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Australia's Most Underwater Archaeologist.
Found a few shipwrecks. Technical diving, 3D & VR.

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🤿 On this #flashbackfriday we give a massive shout out to Australia's 'Most Underwater' Archaeologist Patrick Morrison @pad_morrison, for sharing his wealth of knowledge and time with our team at WA Shipwrecks Museum @wamuseum!
🫧 Diving into history and exploring the mysteries of wrecks in the deep wasn't only fascinating - your unique insights and expertise on #maritimetechnology helped transform the way we approached our project!
⛵️ You showed us how looking into the past can unearth real treasures and new possibilities!
⚓️ It was also fantastic to catch up with #maritimearchaeologists Aurora Philpin and Dr. Deb Shefi again!
🗣️ Thank you for helping us shape our project and inspiring us with a glimpse into one of the coolest jobs on earth!

#unearthed #firstlegoleague @first_official_ @firstaustralia
@curtinstemoutreach @sciengcurtin

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🌊 This week for #flashbackfriday we are celebrating #worldhydrographyday in the best way possible!

💧 #hydrography is the science that measures and describes the physical features of bodies of water - such as oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers - which also provides vital information that archaeologists need to safely discover, explore, document and understand landscapes and human history!

🛥️ We look back on the absolute privilege of presenting our Innovation Project and our initial B-PTO draft to an incredible panel of experts from the @wagovernment Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (Maritime Sector) and the @wamuseum.

⚓ Gary Jess (Archaeologist - Senior Heritage Officer)
📊 Ralph Talbot-Smith (Marine Data & Mapping Expert - Manager of Cartographic Services)
🌏 Richard Nicholls (Geodetic Specialist - Geospatial Officer)
🤿 Patrick Morrison @pad_morrison (WA Museum Maritime Archaeologist)
⛵David O’Sullivan (WA Museum Maritime & Social Historian)

🏢 We were incredibly honoured to share our own ideas in the very room where major WA decisions are made!

💡We concluded our meeting with exceptional prospects, inspiring feedback and encouragement, and a whole new appreciation for the industry. From coastal management and maritime archaeology to port infrastructure and global events like @SailGP, the sheer scale of work behind the scenes is incredible!

👏 A huge thank you to these incredible professionals for sharing their time and expertise with us, and for everything they do to preserve @westernaustralia’s maritime history and build its infrastructure! We are so excited to share what we learned from you at the APOC soon!

#unearthed #firstlegoleague @first_official_ @firstaustralia
@curtinstemoutreach @sciengcurtin

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🚨BIG ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

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Did you know that Western Australia actually rivals the Bermuda Triangle? YES! There are thousands of stories and #shipwrecks buried just off our coast! ⚓

During this @nationalarchaeologyweek we are reflecting on this amazing experience! After binging Seasons 1 and 2 of @shipwreckhuntersaustralia on @disneyplusau we had the absolute pleasure of meeting the crew @terra_australis and the brilliant @wamuseum maritime archaeologists last year, thanks to the @foundationforthewamuseum ⛵

We are so thankful to have discussed firsthand the immense challenges of their job - from treacherous marine environments to the constant race against time and decay! Your passion for uncovering these unearthed chapters of our WA history was deeply inspiring, and it became the driving force behind choosing our Innovative Solution for our #firstlegoleaguechallenge 🤖

Fair winds and smooth sailing! We cannot wait for Season 3! 🍿

#throwbackthursday #thankfulthursday #maritimearchaeology
@first_official_ @firstaustralia

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“If wealth meant so little on the cold April night, did it mean so much the rest of the year?” During the month of April, as we continue our Maritime Archaeology studies, we donned our coats to explore the poignant @titanictheexhibition_au 🚢

On this #throwbackthursday we honour 114 years of history, from those whose journeys ended beneath the waves in the North Atlantic Ocean on the 15th of April at 02:20am, to the survivors who ensured that their stories live on 🌊

“But legends are part of great events, and if they help keep alive the memory of gallant self-sacrifice, they serve their purpose.”
Walter Lord ⚓

#thetitanic #unearthed #fll
@firstaustralia @first_official_ @f1rstglobal
@curtinstemoutreach @sciengcurtin
@archsoc_wa @archaeologyatuwa @uwaoceans
@transformersmovie @transformersofficial

