Events - February 2005

Fish Biodiversity Survey - Sun 6th

Bush Regeneration - Sun 20th

Fish Biodiversity Survey - Sun 6th

Identifying which marine species live in Sydney Harbour and the abundance of these species will assist in gaining an understanding of what lies beneath the Harbour's surface. This will assist us in appropriate environmental management of our harbour.

The HarbourKeepers fish biodiversity study on the 6th of February was a huge success. ProDive supplied the boat that took divers Old Man's Hat, a popular dive site just inside North Head. There was great visibility and the water temperature was just right.

The HarbourKeepers were instructed in fish identification and kept records of all aquatic life they came across.

Target species observed by the HarbourKeepers were Yellowtail, Morwong, Old Wife, Mado, Blue Wrasse. Some lucky divers were also rewarded with glimpses of Weedy Sea Dragons and some had close encounters with Blue Gropers.

More Fish Biodiversity surveys will be conducted throughout the year. Register as a HarbourKeeper so you can take part in these and other exciting harbour events.

Bush Regeneration - Reef Beach, Balgowlah Heights
Sun 20th

Sunday the 20th was a great day out for all who participated. The site was right beside the Manly Scenic Walkway at Reef Beach, with great views out to North Head.

A NPWS officer was present to give some help for those unfamiliar with the process of bush regeneration. Also present were a number of Reef Beach Volunteers, a core group who meet regularly to conduct bush regeneration at the site. The number of HarbourKeepers volunteers to turn up was also very satisfying.

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.

Please click here to register!

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