Marine Life of Lord Howe
Recognise and understand Lord Howe Island’s marine life
Join renowned naturalist, photographer and part-time museum curator Ian Hutton at the Lord Howe Island Museum for a one-hour presentation on the marine life found in the waters off Lord Howe. It’s a great way to get acquainted before setting out on boat trips, snorkelling, diving or reef walks.
Lord Howe Island boasts the world’s most southerly coral reef, with a great diversity of creatures living in and on the reef. There are over 500 fish species, around 70 echinoderm species (starfish, urchins and their cousins), hundreds of mollusc species (snails, slugs and bivalves) plus hundreds of other species such as crustaceans, worms, and a myriad of other creatures.
Ian’s stunning visual presentation and expert talk provides an overview of the marine life and looks at some fascinating details of the more interesting, quirky and comical creatures of the reef.
To finish, Ian shares some hints on where to discover this marine life by reef walking, snorkelling or scuba diving.
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There are currently no scheduled dates for this lecture. If you are a group of 8 or more people or you want a private lecture, please contact us.
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