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How Do Fish Maintain Neutral Buoyancy?

Why don't fish float to the top of water or sink to the bottom when they swim? It's all about density.

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Why don’t sharks float to the top of the water or sink to the bottom while they swim?

Join Ryan as we explore how fish (including sharks) maintain buoyancy, with some easy at home experiments.

 

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You may have seen some of these friendly faces at Scitech... . It’s #NationalVolunteerWeek and we're lucky to have so many amazing volunteers who are all super passionate about science. Thank you all for sharing your time, knoewledge and enthusiasm with us and our visitors! 🙌 . . . #vounteers #scitechwa #scienceeducation
Happy #WorldBeeDay! Today we're celebrating these perfect pollinators who play an important role in our ecosystems. 🐝💛 . Some Aussie species, like this buzzing Blue-banded bee, are known as 'buzz pollinators' - they vibrate their bodies at exactly the right frequency to release pollen from certain plants. You better beelieve it! . 📸: @onephatasian . . . #bee #bees #whatsthebuzzabout #beeday #nativebees #beesofinstagram #pollinators
If there was a dinosaur living in your kitchen, what would it need to survive? 🦕 . We've got a dino-mite activity where you can create your own unique dinosaur species with everyday household items. . Head to the link in bio for the activity and downloadable dinosaur templates. And make sure you send us pictures of your Jurassic creations! . . . #scienceathome #scienceforkids #scienceactivities #kidsperth #perthkids #perthmums #dinosaurs #dinosauractivities #learnthroughplay
What is this mysterious floating string, you say? Why, it's a siphonophore. 🤔 . This deep-sea predator, discovered off the WA coast in an underwater canyon, may be the longest animal ever seen at 150ft long. That's about the length of two blue whales! . 📸: @schmidtocean . . . #deepsea #underthesea #marinelife #marinescience #sciencefact #westernaustralia
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Engaging Western Australians in STEM

Winter nights might be chilly, but you can be rewarded with some of the best #stargazing experiences of the year! O… https://t.co/pCZkDEIGLx

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Scitech is a not-for-profit organisation proudly supported by the Western Australian Government through the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation