Port Phillip Bay’s Annual Spider Crab Aggregation

Victoria-based marine scientist, Sheree Marris, is no stranger to the marvel of giant spider crab aggregations, but when she pulled out her camera to film this year’s aggregation, she was completely blown away by the staggering numbers. “I’ve never seen so many before,” she told ABC. “I swam in a straight line for four-and-a-half minutes and the crabs were thick on the sandy shallows. It was gobsmackingly amazing”. In previous

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Toothfish and Saikou Salmon at Kobe Jones

When you think about the stereotypical Australian diet, you’ll likely think of seafood. Perhaps it was Paul Hogan sharing with the world all those years ago the idea of throwing another shrimp on the barbie, or maybe it’s the fact that Australia is the world’s largest island continent? Whatever it is, the idea that Australia is home to a bountiful supply of seafood is not entirely true. Australia’s fishing grounds

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A Complete Guide To Japanese Dining Etiquette

Whether eating with new Japanese friends, dining in a Japanese restaurant, or attending a business lunch with a Japanese client, following a few simple etiquette rules can make you shine. Most Japanese people will forgive you for not understanding their customs and beliefs, but by following common etiquette you demonstrate good manners and respect. There are many different components to Japanese etiquette when it comes to dining, and certain situations

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