A small blenny on a massive coral in the Wessel Marine Park
A small blenny on a massive coral in the Wessel Marine Park

A small blenny (Ecsenius yaeyamaensis) on a massive coral. There are over 300 known species of blennies globally, most of which are restricted to tropical regions with only a few found in cool-temperate waters. Blennies are small bottowm-dwelling fish, and this particular species is commonly observed in shallow coastal reefs where it perches on boulders and live coral heads in areas of abundant coral growth.

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Istigobius decoratus
Istigobius decoratus

Istigobius decoratus, known as the Decorated Sandgoby is found on sand patches near reefs.

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Mumburarr Whipray
Mumburarr Whipray

The Mumburarr Whipray is a new species of whipray collected during NESP fieldwork.

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Output spline with 3D surface render wessel marine park
Output spline with 3D surface render wessel marine park

Output spline with 3D surface render of the areas surveyed in the Wessel Marine Park during RV Solander Trip 7084

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Pleurosicya mossambica
Pleurosicya mossambica

Pleurosicya mossambica also known as the toothy goby or the Mozambique ghost goby is found on many substrates, including corals, sponges, giant clams and seaweeds, and can vary colour according to the substrate.

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The mumbararr whipray
The mumbararr whipray

This image of the mumbararr whipray was taken during a 2015 trial assessment in PNG for the Turtle excluder Device (TED) and Bycatch Reduction Device (BRD).

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