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25.01.2022 FISH COUNT 2020 - FREE WEBINAR (this Thur 6pm) Includes talk about RAYS, VIC SCALEYFIN (this years fishcount emblem) and the Fish Count. THIS THUR 22nd @ 6pm (quick name and email register here, and they will send you the Zoom link): https://vnpa.org.au/programs/nature-webinars/

25.01.2022 Wonderful for some of our MESAC team to meet so many locals at the Beaumaris IGA today. A great fundraiser selling our beautiful publications about all aspects of our marine environment and the good work that MESAC does. Perfect Christmas gifts Melitta Pinney - Radical Self Care Toni Roberts Betty Knight Raymond Lewis

25.01.2022 Free tonight? Float on over to a special Nature-at-home Great Victorian Fish Count celebration! Mark Norman (Parks Victoria) will chat about the 160 hours h...e spent face to face with the grouchiest reef fish of Popes Eye, Jodi Pini-Fitzsimmons (The Stingray Diaries) will share her insights on what drives the movements of our graceful rays, and we'll hear from VNPA's Nicole Mertens on the highlights of last year's Fish Count and what the Count will look like in 2020. TODAY 22 September 6:00-7:00pm On Zoom RSVP at https://vnpa.org.au/programs/nature-webinars/

24.01.2022 Hi everyone! We hope you are enjoying a little more freedom and can come down to the beach to enjoy this beautiful weather! Our Editor, Dr Toni Roberts, has been working hard with local community members to bring together this beautiful publication.... MESAC's Coastal Connections - A Nature Lover's Journal We have created this journal with the aim of fostering deeper connections with marine and coastal areas, and the flora and fauna that inhabit it. Many community members have contributed to its pages artists, photographers, scientists, snorkelers and walkers all of whom appreciate the wonders of coastal and marine environments. We hope that using this journal may help to cultivate closer attention to the natural environment, its seasonal changes and complex inter-relationships. Regular observation can encourage love and guardianship of our precious coastal environments that survive, and in some areas thrive, despite the impacts of proximity to urban areas. This beautiful home-grown journal makes a stunning gift for all occasions, particularly Christmas and the forthcoming summer season. What could be a more perfect gift! $20 plus postage. See MESAC website for more details and to order. http://mesac.org.au/newsletters-mesac/ Please feel free to share with colleagues, friends and family!

24.01.2022 We’ve had numerous reports of a southern right whale close to shore in Edithvale and later today in Beaumaris. Our research team was out on the water today and ...we remind people not to approach whales within 200m if you’re on a boat, and 300m on a JetSki. Unfortunately we have also received notification of drone footage which breaches the regulations of remaining over 500m vertical distance away from whales. Here at MMF, we choose not to post actual locations and also not promote footage collected whilst breaching regulations. These amazing animals are protected and distances should be respected, this way we can all enjoy these amazing whales in our watery backyard safely - Dr Kate See more

24.01.2022 A positive effect of COVID-19 lockdowns! Lockdown has helped endangered seahorses return to UK waters :) www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52912416

24.01.2022 The Lost World of Bayside! BESS & MESAC online webinar! Sunday 27 September @ 11am Sit back in the comfort of your own home. Ben Francischelli & James Rule will amaze you with the Lost World of Bayside Fossil Discoveries! Limited numbers, register at www.trybooking.com/BLJEF... For enquiries please email: [email protected] See more

24.01.2022 See Reef Live tonight at 8.30pm on ABC TV or iView. just amazing!

23.01.2022 The Company of Biologist’s travel grant supports students and early career scientists with travel to conferences, workshops, research trips, and laboratory visits. It is a not-for-profit publishing organization dedicated to supporting and inspiring the biological community. Company of Biologists facilitates scientific meetings, provides travel grants and support research societies. Apply by 30 Sep 2020!

23.01.2022 Scientists working remotely with Schmidt Ocean Institute, one of the only at-sea science expeditions to continue operating during the global pandemic, have completed a first look at deep waters in the Coral Sea never before seen.

22.01.2022 A great, fun, beneficial idea for isolation!

22.01.2022 Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with its researchers in areas of mutual interest. Visiting PhD fellows typically spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER before returning to their home institution. During their time in Helsinki, fellows prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings. They may also have the opportunity to publish their research in the WIDER Working Paper Series. Apply by 30 Sep 2020!

