Wings were aflutter at the Shorebird workshop held at the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre on March 6 and 7, 2014. The workshop hosted over 30 participants and 40 students from Eden Marine High School for two days of talks and outings to showcase the amazing diversity of shore birds on the Sapphire Coast….
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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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Up until this Summer I had not heard of an Umbrella snail (or shell). It was when we found one at Shelly’s Beach, Eden on a Rocky Shore Ramble that I first learnt about this strange but wonderful creature. The Umbrella snail (Umbraculum umbraculum) is a large marine gastropod mollusc in the group Opisthobranchia. Opisthobranchs are characterized…
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SAVE THE DATE!! “BIRDLIFE AUSTRALIA” SHORE BIRD WORKSHOP!! MARCH 6th & 7th, 2014 (Thursday and Friday) 9:30am – 4:00pm Birdlife Australia will be hosting another Shorebird and Beach nesting bird Workshop with talks and presentations at the SCMDC, with the next day spent out in the field. Thursday will be at the Marine Discovery…
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The Nature Coast Marine Group is hosting a workshop on rescuing pelicans and other shorebirds that have been injured by fishing tackle and other debris. The workshop, which will be run by Australian Seabird Rescue South Coast, will be held at Narooma on Saturday 22 February. Anyone wishing to go should contact the organisers…
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My name is Stacey Kelleher and I am just about to start my third year studying Marine Biology at Deakin University in Warrnambool. I chose to do my placement for uni at the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre because I had been there before and loved the center and all of the different programs…
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The Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre is excited to announce the introduction of 2 NEW education programs in 2014. Marine Debris – What’s the harm? A hands-on, scientific look at what marine debris is and the impacts that debris can have on our marine environment. Students will participate in discussion and activities surrounding this…
Read more →The SCMDC January 2014 newsletter is now available. This newsletter covers from our June Newsletter to now. Have a read and see all the activities we have been up to over the past 6 months. Download Sea Scenes January 2014
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Due to popular demand we have added in an extra two Rocky Shore Rambles these summer holidays. Our Rambles on the 14th and 15th of January are fully booked but we are now running additional sessions at the following times: * Friday January 17 at 4pm – BOOKED OUT * Friday January 24 at…
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Discover the beauty of the underwater environment up close and personal. The Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre offers a number of snorkel opportunities for you to take part in. Snorkel with a qualified snorkel instructor and marine scientist for only $25 per person including snorkel, fins and mask (some sizes of wetsuits available). Snorkels are…
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