Snap Sydney 2018: The underwater world off our coast

MARINE explorer John Turnbull has devoted countless hours to capturing the kaleidoscope of creatures at home off Sydney’s coast. Share your favourite pictures with #SnapSydney.

The luminescent weedy seadragon is found in Australia’s southern waters. Picture: John Turnbull

• #SnapSydney tips

MARINE explorer John Turnbull has devoted countless hours to capturing the kaleidoscopic beauty of Sydney’s teeming underwater world.

From weedy seadragons in Botany Bay to Port Jackson sharks at Manly, The Underwater Research Group (URG) president, has amassed a massive collection of photos and video illustrating the wondrous forms of life still thriving in the coastal waters.

An eastern spiny gurnard at Bare Island. Picture: John Turnbull

This year, Mr Turnbull’s photos feature in NewsLocal’s #SnapSydney campaign, now in its fifth year.

Take part in the #SnapSydney campaign, which culminates on November 15, by sharing photos of your family, favourite local spots or landmarks and loveable local larrikins.

A baby Port Jackson shark snapped at Manly, Sydney. Picture: John Turnbull

Using Instagram, post your pictures using the hashtag #SnapSydney and tag us @SnapSydney, so we can report them, or tweet your picture with #SnapSydney and mention @SnapSydney.

The URG Dive Club is the Underwater Research Group of New South Wales, and is a non commercial organisation of people who share an interest in, and a commitment to the underwater world.

Its aim is to further all aspects of underwater exploration, research, safety, photography and sport

View Mr Turnbull’s flickr photo collection here.

Bluebottle at Coogee Beach for #SnapSydney. Picture: James Toh @jamestoh.iphonegrapher

NewsLocal’s #SnapSydney campaign returns for its fifth year on Thursday, November 15, when Sydneysiders will set out to capture the heart and soul of their city and share their photos on social media across 24 hours.

How to take part

* Put Thursday, November 15, in your diary to share photos of your family, favourite local spots or landmarks and loveable local larrikins as part of #SnapSydney.

* Instagram: Post your pictures using the hashtag #SnapSydney and tag us@SnapSydney, so we can repost them.

Ross Jones Memorial rock pool at Coogee. Picture: Brendin Lo @blo33

* Twitter: Tweet your picture with #SnapSydney and mention @SnapSydney

* Want your photo to feature in next week’s paper? Put Your Favourite Faces In The Frame. Share a portain, selfie or happy snap of your favourite personusing #SnapSydney and #SouthernCourier for your chance to feature in next week’s Southern Courier.

* For full terms and conditions, visit snapsydney.com.au

Rubik's cube at Maroubra Beach. Picture: Erik Janousek @erjanfoto