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Australia’s waters were once considered dangerous and unexplored, but they hold a mesmerizing creature: the leafy seadragon. Dubbed "Leafies", leafy seadragons are now an emblem of South Australia. But they weren't always so well known. This captivating, marine fish has exquisite leaf-like features that amaze divers and nature enthusiasts worldwide. Read the the full story: https://cosmosmagazine.com/nature/marine-life/leafy-seadragons-citizen-science/ #leafyseadragon #leafies #marinelife SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/RiAusYoutube --- ABOUT The Royal Institution of Australia is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science through news, videos, events and educational resources. Cosmos is all about aiming to inspire curiosity in “The Science of Everything” and make the world of science accessible to everyone. ---- Want to inject more science in your life? Sign up to our newsletter: https://cosmosmagazine.com/newsletter Join our community on Facebook: http://fb.me/cosmosmagazine Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CosmosMagazine Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmosmagazine/