Discover stories behind the latest exhibitions, fascinating explorations into maritime science and archaeology, and the surprising details of what happens inside (and outside) a modern working museum.

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Kate Pentecost

Kate Pentecost is the Digital Curator at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

A hammerhead shark. Image: EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER via istock.

03 Apr 2019

So you think you know a thing or two about sharks
Black tip reef shark. Image: Global_Pics/iStock.

05 Feb 2019

Thinking about sharks
Ghost net turtle in the water of Erub Island. Image: Erub Arts.

30 Jan 2019

Ghost nets
James Cameron

16 Oct 2018

A tale of two watches
James Cameron

10 Oct 2018

Three ways to embrace your inner sea scientist
Container cushions

21 Sep 2018

What percentage of goods do you think travel by sea?

09 Jun 2016

Time in motion: capturing the clockmaker's art

08 Jun 2016

Where on earth are you? A beginners guide to longitude

19 Apr 2016

Lost at Sea: Finding Longitude with Ships, Clocks & Stars