Events - May 2006

1st ever HarbourKeepers Fish ID Workshop and Dive
- Sat 6th

Bush Regeneration - Reef Beach - Sun 21th

1st ever HarbourKeepers Fish ID Workshop and Dive
Sat 6th

HarbourKeepers hosted their first ever Fish Identification Workshop courtesy of Willoughby Council on Saturday 6th April, 2006.

This exciting new workshop was available to HarbourKeepers keen to get into the water and take part in our recently launched Fish Survey Dives. This workshop was lead by Dave Roe, a highly experienced diver who has worked for many years in the marine tourism and dive industry.

Divers learnt about each of the 50 marine fish species used in HarbourKeepers Fish Surveys and familiarised themselves with the survey methodology and dive slates used to record the information during the dives.

So they could use their new skills straight away, HarbourKeepers arranged a dive for its 12 participants immediately after the workshop at Sugarloaf Bay. This site was selected by Willoughby Council as its marine life had never been surveyed here and therefore remained a mystery to the council.

By going out to this rarely dived area, HarbourKeepers were able to provide the council with valuable information about what lives in the area so that they can better understand and protect this marine life in the future.

Marine life sighted on the dive included:

Sydney Cardinalfish
Eastern Hulafish
Yellowfin Bream
Yellowtail Scad
Luderick
Stripeys
Silver batfish
Old Wife
Mado
Six-Spine Leatherjacket

(For information on each of these species pleasevisit our fish gallery)

Following the dive, our HarbourKeepers recorded their information onto data sheets and discussed their results with each other and the film crew who covered the day.

A special thanks to Willoughby Council for their support of the day!

To take part in this or other similar events event please register as a HarbourKeeper.

Bush Regeneration - Reef Beach, Balgowlah Heights
Sun 21th

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.

Please click here to register!

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