21.01.2022 Check out this awesome Spider crab No-Take Debate from Weekend Sunrise this morning! #sos #saveourspidercrabs #moultinpeace #crabs #crustaceans #spidercrabs #crabsofinstagram #portphillipbay #morningtonpeninsula #blairgowrie #rye #ocean #marineconservation #marinelife #animals #oceanlife #nature #conservation #underwaterphotography #marinebiology #scuba #oceanlover #protectwhatyoulove #spidercrab #wildlife #spidercrab #blueplanet #discoverocean #blueplanet #australiantourism #moultingseason

21.01.2022 Seeing Seaweed - a beautiful article putting seaweed in a magical and artistic light. I learnt this years ago and have never taken their beauty for granted ever since. Thank you Toni Roberts for this article! Look for MESAC's Seaweed identification and pressing course later in 2021! #seaweed #seaweedart #algaeart #marineart #marineartist

21.01.2022 Something for all boat users to be very careful of. Let's help our aquatic friends to live peacefully and safely :)

20.01.2022 Sharks play a critical ecological role on coral reefs, and are an important part of the economy of many island nations as a key attraction for reef tourism. But... the recent Global FinPrint study found they are virtually absent from 20% of reefs around the world. AIMS' Dr Mark Meekan and Dr Michelle Heupel, are Principal Investigators with Global FinPrint in the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific.

20.01.2022 We might be in lock-down for another 6 weeks but we can live vicariously through these wonderful, educational videos by Parks Victoria. This one focuses on the ...inter-tidal zones of Melbourne's marine sanctuaries. These rangers are passionate and knowledgeable. Enjoyable for adults and kids :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJEpSJ_1sKM See more

18.01.2022 A great Radio Marinara program tomorrow at 9am :)

18.01.2022 BREAKING: The South Australian Parliament has just passed historic new laws that will ban killer single-use plastics, starting in early 2021! It's a historic wi...n for our turtles, whales and seabirds. The laws ban: Single-use plastic cutlery Single-use plastic straws Single-use plastic drink stirrers 12 months after the ban starts, expanded polystyrene cups, bowls, plates and oxo-degradable plastics will also be banned. We congratulate David Speirs MP and the SA Government for cementing SA's place as Australia's leader in the fight against plastic, as the very first state to ban these plastic items. More: https://www.marineconservation.org.au/sas-historic-plastic/

18.01.2022 Shannon Hurley did an amazing job delivering her talks on sharks via Zoom to 100 people! Thank you so much for your effervescent personality, passion and amazing sharks facts! The Sustainable Seafood guide is an important tool for us all to use to help stop over-fishing and exploitation. https://goodfish.org.au/ You can also download the App from the website and have it ready on your phone when you go shopping or seeking a sustainable seafood restaurant! :)

18.01.2022 Be sure to check out this article on Josie Jones, Dame Phyllis Frost Recipient and learn about the harm dog poo can cause to the environment and how to fix it. We do not need a poo-demic in the middle of this pandemic.

17.01.2022 Fantastic news! Now let the rest of the world follow! :)

17.01.2022 In time for Christmas, this Nature Journal makes a beautiful, affordable gift that shows you are a thoughtful friend or family member, and care for and champion our local artists, photographers and the local environment. At only $20 this is an absolute bargain! To order go to: http://mesac.org.au/newsletters-mesac/

15.01.2022 This is an interesting read and important to know about sustainable seafood. #sustainableseafood #sustainableliving #sustainablelifestyle #seafood

15.01.2022 Boats and Fishing inside Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary this evening. There were hundreds of fishermen in boats at the edge of the sanctuary and at least 20 well inside the border right in front of me. So there would have been many more illegally fishing if I covered the whole 3 kms of the sanctuary border. We find this particularly disturbing as we are thousands of volunteers who have cared for this sanctuary environment over the last 17 years. We work day and night to keep... the environment free from all the rubbish that visitors discard here and that are washed down by storm water drains. It is a sanctuary where all marine life is protected and the animals are supposed to be left alone and to regenerate and care for their young. We swim all year round and run snorkelling groups to enjoy the sanctuary, as well as school groups and all sorts of educational exhibitions, workshops and walks to engender the love, care and protection of this environment and sanctuary. If anyone sees this again, please take photos and call 133 474 and speak to the Fisheries Duty Officer letting them know the time and place, and registration numbers ion boats if you can see them. This this fragrant disregard for the law and the environment needs to stop. Please help us.

