Summary
A shipwreck is like a time capsule, providing valuable insights into different eras. However, time and the ocean don’t preserve a wreck in the same condition as it came to rest. How does a maritime archaeologist find, document and re-tell the fascinating stories of Australian shipwrecks? And how do shipwrecks support and contribute to marine biodiversity?
Dr Maddy McAlister and Erika Gress share insights into shipwrecks and the rich history they preserve and the thriving ecosystem of biodiversity they can support.
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FEATURING
Maddy McAllister
Maddy McAllister
Dr Maddy McAllister is the Senior Curator of Maritime Archaeology at the Queensland Museum Network, based at the Museum of Tropical Queensland campus in Townsville. Her position is co-appointed with...
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Erika Gress
Erika Gress
Erika is a marine scientist whose focus on mesophotic reefs (reefs 30 – 150 depth) began when she joined expeditions with scientist from the University of Oxford, UK, where she...
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Niraj Lal
Niraj Lal
Dr Niraj (Nij) Lal graduated with a PhD in physics from the University of Cambridge as a Gates Scholar in 2012 and was named one of the ABC's Top 5...
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SUPPORTING LEARNING RESOURCES
Senior Curator Maritime Archaeology, Dr Maddy McAllister, explores the knowledge held in our State Collection and the importance of bringing our research to the forefront of the museum, allowing visitors to connect with our past.
Contains curriculum links to:
Years 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12
History
Why did the great journeys of exploration occur; and how do we know about the ancient past?
Contains curriculum links to:
Years 4, 7
History
HMS Pandora was the British Royal Navy warship dispatched to the South Pacific in pursuit of the infamous Bounty mutineers. Today, the mutiny on the Bounty remains one of the best-known stories in the history of seafaring.
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