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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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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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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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 Nature Coast Marine Group is hosting a workshop on rescuing pelicans and other shorebirds that have been injured by fishing tackle and other debris. The workshop, which will be run by Australian Seabird Rescue South Coast, will be held at Narooma on Saturday 22 February. Anyone wishing to go should contact the organisers…
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Discover the beauty of the underwater environment up close and personal. The Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre offers a number of snorkel opportunities for you to take part in. Snorkel with a qualified snorkel instructor and marine scientist for only $25 per person including snorkel, fins and mask (some sizes of wetsuits available). Snorkels are…
Read more →A weekend filled with clown fish and marine adventures is what you can expect at the annual conference for the Marine Discovery Centres Australia network. The weekend brings together over 10 marine discovery centres from around Australia to share ideas and insights into the world of marine education. This year the conference was held…
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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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