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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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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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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SAVE THE DATE!! “BIRDLIFE AUSTRALIA” SHORE BIRD WORKSHOP!! MARCH 6th & 7th, 2014 (Thursday and Friday) 9:30am – 4:00pm Birdlife Australia will be hosting another Shorebird and Beach nesting bird Workshop with talks and presentations at the SCMDC, with the next day spent out in the field. Thursday will be at the Marine Discovery…
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The Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre is excited to announce the introduction of 2 NEW education programs in 2014. Marine Debris – What’s the harm? A hands-on, scientific look at what marine debris is and the impacts that debris can have on our marine environment. Students will participate in discussion and activities surrounding this…
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Glowing bacteria created from jellyfish seems like part of a strange science fiction movie but that is what students have been doing as part of an ANU funded education program. Throughout November students from Bega, Cooma, Narooma, Batemans Bay, Ulladulla and Moruya were lucky enough to participate in this program where they had the chance…
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The Now and When ANU art exhibition will be officially opened at the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre at 6pm on Friday November 1. View the NOW&WHEN Catalogue for more information on this wonderful exhibition that brings art and science together.
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Now and When: Contemplating Climates on the South East Coast is an exhibition of visual art by participants in the ANU School of Art Field Study that took place in and around Eden, NSW in 2013. Visual images in various media express ideas and feelings about anticipated environmental changes to the inspirational coastal landscapes…
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