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...that the southern black bream (pictured), a species endemic to Australia valued for its flavorsome and moist flesh, has a high tolerance to salinity and is of possible use for inland aquaculture in saline dams?
...that the University of Tasmania is the fourth oldest university in Australia?
...that Abel Tasman was the first known European explorer to reach Tasmania, which he subsequently named Van Diemen's Land after Anthony van Diemen?
...that the Spirit of Tasmania was the name of four different ferries in history, traveling between the Australian mainland and Tasmania?

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