This Is Why You Should Care About Freshwater Sponges!

In this video, I take you on a trip to Gladstone, a coastal city in Queensland, Australia, where I explore the creeks and rivers in search of the unique wildlife that call this area home such as the Freshwater Sponge, Gudgeons, Barred Grunter, speckled hardyhead and the splendida rainbowfish. Spendida rainbowfish are a beautiful and colorful fish that are native to this region. Along the way, I encounter other amazing creatures that live in the freshwater habitats, such as gudgeons and the introduced native barred grunter. Join me as I discover the diversity and beauty of Gladstone’s aquatic life!
Murky Sebs Wild Underwater Adventures Episode 38
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[@_MikeJon_]

Didn't even know they were a thing lol. Neat.

[@murkyseb]

I'm glad now you know about freshwater sponges! I think they're awesome

[@fisheyesquarepants3738]

This might be big news for any local university or museum. Might want to contact someone about them to get the area protected

[@sarahcheeseman4457]

Super interesting Seb, thank you. Amazing how many fish were swimming around, they seemed very busy! Great footage.

[@murkyseb]

Thanks very much!

[@derrickcheeseman8707]

Fascinating Seb. One of the most interesting so far. Delboy 2nd

[@murkyseb]

Thank you very much!

[@mattphillips6714]

Absolutely fantastic video.. your passion for all things aquatic really makes the entertainment pop. Keep up the great content I really enjoyed watching your work 👏👏👏👍

[@murkyseb]

Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you are enjoying my videos!

[@samsquirkshop7388]

Hey mate, it's super cool seeing someone else who appreciates this stuff!!! Keep it up! It's a long way from where you are, but if you ever get the chance, there's some springs near where I live in south Australia called Ewan's ponds - it's probably one of the most beautiful creeks on Earth. Great footage as usual :)

[@murkyseb]

Thank you very much :) I will keep that in mind if ever I’m down there!

[@RADIOACTIVE2000]

Very nice! 👍

[@murkyseb]

Thank you :)

[@jaybazza248]

Amazing, i've seen a few of the green sponges in creeks around Lamington National Park and Binna Burra in QLD

[@murkyseb]

That's really cool ! I didn't manage to find them while I was there but it's good to know there are some around that area too

[@PunitorMaximus]

Hey there. i cant tell the exact type of species in the area but you definitely have some Myriophyllum sp. and Potamogeton. I think i also spotted some Ceratophyllum and perhaps a type of australian Alisma.

[@murkyseb]

Thank you very much for identifying those!

[@tristanf8]

looking forward to it mate~!

[@murkyseb]

Yaaay I hope you enjoy it!

[@NeonTwirl]

I've been growing freshwater sponges in my backyard wildlife ponds for over a decade. Your the first person to show a population with growth habits very similar to mine. Very neat to see.

[@murkyseb]

I'm glad to hear someone is growing freshwater sponges! They are such amazing organisms

[@jackshipley1838]

I want to be a fish swimming there

[@murkyseb]

@@jackshipley1838 me too, it’s such a perfect spot!

[@the1after909]

So awesome! new subscriber here, T-Rocks sent me :)

[@murkyseb]

I'm glad to hear that! Who is t rocks?

[@the1after909]

@@murkyseb www.youtube.com/@t-rocks1960

[@polarspirit]

It might be a new specie

[@murkyseb]

It could very well be