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This fact sheet provides information about blue swimmer crabs, a tropical crustacean species found in Western Australia mainly between Karratha and Dunsborough. Also known as a blue manna crab, it is an important recreational and commercial fishing species.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 09.03.2026
Cnidarians are a diverse group of animals that all share a key feature: the presence of ‘nematocysts’, or stinging cells. This fact sheet describes the main characteristics and four classes of Cnidarians.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 24.02.2026
Seagrasses support highly productive and diverse ecosystems. These specialised marine plants are vitally important in the coastal environment because they are a source of food and shelter; oxygenate water, trap sand and recycle nutrients; act as carbon sinks (blue carbon); and provide breeding habitats and nursery areas for many marine organisms
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 27.10.2025
Red, green and brown, Algae are essential!
Algae are a diverse group of simple, plant-like organisms found in aquatic environments. They play an important role, forming the base of the food chain for marine life. They range from tiny, single-celled organisms called phytoplankton, visible only with the aid of a microscope, to the large kelps that can form massive undersea forests.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 07.10.2025
This fact sheet covers information on the biology and ecology of the Baldchin groper.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 17.09.2025
Colourful and protected by a strong carapace, the western rock lobster is one of the family of 'spiny' lobsters - and the target of WA's largest and most valuable fishery. This fact sheet explores the basic biology of the western rock lobster.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 17.09.2025
Pink snapper are one of Western Australia's best-known and most sought-after fish. This fact sheet provides information on the widely distributed Pink snapper (Pagrus auratus) and their biology.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 05.09.2025
A fact sheet providing information on Western Australian dhufish, a fish species endemic to the southern part of Western Australia. Its great size and superb eating qualities make this fish a Western Australian fishing icon.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 03.09.2025
Of the 370-plus shark species in the world, more than 100 species live in Western Australian waters. This fact sheet provides general information about the biology of sharks, protected species and their vulnerability to overfishing.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 09.05.2025
Colour me in. Trout are good to eat and a popular target for freshwater anglers. Rainbow trout are a cold water species. They live for three to four years and can reach 5 kg.
Resource type: Fishy Fun SheetLast updated: 19.11.2024
In this activity, students learn about the benefits and limitations of aquaculture as a farming technique. Students will also learn about Western Australia’s key aquaculture species, the types of aquaculture systems used across the state, and the practiced used to manage the organisms in these systems.
Resource type: School ExcursionLast updated: 26.04.2023
Chordata is one of the better-known phyla in the animal kingdom, as it includes humans! This fact sheet explains the common characteristics of all chordates, as well as the main groups of chordates you are likely to find in aquatic environments across Western Australia.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 14.12.2022
Bryozoans are a diverse group of animals which boast several unique marine species. This fact sheet describes the characteristics and the three groups of bryozoans.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 14.12.2022
Algae are a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that are the foundation of almost all marine food chains. This fact sheet briefly outlines the three main groups of algae (green, red, and brown algae) and describes how algae differs from plants. Check out the related resources below for further information.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 14.12.2022
This interactive activity gives students an overview of some of the fisheries management tools the Department applies to recreational fishing activity to sustainably manage our aquatic resources.
Resource type: School ExcursionLast updated: 14.12.2022
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has the largest collection of fish ages in Australia. Our fisheries scientists have processed and aged 381,000 fish (December 2022), ranging from small estuarine to large marine species. This information is held in a database at the Western Australian Fisheries and Marine Research Laboratories, which dates back to 1990 (and even earlier for some species!).
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 07.12.2022
Students will explore a range of unique and fascinating transparent animals found in the world’s oceans.
Resource type: LessonLast updated: 03.08.2022
This teacher resource sheet is associated with the Lesson: Deep sea animals, adaptations and biology (Year 7-12) and Student Worksheet: Glass animals adaptations and biology (Year 7-12)
Resource type: Teacher Resource SheetLast updated: 03.08.2022
This teacher resource sheet is associated with the Lesson: Deep sea animals, adaptations and biology (Year 5-6) and Student Worksheet: Glass animals adaptations and biology (Year 5-6)
Resource type: Teacher Resource SheetLast updated: 03.08.2022
This teacher resource sheet is associated with the Lesson: Deep sea animals, adaptations and biology (Year 5-6) and Student Worksheet: Glass animals adaptations and biology (Year 5-6)
Resource type: Teacher Resource SheetLast updated: 03.08.2022
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