Events - June 2007

Bush Regeneration - Dunbogan
Mon 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th

Fish Survey @ Bondi - Sun 3rd

Grey Nurse Shark Presentation - Tue 12th

Fish Survey Training at Coffs Harbour -
Fri 15th - Sat 16th

URG CoastKeepers Fish Survey - Sun 17th

Bush Regeneration: Dunbogan - Gogleys Lagoon/Trevors Corner - Mon 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th

The Mid North Coast Branch of National Parks Association complete bush regeneration work every Monday morning at Gogleys Lagoon and Trevors Corner in Dunbogan, a short drive south of Port Macquarie.

This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to contribute to the restoration of this beautiful part of the NSW coast. No previous experience is required as training will be given on the day, so come along and gain some new skills while making new friends.

Work starts at 8 am and finishes at 11 am. You should bring morning tea, plenty of drinking water, protective clothing, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent and a hat. The meeting place changes every week so contact us in advance to book a place and ensure that you have the correct meeting location. Contact Dave at daver@marine.org.au

Fish Survey @ Bondi - Sun 3rd

A group of volunteer divers undertake bi-monthly fish surveys at North Bondi as part of CoastKeepers @ Bondi. Participation is open to any diver who has completed the HarbourKeepers and CoastKeepers Fish Survey course. Through these regular dives a picture of the frequency, distribution and seasonal variation of 50 key marine fish species at north Bondi will be built.

Data collected from the Bondi Fish Surveys is forwarded to BioNet - the NSW government's online biodiversity database, Project AWARE for inclusion in a global fish survey initiative, Waverley Council and the Bondi Marine Discovery Centre.

The CoastKeepers @ Bondi Fish Survey "hub" is the first of many CoastKeepers Fish Survey groups to be trained on the NSW coast. Click here to register if you would like to get involved. If you belong to a dive club or can organise a group of divers through a dive shop or other organisation and you would like to set up a Fish Survey hub in your area please contact Dave at daver@marine.org.au

Please check out our Fish Survey pages for more information on the surveys.

This project is supported by Envirofund.

Grey Nurse Shark Presentation - Sydney CBD - Tue 12th

The Grey Nurse Shark population on the east coast of Australia is critically endangered (IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) with fewer than 500 individuals remaining. They are an inconic species whose loss would be a tragedy with unforeseen consequences to NSW's marine ecosystems. The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) will present an overview of past, current and future research on the east coast population of Grey Nurse Sharks for NPA members and volunteers.

The presentation will provide a general overview of the biology, reproduction and population status of the grey nurse shark. It will focus on areas where past research has been conducted including distribution, abundance & population size. It will examine migratory movements, threats, population trajectories and genetics. It will also discuss the current SEACAMS, pop-up archival tagging program and artificial breeding program.

The presentation will start at 18.30 in the Sydney CBD at a location to be advised. Bookings are essential so reserve a place by emailing Dave at info@coastkeepers.org.au or call 02 9299 0000.

Read more about the Grey Nurse Shark and Let Lucy Live, NPA~Marine's campaign for their survival here.

Fish Survey Training at Coffs Harbour - Fri 15th - Sat 16th

Divers from the Solitary Islands Underwater Research Group (SURG) will become the third CoastKeepers hub to be trained to conduct Fish Surveys over this weekend. Divers will be trained in survey methodology, diver safety and techniques for identifying the 50 target marine fish of the survey. Once certified the SURG divers will be able to monitor the distribution, frequency and seasonal variations of the survey fish in their area.

These surveys will provide a valuable set of baseline data for marine managers. Ongoing surveys will alert marine managers to impacts that are influencing fish populations. Data from the Solitary Islands Marine Park Fish Surveys will additionally be sent to BioNet to help with marine management at a state level. To learn more about Fish Surveys click here. If you belong to a dive club in NSW and would like to find out how to get involved contact Dave at daver@marine.org.au

This project is supported by Envirofund.

URG CoastKeepers Fish Survey - Sun 17th

UnderWater Research Group (URG) will be conducting a Fish Survey dive on Sunday 17th. Contact Michael Abott for details. To take part in URG Fish Survey dives you must have completed your Fish Survey training with NPA Marine.

URG dives are some of the most popular CoastKeepers activities, so if you are intersted try to get on board quick! For more information about URG go to www.urgdiveclub.org.au

Get involved in Fish Surveys

CoastKeepers Fish Surveys monitor 50 different NSW marine fish species. Divers are trained in survey techniques and fish identification. For more information about CoastKeepers Fish Surveys click here.

Please click here to register!

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