14.01.2022 Curious about Port Phillip Bay's endangered Burrunan dolphins? Don't miss MESAC's National Science Week free online talk by Dr Kate Robb on Sunday 23 August 2020 at 11am. Details below and you can watch from the comfort of your home. Free but you must register: www.trybooking.com/BKOYZ If any queries please email [email protected]... http://mesac.org.au/ Feel free to share! :) #marine #marineenvironment #dolphins #burrunan #conservation #ocean #environment #whaleanddolphinconservation #burrunandolphin #humpbackwhale #southernrightwhale #bluewhale #marinemammalfoundation #marvelousmarinemammals #endangeredspecies #whale #dolphin #conservation See more

14.01.2022 Curtin University has appointed noted Australian ecologist Dr Stephen van Leeuwen as Australia’s first Indigenous Chair for Biodiversity and Environmental Science :)

14.01.2022 MESAC is very proud to be a Finalist in the Keep Victoria Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards alongside other Bayside groups. The competition was fierce! Congrats to everyone who entered their amazing projects, everyone is a winner in our eyes! :)

13.01.2022 Significant coral bleaching at one of Western Australia’s healthiest coral reefs was found during a survey carried out in April and May. The survey took a combi...ned effort of several organisations, together with tour operators more used to taking tourists, but with time spare during the coronavirus lockdown. See more

13.01.2022 75% of Australia’s marine protected areas are given only ‘partial’ protection. Here’s why that’s a problem. #marineprotection #marineprotectedareas #marinesanctuary #marinesanctuaries

13.01.2022 Just a few spots have been freed up if you would like to join us this Sunday for a super talk about our unique local dolphins and amazing marine mammals by Dr Kate Robb from the Marine Mammal Foundation. Book here quickly: https://www.trybooking.com/BKOYZ Looking forward to sharing this with you #marinemammals #dolphins #burrunan #marineconservation #marinemammalfoundation #mesac

12.01.2022 This week is SeaWeek, a national campaign run by the Australian Association for Environmental Education Inc. to raise awareness of the importance of the sea and all the amazing animals that live within! The theme for 2020 is 'The sea supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems', which couldn't be more true in Australia. We have the third largest marine territory, and are one of the most richly biodiverse developed countries in the world, with many species being endemic ...to Australian waters. Not only are our marine environments rich in diversity, they provide food, recreation and jobs for many people around our country. In addition, the dense kelp forests that skirt around the southern border of Australia, from WA to Northern NSW, create a large carbon sink and could help us in the battle against climate change. How will you be celebrating SeaWeek this week? #SeaWeek2020 #marinediversity #bluecarbon #marineeducation #marinemammalfoundation #marinelitterproject

12.01.2022 Watch this lovely short video introducing our Coastal Connections Nature Diary/Journal. You will love this beautiful publication which will bring you closer to your local coastal environment; foreshore, intertidal and also underwater! It can be used for art, study, observations, journaling and pure enjoyment. Makes a super gift for yourself and others!

12.01.2022 Nowhere, it seems, is immune from plastic pollution: plastic has been reported in the high Arctic oceans, in the sea ice around Antarctica and even in the world’s deepest waters of the Mariana Trench. It is up to 35 times more than the estimated weight of plastic pollution on the ocean’s surface. I think this is more than enough evidence to ban plastic on all levels as fast as possible across the globe. Worldwide cooperation is needed.

11.01.2022 Through a generous founding gift from Edward O. Wilson, Faculty-Curator Emeritus and University Research Professor Emeritus, and with support from additional donors, the Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ) at Harvard University has established the E.O. Wilson Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. This program supports postdoctoral researchers at MCZ to pursue the discovery and formal taxonomic description of Earth’s animal species. Fellows will work under the supervision of one or more MCZ faculty-curators, who will provide office space, access to lab facilities, and necessary research support. The program aims to achieve broad taxonomic coverage and is not restricted to any particular taxon. At this time, the selection of fellows will give priority to candidates who work on living species. Apply by 30 Sep 2020!

11.01.2022 Don't miss MESAC's National Science Week free online talks. The first is by Shannon Hurley on Sunday 16 August 2020 at 11am. Details below and you can watch from the comfort of your home. To register go to: www.trybooking.com/BKMDN If any queries please email [email protected] http://mesac.org.au/ #marine #marineenvironment #sharks #loveofsharks #conservation #ocean #environment

11.01.2022 In Victoria we are so incredibly privileged to be able to see not only dolphins in our watery backyards, but whales too! Victoria’s dolphins include our own Burrunan dolphins, short-beaked common dolphins (pictured here), and if you’re offshore in the open ocean, common bottlenose dolphins. We are also lucky enough around this time of year to see migratory humpback whales and southern right whales inside Port Phillip Bay, as well as (albeit rarely) killer whales (or orca) along the east coast of Victoria. This #WorldWhaleandDolphinDay we celebrate our amazing whale and dolphin diversity #whaleanddolphinconservation #burrunandolphin #humpbackwhale #southernrightwhale #bluewhale #marinemammalfoundation #marvelousmarinemammals #endangeredspecies #whale #dolphin #conservation

