We would like to acknowledge the taxonomic experts who provided authoritative determinations for the megafauna: first, Karen Gowlett-Holmes of CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, who collated and quality-assured the taxonomic data; identifications of taxa were provided for Porifera (Dr Monika Schlacher-Hoenlinger of the Queensland Museum), Octocorallia (Dr Phil Alderslade of CSIRO); Mollusca (Dr Richard Wilan of Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory); Echinodermata (Dr Tim O’Hara of Museum Victoria); Decapoda (Dr Caroline Farrelly , Dr Anna McCallum & Dr Gary Poore Museum Victoria); Ascidiacea (Dr Patricia Kott (dec.) of Queensland Museum).
