Sea Slug Survey Shore Event (adults +16)

Sea Slug Survey Shore Event (adults +16)

Join Ocean Connect for some citizen science involving Nudibranchs!

By Ocean Connect

Date and time

Tue, 21 May 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEST

Location

John Laws Park

John Laws Park Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220 Australia

About this event

  • 1 hour

Join our Ocean Connect marine science team on their weekly sea slug survey to record and identify the sea slugs inhabiting the rocky shore habitat in Burleigh to assist in mapping the diversity of the area, nudibranch diversity and creating a species list for the Burleigh Heads Rocky Shores.

This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 16 years of age only.

This is an outdoor workshop, footwear required.

Everyone attending must register and complete the consent form attached in the confirmation email.

Delivered by Ocean Connect

Organised by

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 (such as Palm Beach Surf Club and Oz Dive) and tertiary education institutions.