In the lead up to our Annual Marine Science Forum on the 2nd and 3rd of May, we will feature a post about each of the scientists presenting this year. This week we would like to introduce you to: Mrs Katherine Schmutter PhD Candidate, The Australian National University Forum presentation: What can we do about ocean…
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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 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…
Read more →The Discovery Centre’s National Science Week 2013 celebrations went off with a bang at a huge Science by the Sea Open Day last Saturday, with literally hundreds of budding new scientists attending. It was clear from the beginning that our staff members and volunteers know just how to make science fun, with children creating…
Read more →The Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery was thrilled to learn that it succeeded with a Grant to hold a Community Open Day on Saturday August 17 to celebrate National Science Week 2013. Last month, NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner announced Inspiring Australia funding of $9500 to the Far South Coast region. The Sapphire Coast Marine…
Read more →In the lead up to our Annual Marine Science Forum on the 4th and 5th May, we will feature a post about each of the scientists presenting this year. Dr Stephen Eggins, Fellow, Research School of Earth Sciences, The Australian National University. Steve Eggins is a marine biogeochemist and senior fellow at the Research…
Read more →Forum bookings have had an upsurge in the last few days as people realise it is only days away now. We can still take bookings up until Friday afternoon but if you want to join us and mingle with the presenters during lunch, you need to register by Thursday. All attendees must fill in…
Read more →Marine Education Officer Jillian Riethmuller took her newly developed Marine Science program entitled ‘Murder in the Depths’ to Eden Marine High School today for a trial run. From the feedback we received from the Year 8 Marine Studies students, the program was a great success. We wish to thank our sponsors The Australian National…
Read more →Download your ‘Who Cares’ Marine Science Forum 2013 Registration Form and send it in by April 19 2013 to receive the early bird special. Check our website every week for the ‘Speaker Spotlight’ where we showcase the topics and backgrounds of the wonderful speakers that we will be having at this year’s forum. The speakers will be: Dr…
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