Saturday, July 31, 2010

Angel Wings – uniquely boring!

February 10, 2010 by BayKeeper  
Filed under Special Places, Wild Things

If you’re a very slow moving creature, finding a feed while avoiding being eaten would take some pretty quick decisions. “Should I stay or should I go?” just may be your very last thought. So our mollusc mates have developed some pretty amazing survival strategies. But Pholas australiasiae aka Angel Wings takes the prize for [...]

‘Underwater Wonders’ book – it’s a gem

January 31, 2010 by BayKeeper  
Filed under Featured, Special Places, Wild Things

Most people are simply unaware of the rich diversity of colourful creatures that live in Port Phillip Bay. Freddy Leong’s new book ‘Underwater Wonders of the Mornington Peninsula’ is out to change all that… and at $20 a copy, it’s a steal! Freddy’s book lets the photos do the talking, with each of the 110 [...]

Find a shore thing on a beach near you

December 20, 2009 by BayKeeper  
Filed under Action, Education, Special Places

Most Australians remember fun days at the beach: beating the heat, building sand castles, catching frizbees and waves, and listening to the ocean in a seashell. Perhaps that’s why it’s called the Lucky Country! Thanks Douglas for sending the photo above.  Anyone who takes a closer look on their favourite beach might find one of [...]

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