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Burial - Malagan ceremony, New Ireland
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/death-the-last-taboo/burial-malagan-ceremony-new-ireland/

The people of northern New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, honour the dead through Malagan ceremonies. These ceremonies assist the souls of the dead to pass into the spirit world.

Published 22 October 2009

past exhibition death
My options after death
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/death-the-last-taboo/my-options-after-death/

The options currently available to people in Australia after their deaths are burial (in the earth or water) and cremation. There are many variations on the type and cost of the container and the final destination for the body or ashes.

Published 27 October 2009

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Body disposal - legal procedures
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/death-the-last-taboo/body-disposal-legal-procedures/

Certain procedures must be carried out in order to dispose of a human body, including arranging for a funeral, certifying that a person is dead and what the cause of death was, as well as registering the death.

Published 22 October 2009

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Who ends up in a morgue?
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/death-the-last-taboo/who-ends-up-in-a-morgue/

Of the 128 500 people who die in Australia every year, only 13.4% of deaths are referred on to the coroner's office and even fewer will require a coronial investigation and autopsy. Not all deaths need to be investigated. There are a variety of reasons why a death might be reported to the coroner.

Published 22 October 2009

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Larval supply and settlement success of estuary-dependent fishes
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/larval-supply-and-settlement-success-of-estuary-dependent-fishes/

Many coastal marine fish species that are targeted by commercial and recreational fishers have an estuary-dependent juvenile phase.

Published 14 April 2011
Aulopidae: Sergeant Bakers, AulopusMeristic characters of aulopid genera of temperate Australia
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/aulopidae-sergeant-bakers-aulopus/

Aulopids are marine, demersal fishes of shallow to great depths. They are found world-wide in tropical to temperate waters.

Published 21 July 2012
Fish Gonads
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/fish-gonads/

The gonads are the organs that produce sex cells.

Published 09 June 2010

fish dissection Ichthyology reproduction fish
Legacy Giving Ambassador: Robyn Williams AO
https://australian.museum/get-involved/join/foundation/robyn-williams-bequest-ambassador/

Robyn believes many legacy gifts will add up to something significant and that this is the way to make a difference.

Published 09 March 2018

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Mystery skeleton
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/mystery-skeleton/

A strange skeleton has caused a two-day sensation among some of the world's best ichthyologists! But finally we have an answer.

Published 28 May 2010

Ophidiidae Ichthyology skeleton
Salps and Ctenophores
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/salps-and-comb-jellies/

Salps and Ctenophores, or comb jellies, are semi-transparent. Salps are an important food item for many fishes. Ctenophores vaguely resemble jellyfish however they do not sting.

Published 07 June 2010

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

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