Marine life: exploring our seas

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Porcupine fish
Porcupine fish
Source: Museum Victoria
Photographer: Mark Norman

Come and have a deep sea experience.

Journey to the bottom of the sea to discover Victoria’s amazing marine life. Explore stunning sponge gardens and vibrant seagrass beds, be amazed by a giant 10-metre long squid, meet a swarm of spider crabs and come face-to-face with the fangtooth fish.

Dramatic underwater footage, digital animation and rare specimens bring Victoria’s marine animals to life.

Visit Museum Victoria's new Marine Portal for more marine-related information, news, events, images and activities.

EVENT DETAILS

Event Type: Permanent Exhibition

Daily, Now Showing
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Science and Life Gallery

Included with museum entry.
MV Members receive FREE museum entry.

Comments (2) popular  |  oldest  |  newest

Sebastian 16 Jun 2011 20:32
I remember seeing the giant squid in the tank. I was wondering, is it a real specimen or is it just a model?
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brooke 22 Jun 2011 15:23
what will i expect if i go please reply back tommorow because tommorow i leave and iwant to know what to expect so for some wierd resone
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