Marine pests information and snorkelling session (afternoon)

Do you want to learn about marine pests and how everyone can protect marine ecosystems in Victoria?

Join Agriculture Victoria for a marine pests info session, followed by a snorkel under the pier to search for them!

Come and learn how marine pests affect marine ecosystems, which are the pests we need the community to keep a look out for, and how we can all help protect them!

What to bring:

• Sun protection (hats, sunnies): sunscreen will be available, but feel free to bring yours

• Water bottle: water will be available

• Bathers and towel

• Wetsuit

• Clothing to wear after the session

• Agriculture Victoria will supply masks, snorkels, fins and booties if participants don’t have them. Feel free to bring your own

• Underwater camera if you have one!

Age Restrictions:

• 12 and over 
• A guardian must accompany children under the age of 16 
• Everyone attending the event and doing the snorkelling session must have a registration ticket 

Meeting Point: On the beach to the left of Frankston pier. Paid parking is available.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2ZvywFZnTH7TXbM98

Cancellations: This event may be cancelled at short notice due to extreme weather conditions or changes in Victorian Government public health guidelines. You will be contacted if the event is cancelled. If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so our guide knows and does not wait for you to arrive.

About: Now in its 30th year, Summer by the Sea offers fun, educational activities along Victoria’s coastline. With the 2026 theme ‘The coast, the sea, and our community’, the program gives people the chance to explore our coastal and marine environments and learn how to help protect them for future generations.

Proudly supported by Coastcare Victoria and the Victorian Government, activities are delivered in partnership with environmental organisations and led by friendly, experienced, first aid–trained hosts.