MANGROVE ECOSYSTEMS
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this guide compiled by mangrove
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detailed app provides images and
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PHOTO CREDITS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: JASMINE CAREY; COURTESY MONA, HOBART / RÉMI CHAUVIN; COURTESY MANGROVE WATCHDownloadDark Mofo
8–21 June, Hobart, TASD
ARK MOFO is a weird and wonderful celebration
of the winter solstice, masterminded by the folks
at MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) in
Hobart. Over two weeks, public art, music, films and
delicious food enchant some 270,000 festival-goers. The
closing ceremony features a cacophony of banging pots
and pans and the cremation of an ogoh-ogoh (Balinese
demon sculpture). Now in its fifth year, Dark Mofo is
a quirky feast for the senses, and includes both family-
friendly and free offerings. For more information visit:
http://www.darkmofo.net.au or call 03 6277 9900.J
OIN US at this special AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC
reader event in partnership with Coral Expeditions.
You’ll meet Canon ambassador Darren Jew, one of the
stars of the hugely successful Tales By Light television series.
Hear how he photographed a dozen male humpback
whales chasing a single female during a Tongan ‘heat run’.
And find out what it was like swimming with groups of
playful sea lions off Australia’s southern coastline on
assignment for AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC. Ticket
price includes access from 6pm to SEA LIFE Sydney
Aquarium for one hour before the talk begins at 7pm.
Wine and canapés will be served after the presentation,
which will take place in the unique aquatic-themed
surrounds of the Reef Theatre. Book early because tickets
are limited for what will be a very popular event. For
more information and tickets visit: http://www.australiangeographic.
com.au/society/eventsN
IGEL WESTLAKE’S new oboe concerto Spirit of
the Wild (see page 18) – inspired by a visit to
remote Bathurst Harbour in Tasmania – will be
performed by the Australian Youth Orchestra, conducted
by Nigel himself and featuring virtuoso oboist Diana
Doherty. For more information and tickets visit
http://www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2017/lior-and-
the-australian-youth-orchestraSpirit of the Wild
10 July and 11 July
Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank, Vic
Visit108 Australian GeographicThursday 18 May 2017
Reef Theatre, SEA LIFE Sydney AquariumAn evening with underwater
photography master Darren JewListenSpecial AGS Event