Tree Bay. Sydneys crayweed forests ...are looking GREAT after the storm for those wondering! Here Derrick Cruz from the Sydney Institute of Marine Science holds a crayweed individual by the holdfast - the strong root-like structure that attaches the crayweed to its rocky habitat. We leave our crayweed out of the water for just long enough that it gets a little stressed out, but not so long that we compromise its health. Due to its heightened stress levels, one of the first things it will do after being re-planted is to release its reproductive material into the water. This means new crayweed will begin settling onto the new reef immediately! This is one of the benefits of transplanting reproductive adults for seaweed restoration. #OperationCrayweed #GreatSouthernReef Centre for Marine Science and Innovation UNSW BEES

01.01.2022 The use of 3D printers for coral bleaching education can help people who arent fortunate enough to see the reef in person understand how these animals respond ...to climate change. . . #coralbleaching #scicomm #coralreefresearch #marinebiology #tiktok #climatechange #3dprinted #polyps #bleaching See more