When is a seagull not a seagull?
If it’s a bird at the beach, it’s a seagull. Right? Or is it? Pick up a bird book and you’ll find that there is no such thing as a “seagull”. But many grey and white, coastal birds are colloquially given this name, and this has the...
Find out who’s taking the stage at Day by the Bay
We're very excited to announce the lineup for Day by the Bay: two festivals taking place in Summer 2019 which celebrate Melbourne and Victoria's connection to Port Phillip Bay. We've been waiting a long time to release the program our team has worked hard to...
Toadfish: getting a bad rap
During my many dives and snorkels in our amazing bay, I have always enjoyed coming across toadfish (Tetractenos glaber) – their curious demeanour along with their big eyes and upturned ‘smiling’ face have always made them a delight to encounter. Unfortunately, my views on toadfish...