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The Facts A rare Braun's wrasse ( Pictilabrus brauni ) has been spotted in Western Australia's kelp forests after an approximately 15-year absence from scientific records. Marine biologist Océane Attlan, a PhD candidate with the University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute, identified the fish during a diving expedition off Albany in late January 2026. The sighting occurred during the final dive of a four-day survey assessing kelp forest health following recent marine