We found 1678 species meeting the request Marine animals of Australia. Learn more about their habitat, lifestyle, diet, mating behavior, and more.

The list of marine animals of Australia (temperate waters) is a list of marine and shore-based species that form a part of the fauna of Australia. This list includes animals which either live entirely marine lives, or which spend critical parts of their lives at sea.

From sea turtles to giant clams and clownfish, the Great Barrier Reef’s animals are mesmerising. Discover the Great Eight of the reef's most iconic wildlife.

Aug 28, 2017 · From the fish that live in the anuses of sea cucumbers, to the crabs that wear sponges as hats. AUSTRALIAN OCEANS are home to some of the most peculiar sea creatures, always intriguing us with their bright colours, elaborate sizes or bizarre behaviours.

May 15, 2020 · From humpback whales to cuttlefish, sharks and seals, Australia’s east coast will leave divers spellbound and wanting more. Regularly found hiding underneath rocks, cuttlefish are known for their impressive camouflage skills.

Australians love our whales, seals and marine turtles, but these iconic species are at risk from a range of impacts, including overfishing, pollution and climate change. Many of our marine mammals have suffered from historical hunting and over-exploitation, and are now legally recognised as threatened.

A recent study confirmed that there are 45 Cetaceans (scientific name referring to whales, dolphins and porpoises) found in Australia’s oceans. Many of these species are transient, with Humpback and Southern Right Whales famed for their remarkable migratory journeys from the nutrient rich waters of Antarctica.

From the Great Barrier Reef to the chilly waters of the Southern Ocean, Australia’s seas are home to some of the most fascinating, bizarre, and beautiful animals on the planet. These incredible creatures are key players in complex ecological dramas, each with a role that helps maintain the delicate balance of their underwater world.

Sep 1, 2013 · The Great Barrier Reef is home to an impressive amount of marine life. More than 1,500 fish species, 17 species of sea snake and at least 330 species of ascidians live on the reef. Six species of sea turtles come to the reef to breed and 30 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises have been recorded there.

The A-Z compilation of Marine Creatures is a small taste of our amazing Australian marine biodiversity most of which in some way may be effected by climate change through Ocean acidification and Habitat loss as a few examples. Whale. Humpback. Information about a wide range of Australian marine species.