Events - March 2007

Clean Up Australia Day Dives - Sun 4th

URG HarbourKeepers Fish Survey - Sun 4th

Secrets of Seahorses - Manly - Sat 10th

Bush Regeneration - Reef Beach - Sun 18th

Study marine conservation at Tafe - Brookvale Campus - Sat 24th

Clean Up Australia Day Dives - Sun 4th

Come get involved in a nation wide event unlike anything you have ever experienced! Explore and discover the beauties of Sydney Harbour and its wonders deep below the surface. Join HarbourKeepers and our many friends while we take part in helping clean up Australia!!

There are many things you can get involved in that day, from dives to bush regeneration. Bring your friends and lets get down and dirty to help bring back Sydney Harbour and its surrounds to it original natural beauty.

For those of you interested in seeing what the depths below hold, you may be interested in joining up with one of the many dives groups partaking in Clean Up Australia Day.

Below are dive operators that have confirmed they will be going out to do HarbourKeepers dives as part of Clean Up Australia Day. If you are keen to get involved register as a HarbourKeeper to receive monthly event updates and activity registration details.

Balmoral Pool, Balmoral - Underwater and land-based clean ups are happening at Balmoral Pool so you needn't get wet to get involved! A good chance for divers to bring along their non-diving partners and achieve a positive environmental outcome. Dive services are arranged through Dive 2000. Contact Liz Brodie on lbrodie@bigpond.com for details.

More information on the dive groups that will be participating will be available shortly, so make sure you check back regularly to find one near you!

URG HarbourKeepers Fish Survey - Sun 4th

UnderWater Research Group (URG) will be conducting a survey dive on Sunday March 4th, diving to 18M or less. Dive with some of Sydney's most knowledgable, experienced and friendly divers and be amazed!

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

Marine Environment Expo: Secrets of Seahorses - Manly Cove Beach - Manly - Sat 10th
Manly Council are holding a Marine Environment Expo with the theme of Secrets of Seahorses on the beach at Manly Cove (between Manly Wharf and Ocean World). Come and learn about the beautiful but vulnerable seahorse from a range of exhibitors including environmental agencies and local photographers. The event is from 9am to 1pm with a presentation by NSW Fisheries experts at 11.00am inside Ocean World.

Bush Regeneration - Reef Beach, Balgowlah Heights
Sun 18th

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. 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.

Study marine conservation at Tafe - Brookvale Campus
Sat 24th

NPA~Marine has worked with TAFE to create a Statement of Attainment in Marine and Coastal Conservation for HarbourKeepers and CoastKeepers volunteers. Through a combination of classroom theory and outdoor practical work students will learn about marine conservation issues and practical bush regeneration skills. Coastal and marine streams allow non-divers and divers to complete this course. Click here for more information.

Please click here to register!

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