SEA LIFE’s Melbourne Aquarium celebrated a successful weedy sea dragon breeding season on March 27, welcoming 50 new fry – its largest number to date.

In a statement on its website, SEA LIFE Melbourne wrote: "For the sixth time, we have proven ourselves to be incredibly skilled when it comes to breeding weedy sea dragons and raising them into adulthood.

“This is such a rare feat and further highlights that this weedy sea dragon breeding program continues to be one of the most successful in the world,” the aquarium said.

Weedy sea dragons are the marine emblem of Victoria, and are unique to southern Australian waters, according to National Geographic. Credit: SEA LIFE Melbourne via Storyful