CSIRO; tagging a white shark

CSIRO are a truly wonderful Australian science research resource. Key result areas stretch across a wide spectrum and when it comes to the mysteries of the ocean they dive deep. They also help to educate the public.

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CoralWatch Professional Development Workshops 3-6 October 2014 .

Learn more about coral reef ecology, reef health and the importance of reef conservation. Receive tools and knowledge to engage your students in a global reef monitoring program.

-          3-6 October 2014 - 'Caring for Corals' at Heron Island for senior science, marine & geography teachers

-          22 October 2014 – ‘Corals at Your Doorstep’ at Wellington Point for primary school teachers focusing on grade 4-7

Both workshops include practical, classroom & field activities. Registration costs include a range of take-home materials.

Download the EOI and register your interest today or contact CoralWatch to find out more: www.coralwatch.org or email info@coralwatch.org.
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CSIRO report on Lionfish

CSIRO Double Helix is a fantastic site for students and teacher interested in how things work.  One recent article describes Lionfish hunting strategies including invisibility tactics.

Lionfish hunting party

4 July 2014 by Sarah Leave a comment

Lionfish wave their big side fins before a group hunt.
Image: Wikimedia Commons/Jens Petersen

In the warm tropical ocean around the Great Barrier Reef, the lionfish hunts. Venomous fins fan out to trap a school of smaller fish. The little fish look for an escape. But this lionfish is not hunting alone.

As we grow up, we learn to share, take turns and cooperate. Now it seems lionfish use the same skills for a more deadly purpose. New research shows lionfish hunt better when they cooperate with other lionfish, and that they share the meal evenly.

Lionfish are predators and use their long, stripy fins to corner prey. 

Click here to see more

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Shoreham Beach

Enjoy the adventures of Ed the Bear and his partner, Steve Savage, at a beautiful shingled salt marsh in Shoreham, UK (below). Like saltmarshes in Australia the hardy plants that live there can have stunning colours as well as providing essential environmental services for us.

You can view many more of our friend Ed's adventures at http://adventuresofedthebear.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/shorerham-beach.html

Shoreham Beach

Hi All

Today I took Abby to my beach at Shoreham. I explained that the beach was a nature reserve because of the rare vegetated shingle habitat – special plants that grow in the pebbles. They can survive with little water, no soil and survive the strong winds, hot sun and salty sea spray.

Although Steve and the nature reserve team help to look after the plants and wildlife, they were concerned about how global issues such as climate change, sea level rise, increase in storms and other issues might affect this beach. This is why I started my global travels to visit scientists to find out what they know about the ocean and the damage humans are doing to the ocean. 

Off to Dungeness tomorrow to show Abby where some of the beach shingle travels to because of the sea and wave action. Sea defenses stop some the shingle moving so the beach doesn't get washed away

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Marine debris collection: TomSea

There are lots of ways to do marine debris collection and we will highlight these from time to time. This clip demonstrates the one that TomSea have developed.


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Mantas of the Great Barrier Reef

Manta Rays of the Great Barrier Reef BY Fabrice Jainehttp://youtu.be/YyhJsiFUNQM for the

2013 People's Choice Bommies Award

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Maritime 14 - Ship to Shore, Melbourne 10-12 November

Australia’s inaugural national shipping and domestic commercial vessel conference The Australian Maritime Safety Authority invites you to attend Australia’s inaugural national shipping and domestic vessel conference - Maritime 14: Ship to Shore. Combining the knowledge and resources of Natship and the Marine Safety Conference, this event will provide a unique opportunity for people involved in both the shipping and domestic commercial vessel industries to discuss the latest maritime developments in regulations, safety, environment, seafarer qualifications, navigation and search & rescue. With a concurrent exhibition, Maritime 2014 will provide a meeting place for industry representatives to exchange ideas and knowledge, as well as to establish personal and business connections. Registrations are now open, for more information, please visitwww.maritime2014.com.au. As the inaugural event and a combination of two conference, Maritime 2014 is expected to draw a strong attendance from both the shipping and local commercial vessel industry. Conference participants will be keen to work together in discussing and raising issues involved with maritime operations across Australia Aligning your organisation with this important conference ensures you continue to have a presence and are visibly involved with shaping the future of this industry. Bookings for exhibition space and sponsorship are now open.  More information can be found on theMaritime 2014 website.    Maritime 2014 is proudly organised by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Maritime 2014 Event Team GPO Box 2181 CANBERRA ACT 2601 AUSTRALIA maritime2014@amsa.gov.au Tel: +61 (0)2 6279 5032 Tel: +61 (0)2 6279 5098

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