Our 3rd Marine Science Forum on 26th & 27th March 2011 will not only feature presentations about sea urchins and fish, but will also cover a subject close to the hearts of many seafood lovers: oysters. Or more specifically – Sydney Rock Oysters which grow in many of the beautiful estuaries of the Far…
Read more →We have another great line up of fascinating and engaging speakers for the 3rd Annual Marine Science Forum on 26th & 27th March 2011. Next year’s theme will be ‘Food for Thought’ and topics such as oysters, sea urchins, sardines and salmon will be covered. We will also receive a report on the recent…
Read more →Whale Weekend at the Discovery Centre was a huge success. There was standing room only in the Theatrette on Friday night for Dave Donnelly’s very informative presentation about the latest news in whale research. Saturday was a huge day, with loads of young families taking advantage of the free entry. Many children…
Read more →There’ll be lots of things to see and do during Whale Weekend at the Discovery Centre on 29th & 30th October. Friday night will see well known Marine Wildlife Consultant David Donnelly telling us all about his amazing adventures researching many species of whales along the East Coast of Australia. This will take place in…
Read more →The Power family from Lyneham in the ACT were our special guests last week as part of their Great Aussie Road Trip. Jasmine, Jemma and little Teddy, along with parents Rachel and Greg and a few friends took part in a guided Rocky Shore Ramble with Sheree and Jade before touring the Discovery Centre….
Read more →It seems that holding a function on polling day is a winner! We were impressed with the number of people that called in to witness the opening of our new lab and take a look around the Centre. Professor Andrew Roberts, Director of the Research School of Earth Sciences at the Australian National University…
Read more →Long-awaited test results have identified that the sea squirt found in Twofold Bay in March is NOT the invasive sea squirt Didemnum vexillum. This is a great relief to community members, fisherfolk and more importantly the mussel farmers in Twofold Bay who held grave fears for their mussel stock and future viability if the…
Read more →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…
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