A large sponge, a cluster of anemones ... including corals, icefish, giant sea spiders, and octopus. The discovery offers new insights into ecosystem functioning beneath floating sections of ...

Marine biologist Dr Chris Gillies discusses the world-first project to revive marine life by creating novel sea sponge nurseries on the Apollo Bay's sea-floor. Photo shows New Year's Weather ...

He said he believed new "sponge nurseries" could be used to revitalise fisheries and repair damage to the sea floor from ocean-based construction, including for oil and gas extraction and offshore ...