Events - March 2005

Marine Clean-Up - Sun 6th

Bush Regeneration - Sun 20th

Marine Clean-Up - Sun 6th

Litter in Sydney Harbour is not only unsightly, but can also be environmentally damaging. HarbourKeepers dived to help remove some of this rubbish from the seafloor as part of Clean-Up Australia Day 2005.

HabourKeepers volunteers were trained in the most environmentally sound techniques for removing litter. In some cases marine debris becomes habitat for marine life and therefore its removal could actually cause more harm than good.

HarbourKeepers participation in Clean Up Australia Day at Manly was our largest event yet. Almost 60 HarbourKeepers came to clean up under the water at Fairlight and Forty Basket beaches in Manly on Sunday 6th of March. A multitude of rubbish was collected by the HarbourKeepers Clean Up team who were diving, snorkelling, shore diving and on the land.

20 HarbourKeepers dived from the ProDive boat which was generously supplied for free to help HarbourKeepers make the day a success. These divers removed many kilograms of rubbish from the Harbour floor including an old, rusty fish trap that had been abandoned with fish left inside. Luckily the HarbourKeepers were able to free the fish before removing this dangerous obstacle from the sensitive area it was found.

Other participants in the HarbourKeepers Clean Up Australia Day activities were Underwater Research Group, Manly Environment Centre, Fairlight Community Precinct and Manly Council. After the Clean Up, people enjoyed a barbeque organised by Richard Hewitt of Fairlight Precinct.

Bush Regeneration - Reef Beach, Balgowlah Heights
Sun 20th

The HarbourKeepers and reef beach bush regenerators were among the lucky people to spot some of the Humpback and Southern Wright whales cruising past the spectacular heads on Sunday June 19th. The whales will be in transit for a couple of months yet so if you haven't seen them this year join the regular HarbourKeepers bush regenerators.

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.

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