11.01.2022 The A-Z of Extinct Whales! A number of Victorian species appear in this list! Ben is at it again! :)

11.01.2022 Hi guys, We know you regularly see the common dolphins along the Victorian coast so we'd love you to join this group to help share your sightings - while abiding by DELWP marine mammal regulation, of course, https://www.wildlife.vic.gov.au//water-safety-around-marin. Cheers, Sue

10.01.2022 Interesting and eye-opening program last night on 4 Corners. Only 10% of the plastic we discard is being recycled. How can we and industry do better? Well worth the watch on ABC iview. Please feel free to share too :)

10.01.2022 Hometown Heroes: Encouraging local champions for ocean protection. Online event

09.01.2022 At this time of year when we are all in the water, it is good to think about our fellow aquatic friends, sponges, seaweeds and algae, and what is going into their environment. Research tells us that 4,000 to 6,000 tons of sunscreen enters reef areas annually. Unfortunately this does not spread out quickly or evenly over the entire ocean, but concentrates on popular tourist sites. It is estimated that 90% of snorkelling/diving tourists are concentrated on 10% of the world’s ...reefs. This means that our most popular reefs, such as those in our marine parks, are exposed to the majority of sunscreens. Read this quick article and educate yourself so we can all buy the right thing and help our marine protected areas and reefs. Thank you! #reefsafesunscreen #ecosunscreen #ecoskincareproducts #marineprotectedareas #reefs See more

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09.01.2022 Please sign this petition. The incredible mass migration of spider crabs has attracted appalling practices of baited traps and nets that affect not only the crabs but the marine environment more generally. A no take period would be a great measure to protect this spectacular migration event. Just enter your details. That’s all you need to do. And watch the video by my lovely snorkeling pal Julie Everett if you like! Thanks.

08.01.2022 A great article from the Conversation which may be of interest :)

08.01.2022 Seagrass paves the way for a carbon-neutral Rottnest Island! :)

08.01.2022 Watch this lovely short video introducing our Coastal Connections Nature Diary/Journal created by Toni Roberts and our wonderful local artists and marine photographers. What a superb local collaboration. You will love this beautiful publication which will bring you closer to your local coastal environment; foreshore, intertidal and also underwater! It can be used for art, study, observations, journaling and pure enjoyment. Makes a super gift for yourself and others! https://youtu.be/xk3SxjYEguM Raymond Lewis Betty Knight Betty Lewis Joanne Murtagh Karen Hopkins MESAC Dave Morley

08.01.2022 The need for better recycling systems has been highlighted following the discovery of a strong connection between Australia and Indonesia’s ocean plastic problems by researchers.

07.01.2022 So easy to help this petition to save our local marine species. You do not have to donate any money but please sign and share with others. Thank you :)

07.01.2022 Nice to see after strong community pressure and working together, we helped to mobilise this campaign and get strong action regarding illegal fishing in our beautiful Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary and other areas around Port Phillip Bay. We will never stand for this despicable behaviour. Thank you to everyone who helped. Please continue to report at 13 FISH (13 3474). We are taking the matter further and applying more pressure so this never happens again. Merry Christmas to one and all! :)

06.01.2022 Just another wee reminder to Have Your Say, about these Local Bayside Laws including the extension of the Smoking Ban to all foreshore reserves. Bayside are doing a great job of consulting with community and changing things for the better for our local environment. Let's support and encourage them! :)

06.01.2022 Dear friends and colleagues, please take a moment to sign this very important petition.

05.01.2022 The smooth handfish is the first extinct marine bony fish of modern times. Scientists are now wondering how many more have disappeared unnoticed.

05.01.2022 Scientists uncover new way of understanding the lifespan of turtles

05.01.2022 Important research out of Western Australia relevant for the care of our Burrunan dolphin species in Port Phillip Bay. Murdoch University has identified distinct ecological communities of dolphins living in Perth waters requiring separate protection measures from anthropogenic threats. Marine Mammal Foundation #burrunan #burrunandolphin #endangeredspecies #marinemammalfoundation #conservation #citizenscience #dolphinresearch

04.01.2022 The news chopper captured thousands of jellyfish on camera off Bribie Island today. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

04.01.2022 Journey down the East Australian Current all the way from the Great Barrier Reef to Antarctica. Discover how ocean currents create life on our planet and what you can do to protect our planet's blue heart.

