Tasmanian artist helps save a species: spotted handfish

Found only in a small home range in Tasmania, spotted handfish have suffered dramatic losses of their habitat which has severely impacted their ability to reproduce. Thanks to a numb impacts including the introduced North Pacific seastar. These seastars not only prey on the fish’s eggs, but also the sea squirts that form the substrate on which the fish spawn.
In an unlikely collaboration, ceramic artist Jane Bamford was commissioned from CSIRO to produce create ceramic artificial spawning habitats (ASH) to specifically support the critically endangered spotted handfish. In our latest video, Tim Lynch from CSIRO and Jane Bamford reflect on the inspiring project, which has seen 5000 ceramic artificial spawning habitats deployed and the population of spotted handfish has been reported to stabilise.
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[@mavisatkinson2887]

Fascinating film about a fish I didn't know existed. I hope your work will save it.

[@fishwatcher]

I enjoyed learning of your great work to help save this fish, and posted your video on my UA-cam channel.
Thanks for sharing.

[@DianeArthurs]

What an elegant solution. I love it when literal science and lateral thought come together
Fantastic project

[@Endy-dn2lq]

They are so cute

[@stefandive]

Inspiring work Jane Bamford, Tim Lynch and team!

[@ivisby7782]

go team!!!

[@eroswolters2784]

Good work!

[@k-c]

Cute fish