Events - April 2005

Caulerpa taxifolia Removal - Sun 3rd

Bush Regeneration - Sun 17th

Caulerpa taxifolia Removal - North Harbour Aquatic Reserve - Sun 3rd

What Happened on the Day?
The Caulerpa Removal event on Sunday 3rd April was very successful.

The HarbourKeepers team of divers was picked up by theProDive boat in the early afternoon. When they arrived at North Harbour Aquatic Reserve near Manly they worked together to remove the invasive weed, Caulerpa taxifolia, from the Harbour floor.

What is Caulerpa taxifolia?
The aquarium strain of Caulerpa taxifolia is an invasive pest species that has infested Sydney Harbour.

Different from the native strain, the aquarium strain is used as decorative aquarium plant. It's invasion into oceans has created problems throughout the world. It grows rapidly, greatly reduces local biodiversity and is particularly threatening to native seagrass beds.

There is a need to control this invasive introduced weed so that measures can be taken to minimise its impact on our precious harbour environment.

Removal of Caulerpa taxifolia
HarbourKeepers are needed to help remove this weed from the seafloor. HarbourKeepers will be trained in the correct removal techniques for this weed by a NSW Fisheries scientist who will be present on the day.

Yes I want to join HarbourKeepers Caulerpa Team!
If you want to join HarbourKeepers, please register your interest.

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Bush Regeneration - Reef Beach, Balgowlah Heights
Sun 17th

These monthly bush regeneration activities are a great chance to socialise with your fellow HarbourKeepers, help look after Sydney Harbour and take in the scenic views!

This month newcomers learnt new skills while regenerating the natural bushland around Reef Beach and everybody made new friends while enjoying the morning tea provided by the NPWS.

This really is a great location to get involved in bush regeneration. There arent many places that you can enjoy some of the best views Sydney Harbour has to offer while making a huge difference for the local environment.

HarbourKeepers volunteers can join the Reef Beach Volunteers on the first Sunday morning of every month. You can come along to just one day or make it part of your regular monthly Sunday activities.

Bush regeneration at this site is conducted in conjunction with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). NPWS provide training for beginners so that everyone could get involved no matter what their level of experience.

To get involved in Reef Beach bush regeneration register as a HarbourKeeper. Once registered you will receive regular email newsletters about upcoming events, however if there is an event you are interested in attending before you receive a newsletter contact Dave daver@marine.org.au

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