Gold Coast Sea Slug Survey - Seaway North

Ocean Connect is a local not-for-profit organisation that is entirley powered by volunteers. Our focus aims to create a connection between the local community and their coastal and marine environment whilst engaging them in citizen science and environmental education programs.The organisation was established in 2013 and since then reaches the wider community including schools, community groups and businesses in the region. Each year, approximately 8000 participants take part in our programs.Our team consists of experienced marine science professionals that have been working in the field of environmental science for many years. We have strong collaborations with local government departments, local businesses and tertiary education institutions.

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Join us for our Sea Slug Survey of the Seaway to contribute data to our citizen science project supported by the City of Gold Coast.

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Sea Slug Survey Dive events

Join us on our scheduled dives to survey the diversity of Sea slugs and Nudibranch on the Gold Coast. 
Free tank fills are available to people that have registered via eventbrite. Limited spots available.
Confident divers with UW cameras preferred.

Are you a competent diver and love to take underwater images? Please join us for a survey in the Seaway to record the diversity of nudibranch. Your photos will be added to a public data base and used to inform the City of Gold Coast of the presence and absence of these elusive animals.This citizen science project is showcased on the Atlas of Living Australia and nudibranch experts are involved to confirm species identification.What you'll need:<ul><li>Tanks</li><li>Weights</li><li>Wetsuit</li><li>BCD</li><li>Dive Computer</li><li>Regulator</li><li>Mask &amp; Fins</li></ul>There are limited spots available. Free tank (re-)fills are provided for you by the project.

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