Events - September 2007

International Clean Up The World Weekend
Underwater Clean Up - Chowder Bay
Sat 15th

Bush Regeneration - Reef Beach - Sun 16th

Bush Regeneration - Vaucluse - Sun 23rd

Fish Survey Training
Workshop Thurs 27th / Dives Sun 30th

URG HarbourKeepers Fish Survey - Sun 30th

Underwater Clean Up - Chowder Bay, Mosman - Sat 15th

Plunge Diving will be running an underwater clean up dive in the beautiful Chowder Bay for International Clean Up the World Weekend.

Chowder Bay is a glorious dive with many exotic fish, but the high density of people living and visiting the area can result in an unsightly build up of rubbish. Join this event to be part of a team of divers concerned with the marine environment and determined to make a difference.

The event starts at 09.00am at the Plunge Diving shop located right on Chowder Bay, Mosman.

To book a place on the Chowder Bay underwater clean up contact Dave: info@harbourkeepers.org.au.

Bush Regeneration - Reef Beach, Balgowlah Heights
Sun 16th

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.

Fish Survey training and dives - Workshop Thurs 27th / Dives Sun 30th

Volunteer divers will be trained to participate in HarbourKeepers & CoastKeepers survey of marine fish in NSW. The Fish Survey project provides a means for the dive community to contribute to marine conservation by gathering data on the population and distribution of 50 NSW marine fish. HarbourKeepers forwards this data to BioNet, Project AWARE and other agencies.

Training consists of a 3 hour fish identification workshop and two training dives. Divers who successfully complete training are able to incorporate Fish Surveys into their normal dive activities and join organised Fish Survey events. Successful completion of the HarbourKeepers Fish Survey course also results in PADI certification as a Project AWARE Fish Identification speciality diver.

Dive equipment for HarbourKeepers Fish Survey training is generously supplied by Plunge Diving - HarbourKeepers primary dive supporter. Click here to visit Plunge Diving's website.

To learn more about HarbourKeepers and CoastKeepers Fish Surveys click here.

If you would like to get involved in Fish Surveys first register as a HarbourKeeper and then contact Dave on info@harbourkeepers.org.au

This project has been assisted by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust.

Bush Regeneration - Hermitage Foreshore - Vaucluse - Sun 23rd

Calling all HarbourKeepers - Sydney Harbour needs you!

The beautiful Hermitage Foreshore in the Sydney Harbour National Park in Vaucluse is suffering from a weed invasion that is nudging out native plant species and not providing the correct foods or habitats for native animals.

This is a chance to be involved in a new conservation project from the beginning. You will learn about native plants and wildlife and make a real difference to the conservation of Sydney Harbour. No experience is required as you will work under the guidance of skilled natural area managers from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Read more about HarbourKeepers work along the Hermitage Foreshore here.

To get involved in the Hermitage Foreshore bush regeneration contact Dave: info@harbourkeepers.org.au.

URG HarbourKeepers Fish Survey - Sun 30th

The Underwater Research Group (URG) will be conducting a Fish Survey dive on Sunday 30th. This 14-19 metre dive will be near Red Indian Fish Wall. Dive with some of Sydney's most knowledgable, experienced and friendly divers and be amazed!

Membership of URG is required for URG boat dives, while all HarbouKeepers & CoastKeepers are welcome on shore dives. For more information about URG go to www.urgdiveclub.org.au

Please click here to register!

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