Discover stories behind the latest exhibitions, fascinating explorations into maritime science and archaeology, and the surprising details of what happens inside (and outside) a modern working museum.
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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.
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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?
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23 May 2019
Before Emily joins the panel discussion for our special National Archaeology Week Ocean Talk this evening, we asked her some rapid fire questions.
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01 May 2019
Join maritime archaeologist Emily Jateff on a trip to the legendary wreck of RMS Titanic...
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05 Apr 2019
RV Investigator uses the latest technology to survey, record and analyse the coast and waters of Australia, including searching for shipwrecks.
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15 Mar 2019
Australia is surrounded by deep, mysterious oceans. The RV Investigator to explores these depths. But who is conducting the groundbreaking science on board? Enter Dr Joanne Whittaker, marine geophysicist, and Dr Rebecca Carey, volcanologist. Together they are gathering data to unlock the ancient history of the sea floor...
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28 Feb 2019
Multi-award-winning international nature photographer Michael Aw has lived on the edge of art and adventure. But his photographs also tell a story of a changing planet and the impact this is having on the animals.
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30 Jan 2019
Sculptures made from abandoned fishing nets weave a message of sustainability
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24 Aug 2018
What a weekend! The waterfront was full of visitors looking to explore the underwater world of Sydney Harbour. Over 1200 people came through the door and we hope every one of them left with a greater understanding of the harbour’s diversity of life and work that is being done by organisations across NSW to protect and engage with this underwater world.
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