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Photograph showing a number of sharks in the ocean

Ten interesting facts about sharks

10 Feb 2020

Don't let Jaws ruin your perception of sharks! Through their evolution, sharks have shaped our oceans into the rich habitats we know today. As apex predators (animals that are at the top of the food chain), sharks play an important role in the ecosystem and help keep the ocean and fish populations healthy. Discover our favourite facts about these ocean creatures.

5 secret beaches you have to visit in Australia

20 Dec 2019

If you don’t want to be surrounded by thousands of beach-goers this summer, we’ve narrowed down our favourite secluded beaches so you can sunbath or swim in relative peace!

Four individuals lowering 20 tiles attached to a board into the water for a scientific experiment

Science at work: Settlement plates and space invaders

09 Dec 2019

Marine scientists visited the museum to install 40 settlement plates below the waterline, investigating marine growth and factors that can reduce the establishment of species that aren’t native to Australia.

10 ways to save water at home

03 Dec 2019

With level 2 water restrictions due to start on 10 December in Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra, we have listed 10 different ways you can help save water at home – every drop counts!

4 surprising shipwrecks of Sydney Harbour

20 Sep 2019

Sydney Harbour is known for its beautiful scenery, ferries, sailing... but did you know that there are several shipwreck sites in the harbour too? Here are the stories of just four that might surprise you!

Whales and wonder with Dr Vanessa Pirotta

12 Sep 2019

Dr Vanessa Pirotta is a pioneering marine biologist and science communicator who was recently named one of Financial Review's 100 Women of Influence for 2019. Vanessa's breakthrough research on whale snot (yes, you read that correctly) and her innovative use of technology are just some of the many reasons she is taking the world by storm.

Five easy ways to go plastic-free

30 Jul 2019

Keen to reduce your plastic consumption, and help keep our waterways clean? Here are these five simple steps you can take in your every day life.

Arctic puffins, Svalbard. Image Michael Aw

Elysium Arctic: Artists for social change

25 Jul 2019

A team of explorers, photographers and scientists banded together to inspire social change in Elysium Arctic, the museum’s newest outdoor exhibition. Their goal was to document the effects of climate change on the unique Arctic ecosystem through art and science. What did they find in the world’s northernmost regions?