Our names are Bradley Chalker and Jonathon Bray. We are currently in year 10 at Eden Marine High school, we chose to do work experience at the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre because we thought it would be interesting to learn more about marine life and marine culture and their beauties and importance to…
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Last Wednesday, May 28, the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre conducted a survey using methodology from ClimateWatch. The survey was a fantastic experience for all involved and made extra special by the fact that it was matching a survey across the world. This survey marked the launch of ‘Oceans Connected‘ an exciting project that…
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May seems to be the month of science in the wild and SCMDC is getting into the swing of it. If you are interested in being a scientist for a day and collect data for online databases then there are 2 events coming up for you to get involved with. May 16 and 17- Panboola…
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There has been a lot of talk about shark attack statistics and safety as a result of last weeks tragedy in Tathra. We would like to allay peoples fear of sharks by presenting accurate and reliable data and statistics. We will then go through precautions to take to reduce the likelihood of attack. Sharks…
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Over the past few weeks students at Monaro High (Cooma), Bega High, Eden High, Jindabyne Central School and Towamba Public School had the chance to experience first hand the impacts of marine debris. A lot of fun was had by all participants with many exclaiming shock and surprise at the vast amount of debris that…
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The survey list and bookings are now open for the second Bioblitz to be held at Panboola on April 11th and 12th. The bioblitz is run by the Atlas of Life in the Coastal Wilderness and is a wonderful opportunity to be a scientist for a day. Join experts in data collection for a…
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Make a 45-sec video about Redmap and raise awareness of ocean warming. There are $5,000 in cash prizes to be won! Anyone can enter and any style of video is welcome. So get on your creative caps and submit your 45-sec video by 1 May 2014! We need YOUR help to promote Redmap and ocean warming. Anyone…
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Wings were aflutter at the Shorebird workshop held at the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre on March 6 and 7, 2014. The workshop hosted over 30 participants and 40 students from Eden Marine High School for two days of talks and outings to showcase the amazing diversity of shore birds on the Sapphire Coast….
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Planning is already well under way for the Easter school holidays in April here at the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre. Our holiday program is packed with ‘Snorkel Safaris’ and ‘Rocky Shore Rambles’ to educate and entertain the whole family. We suggest booking early to avoid disappointment as these programs often book out. Download…
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Up until this Summer I had not heard of an Umbrella snail (or shell). It was when we found one at Shelly’s Beach, Eden on a Rocky Shore Ramble that I first learnt about this strange but wonderful creature. The Umbrella snail (Umbraculum umbraculum) is a large marine gastropod mollusc in the group Opisthobranchia. Opisthobranchs are characterized…
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