Put your sunscreen on and get your swimmers ready because summer is here and we have an action packed calendar of activities for you to join. Come into the centre for a fun, hands-on experience that will excite and delight people of all ages. Take a look at the abundance of local fish and…
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The school holidays are almost upon us. I can hear the excitement now. The weather is warming up and the whales are swarming the Sapphire Coast, Spring is the perfect time to explore the local marine environment. And what better way than with the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre. See beneath the ocean surface…
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Last weekend National Parks Association of NSW members enjoyed a somewhat different excursion to what they are used to with a visit to the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre, followed by exploration of nearby rock pools. In the Marine Centre the group viewed informative displays about the marine environment with a particular focus on our region….
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This Saturday (August 23) SCMDC is holding an Open Day to celebrate National Science Week. As part of the Open Day we will be running our second Oceans Connected marine survey. The survey is running from 11am – 1pm and we would like to invite you to come along and be citizen scientists for the day….
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The Sapphire Coast will be celebrating science in a big way this year through a Science Festival during National Science Week from Saturday 16 to 23 August. With significant funding through the Australian Government Inspiring Australia program, a group of organisations led by the Atlas of Life, has formed the Sapphire Coast Regional Science…
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Enjoy the school holidays out of the cold with our marine activities in the centre, or enjoy the coastal sunshine on one of our rocky shore rambles. Book in now for fun and learning these school holidays. Or just pop into the centre to see the fish feeding and to get hands-on with the local…
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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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