03.01.2022 The Visiting Ph.D. Fellowship Program gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their Ph.D. dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Visiting Ph.D. fellows typically spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER before returning to their home institution. During their time in Helsinki, fellows prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings. Apply by 30 Sep 2020!

03.01.2022 The giant spider crab aggregations in Port Phillip and throughout Victoria are an amazing natural phenomenon. They are a popular species for many recreational f...ishers, and are a must-see yearly event for divers and tourists. In an Australian first, our scientists, with help from scuba divers, have tagged 15 giant spider crabs off Blairgowrie with specialised satellite tags to track their movements! During the cooler months, these crabs gather by the thousands to moult in shallow waters, becoming more accessible to the public when near popular piers in Port Phillip. After moulting, the crabs move on to a solitary life and aren’t seen again until the following year. Exactly where they disappear to is currently unknown. It’s important that we understand exactly where the spider crabs go after moulting. That way, we can determine whether the crabs we see in Port Phillip are connected or separate to the rest of the spider crab population distributed across the Victorian coastline. Cue the satellite tags! A mix of male and female newly moulted spider crabs have now been tagged so we can gain a better understanding of where they go. Although the tags look large and buoyant, they won’t impact crab movement or behaviour. Each tag has been programmed to be released from a crab, float to the surface, link with satellites and upload valuable movement data. Over the next 15 weeks, one tag will be released from a different crab each week. This is a trial study, so if successful, we will expand this research into next year. You can find out more about this study and how YOU can contribute through citizen science and a survey here: https://vfa.vic.gov.au/science-in-fisheries/spidercrabs Kina Diving RedBoats.com.au Spider Crabs Melbourne

03.01.2022 For more than 35 years, John along with his wife Linda, have been actively involved in ecotourism, research and conservation of the Great Barrier Reef. He was a visionary who created, founded and directed three highly respected organisations and businesses: the Great Barrier Reef Legacy (GBR Legacy) organisation, Undersea Explorer and Eye to Eye Marine Encounters. These endeavours have supported hundreds of scientific studies, students and international documentaries, as well as raising the standards in terms of wildlife tourism and adventure diving.

03.01.2022 Hong Kong saw an 80% decline in the coral population in Double Island, Sai Kung, over the past decade and that drove the team to come up with a solution that wo...uld not only help that region but also the rest of the world that was blessed with corals. The team from Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS) of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and its Robotic Fabrication Lab of the faculty of architecture worked together to 3D print terra-cotta tiles that will act as artificial reefs. See more

02.01.2022 Scientists from The University of Western Australian and University of Cambridge have discovered that crinoids, marine creatures from the class of animals that ...includes starfish and sea urchins, survived the Jurassic era by clinging to floating logs and large rafts that allowed them to travel vast distances across the ocean. See more

02.01.2022 Just a few spots left! The Lost World of Bayside! BESS & MESAC online webinar! Sunday 27 September @ 11am Sit back in the comfort of your own home. Ben Francischelli & James Rule will amaze you with the Lost World of Bayside Fossil Discoveries!... Register quickly at www.trybooking.com/BLJEF For enquiries please email: [email protected] Ben Francischelli Raymond Lewis MESAC - Marine Education Science & Community Centre Inc #fossils #lostworldofbayside #megafauna #beaumarisbay #palaeontology

01.01.2022 The group coped with quarantine and COVID-19 restrictions to continue the 71-year-old marine survey!

01.01.2022 WOW! This photo was taken by a Tasmanian marine scientist, who is making waves with her captivating underwater images from kelp forests to inquisitive seals... and sea turtles. INCREDIBLE! You can read about Joanna Smart and see more of her pics HERE: https://bit.ly/3iBEka8 : Joanna Smart

01.01.2022 Since our posts on illegal fishing and poaching throughout the last week, some people have expressed a lack of clarity as to where the Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary boundaries are. I just happened to bump into the Legend, Raymond Lewis, this morning near the Beaumaris Yacht Club and he graciously allowed me to video him in this short and clear explanation. Thank you Raymond Lewis! #rickettspoint #marinepark #marinesanctuary #notakezone

01.01.2022 Congratulations to MESAC - Marine Education Science & Community Centre and Bayside Earth Sciences Society for being nominated as finalists in the 2020 Keep Victoria Beautiful Awards! Well done on all your hard work and congrats to all the other worthy contenders too. https://www.kvb.org.au/.../sustainable_cities_2020.../ #marineeducation #marineconservation #marinelife #lostworldofbayside #beaumarisbay