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THERE'S MORE TO YOU THAN MEETS THE EYE🤖🤖🤖🤖
As you navigate through every twist and turn in #2026 remember the treasures that lie beneath the surface are just waiting to be discovered🧨💥🎆 #happynewyear 🥳

#endoftheyearparty #2025 #unearthed

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“We can be heroes in our own lives - every one of us - if we only have the courage to try!” - Optimus Prime🚨

What an ADVENTURE, being in the biggest Nationals in Australia, with 49 of the greatest #fllchallenge teams! 🦾
Awesome to meet up with new teams, and reunite with old friends @lynwoodtechtips 🤝

We were most honoured to receive the Core Values Award! 🤖🤖🤖🤖
A result of teamwork, hard work and lots of fun while rolling out in the #unearthed season to help TRANSFORM underwater #archaeology ⛵️

BIG THANKS to the remarkable @curtinstemoutreach at @sciengcurtin for organising such an amazing and successful day for everyone! 🎊

SPECIAL THANKS to all the experts for generously sharing their time with us, during our UNEARTHED journey - stay tuned! 🌊⚓🤠👷🏽‍♂️

@firstaustralia @first_official_ @f1rstglobal
@transformersofficial @transformersmovie
@curtinuniversity @explore_curtin

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its been a long 8 months

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This weekend I was lucky enough to share the stage with @gillianoshaughnessy, maritime archaeologist @pad_morrison, and @joshwilsonmp at the WA Maritime Museum for @totallylitfreo.

Gill and I discussed the history of nuclear testing in the Montebello Islands, beginning with Operation Hurricane in 1952 and continuing with Operation Mosaic in 1956. Patrick showed us the 3D model he has made of HMS Plym’s propeller - almost all that remains of the WWII frigate sacrificed in Operation Hurricane. Here is Patrick in full action hero mode filming the wreck on the sea floor. Finally Josh moved us all with eloquent words about his official visits to Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Totally Lit runs until 10 October at venues all across Fremantle, so don’t miss out (see link in bio above)!

📸 @rossanderson750 of @wamuseum

#operationhurricane #operationtotem #operationmosaic #operationbuffalo #operationantler #operationgrapple #coldwar #nuclearwar #nuclearweapons #nucleartests #nucleartesting #nucleartestveterans #nuclearbomb #atomicbomb #ran #raaf #rae #australianarmy #royalnavy #raf #royalengineers #britisharmy #hiroshima #nagasaki #montebello #maralinga

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Less than two weeks to go til Quantum Words Fremantle at the WA Maritime Museum!

Dedicated to science, creativity and wonder, Quantum Words is a one-day program of conversations about the ways in which we come to understand ourselves, our world and the expansive universe we live in.

I will be talking to @gillianoshaughnessy, @pad_morrison and @joshwilsonmp about British nuclear testing in the Montebello Islands from 12.00-1.00 pm on Saturday 4 October.

Book tickets at the link in the bio above ⬆️

Quantum Words is part of @totallylitfreo 26 September - 10 October.

#operationhurricane #operationtotem #operationmosaic #operationbuffalo #operationantler #operationgrapple #coldwar #nuclearwar #nuclearweapons #nucleartests #nucleartesting #nucleartestveterans #nuclearbomb #atomicbomb #ran #raaf #rae #australianarmy #royalnavy #raf #royalengineers #britisharmy #hiroshima #nagasaki #montebello #maralinga

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Happy Independence Day! Over more than 75,000 years the Indus delta and Makran coast have constantly changed to create the land we call home. Pakistan is just 78 years old but the land we inhabit has been changing for millennia. Follow us to learn more about Pakistan's paleo-landscapes.

#IndependenceDay #MakranCoast #IndusDelta #maritimearchaeology

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Exciting announcement: the @totallylitfreo program is up online and I’m in it!

As part of Quantum Words at the WA Maritime Museum on Saturday 4 October, I’ll be discussing the history and science of nuclear testing in WA’s Montebello Islands with @joshwilsonmp, @pad_morrison and the great @gillianoshaughnessy.

Tickets via link in the bio above ⬆️

Get in quick for this one, you don’t want to miss out!

#operationhurricane #operationtotem #operationmosaic #operationbuffalo #operationantler #operationgrapple #coldwar #nuclearwar #nuclearweapons #nucleartests #nucleartesting #nucleartestveterans #nuclearbomb #atomicbomb #ran #raaf #rae #australianarmy #royalnavy #raf #royalengineers #britisharmy #hiroshima #nagasaki #montebello #maralinga

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