• Marine Mania Trivia Night

    by  • July 14, 2012 • 0 Comments

    Dive into marine trivia to celebrate National Science Week 2012. Don’t fret it’s not all science but it is all marine! The Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre and the Wharf Restaurant & Merimbula Aquarium are hosting a wet and wild trivia night.  The Marine Mania trivia night will be a marine adventure, with questions…

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    Success with Community Action Grant

    by  • July 13, 2012

    We were very excited to receive advice today from the Australian Government Caring for our Country Grants Program that we have succeeded with an application for a Community Action Grant. The Grant Project is a joint initiative between SCMDC, Australian Seabird Rescue Organisation, Far South Coast Birdwatchers and National Parks & Wildlife Shorebird Recovery…

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    The Australian National University Open Day

    by  • July 11, 2012

    Thinking about going to uni next year? Why not take yourself along to The Australian National University’s Open Day on Saturday 25th August 9am – 4pm to find out more. The ANU Open Day  gives you the opportunity to discover all that studying at ANU has to offer, with advice on enrolment, university life and a…

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    Professor Steve Kennelly at SCMDC to talk about bycatch reduction

    by  • July 11, 2012

    Come down to the marine discovery centre in July for an engaging presentation from Professor Steve Kennelly, Chief Scientist and Director of Fisheries Research and the Director of Cronulla Fisheries Research Centre of Excellence. Professor Kennelly is a remarkable speaker and an international fisheries expert. Presenting on: Reducing Bycatch in the World’s Fisheries When:…

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    Octavia and her babies

    by  • June 28, 2012 • 0 Comments

    It has been an exciting month here at the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre with the multiple births of literally hundreds of baby octopus occurring over a number of days. First discovered Monday the 4th of June,  the tank was bubbling with activity as minute (about 1mm long) baby octopus, or hatchlings, bobbed around and up and down…

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    Professor Steve Kennelly will be here in late July

    by  • June 26, 2012

    Professor Steve Kennelly, Chief Scientist and Director of Fisheries Research, Director of Cronulla Fisheries Research Centre of Excellence, has kindly accepted an invitation to give a presentation at the Discovery Centre on Tuesday 31st July.  The presentation will be entitled “Reducing Bycatch in the World’s Fisheries”. Associate Members will be admitted FREE.  All others $5/each. Don’t miss…

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    Last chance to be honoured as a Foundation Associate Member

    by  • June 13, 2012

    Anyone joining us as an Associate Member prior to 30 June 2020 will be permanently recognised in the Centre as a Foundation Associate Member.  There are plenty of benefits for you – including a 12 month Annual Pass into the Centre with unlimited access and FREE entry to our many coming events such as:…

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    Competition winners announced

    by  • June 7, 2012

    'Humpback Highway' by Jemma Swan

    The Australian National University (ANU) and the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre are excited to announce the winners of their ‘Sea Connections’ competition for high school students. Junior Prize winners were:  1st place – Tom Kelly (Bega High School) and 2nd Place – Angus McDonald (Eden Marine High School).  Senior winners were:  1st place…

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    Associate Membership is now available for the Discovery Centre

    by  • April 13, 2012

    Community members are invited to become Associate Members of Eden Marine Centre Ltd – the parent company of the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre.  Benefits abound for Associate Members including: 12 months unlimited entry into the Discovery Centre 10% discount of all our retail stock early email notice and free entry into special events…

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