Events - August 2006

Fish Survey Training Workshop - Wed 9th and associated Training Dive - Sun 13th

URG HarbourKeepers Fish Survey - Sat 12th

Bush Regeneration - Reef Beach - Sun 20th

Fish Survey Training Workshop - Tues 22nd and associated Training Dive - Thurs 24th

Fish Survey Training Workshop - Wed 9th and associated Fish Survey Training Dive - Sun 13th

It may be deep mid-winter but that's not enough to stop our intrepid HarbourKeepers from surveying. Even two flooded drysuits and a (temporarily) lost mask and snorkel could not put the dampers on a perfect sunny day for the first of August's training dives. And if any of our wetsuited divers were smirking when their drysuited colleagues got a drenching they didn't let it show - much!

The Plunge Diving jetty has once again proved to be a home for many of our target species. Yellowfin Bream and Tarwhine, Sawtail Surgeonfish and Three - Bar Porcupinefish are mixed in with liberal quantities of Eastern Hulafish and Black Spot Goatfish to make an awesome fish soup. More elusive species can be found by those divers that venture farther out from the pier.

For information on the surveys click here.

Dives are held courtesy of Plunge Diving and the Environmental Trust. See our supporters section for more details

Register today as a HarbourKeeper to receive our newsletters and start participating!

URG HarbourKeepers Fish Survey - Sat 12th

UnderWater Research Group (URG) conducted a survey dive on Satruday, August 12th, at the North Harbour Aquatic Reserve.

URG dives are some of the most popular HarbourKeepers activities, so if you are intersted try to get on board quick!

For information on the surveys click here.

Bush Regeneration - Reef Beach, Balgowlah Heights
Sun 20th

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! Newcomers will learn new skills while regenerating the natural bushland around Reef Beach.

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.

Fish Survey Training Workshop - Tues 22nd and associated Fish Survey Training Dive - Thurs 24th

August's second training dive day was an opportunity for our volunteer surveyors to achieve their 15 minutes of fame! Totally Wild came down to film our surveying activities in order to make the HarbourKeepers Fish Biodiversity Survey the key section of an upcoming program. Totally Wild presenter and NPA~Marine SeaStar Jack Yabsley was the presenter on the day. Participants were filmed preparing for dives and discussing their experiences after the dive. Keep an eye on this website for the screening date or register as a HarbourKeeper to receive email updates.

After their brush with fame our surveyors got down to business and once again found a great mix of our target species. Several divers saw some beautiful little White's Seahorses, perfectly blended into their surroundings making them harder to see and all the more exciting to spot.

For information on the surveys click here.

Dives are held courtesy of Plunge Diving and the Environmental Trust. See our supporters section for more details.

Please click here to register!

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