A wonderful reception at the Melbourne Aquarium last night gave delegates opportunities to network while enjoying rays, turtles, sharks and a beautiful array of jellyfish. Champagne and canapés, were accompanied by a brass trio clothed in wetsuits, fins, masks and snorkels.
Although there was disappointment that the shark feeding turned out to be just shark viewing there were some exciting spectacles to view including a huge humphead maori wrasse. Also a somewhat famous fat shark! She has been in the news recently because of her size – she has been put on a diet by the aquarium although some people think weight loss is somewhat slow. Some think she has been eating the fish in the exhibit.
A fantastic evening was had by all. Continue reading for a couple of images by Erika Harrison
Ruth Francis
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