I went on a day exhibition to Sydney Aquarium with Jayne and met with Richard Vevers who is managing a soon to be coming exhibition on sharks. Jayne had been asked to come and photograph some juvenile species for the exhibit. The coming exhibition looks fantastic, really informative, interactive, and entertaining. Getting the message out that sharks aren’t the black eyed monsters that they are portrayed as in hollywood films and worldwide media.

Jayne taking macro shots of the juvenile sharks for the coming exhibition.

Jayne and I then played tourist and had a look around the aquarium.  It was great to see all the families there with the young kids getting so excited about all the little sea critters. I went to Sydney Aquarium when I was 5 years old and thought it was the greatest thing ever, reminiscing brought a smile to my face.

Dugong!

I don’t always agree with aquariums, especially with some of the larger animals they have can often seemed terribly trapped, however they certainly have their place. I think they’re great at disseminating the message of conservation to the younger generation, which is ideal as they are our future marine biologists, politicians, and activists!

A grey nurse shark coasts over head.