What's been spotted in Tasmania?

Distosquilla miles (Martial Mantis Shrimp)

Depth	8m

The sighting

Spotted by	Oliver Orr
Region	Tasmania
Sighted on	13 Mar 2026

This sighting has been reviewed and verified

Olivia Johnson

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies

Why is this sighting important?

Other
Rare/cryptic

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