SCMDC hosted the 6th Annual Network Meeting for members of Marine Discovery Centres Australia over last weekend. We had s uperb autumn weather to showcase our beautiful region and welcome members from: Thursday Island (Qld), Woodbridge (Tas), Henley Beach (SA), Naturaliste (WA), Central Coast (NSW) and Queenscliff (Vic). The annual Meeting allows members to…
Read more →The Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre has been working closely with the NSW Department of Industry & Investment in helping raise awareness about the newly discovered marine pest known as Didemnum vexillum (or colonial sea squirt). Any boat owners, fishermen, yachtsmen or divers using Twofold Bay are urged to familiarise themselves with the…
Read more →Representatives from Marine Discovery Centres Australia will converge on Eden next weekend for the annual workshop/conference to share ideas, resources and some laughs. It’s a great opportunity for the various centres to discuss new educational opportunities and also see what our region has to offer. Check out the new website: www.mdca.org.au to link to…
Read more →Our 2nd Annual Marine Science Forum, held on 20th & 21st March 2010, was another huge success with over 120 people attending each session. 6 impressive and highly regarded speakers gave the audience an insight into their work, covering everything from deep sea canyons (up to 11km deep) to isopods, rocky shoreline ecology to…
Read more →Marine Studies Students from Eden Marine High School found out all about what a 1st Year University lecture in Marine Science might be like when Professor Patrick De Deckker from The Australian National University visited on Friday 19th March. In a lead up to the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre’s 2nd Annual Marine Science…
Read more →Have you registered yet? What are you waiting for?? This is your opportunity to hear some of our most respected Marine Scientists presenting on fascinating topics relating to our special marine environment. At only $20/day per person it is worth your while coming along. Listen and learn, enjoy the amazing visual images and rub…
Read more →Early Bird rates apply for ‘Living on the Edge’ Marine Science Forum. Registrations received before Friday 26th February 2010. Download your registration form now to take advantage of these rates: General Public Early Bird Rate $15 per day (normal rate $20 per day) Government Representatives Early Bird Rate $40 per day (normal rate $50…
Read more →Staff at the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre have enjoyed working with a visiting student from Santa Cruz, California over the last few weeks. Maia Lipkin, who is staying with her brother in Tathra, is studying Environmental Studies and is working on a project involving the development of Environmental Education tools. Maia has joined…
Read more →Board, Staff and Volunteers have been welcoming our newest staff member this week. Jade Torr, who recently completed her HSC at Eden Marine High School, has been selected for a Traineeship in Certificate II Tourism. The Discovery Centre is working in conjunction with Auswide Projects and Sertec in managing Jade’s role in the Centre’s…
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