Seagrass monitoring at Loders Creek

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 Ocean Connects Marine Biologists for some citizen science to monitor the health of Gold Coast's seagrass meadows.

Len Fox Park

Seagrass Surveys on the Gold Coast

Find all our seagrass survey events in the one spot! Make sure to register if you would like to join us on the day so we can get in touch with you if anything changes due to weather or access to the sites.

Join our Ocean Connect marine science team on their fortnightly seagrass survey to actively monitor the status and trends in seagrass conditions around the Gold Coast.This event will be held at the Loders Creek site, located at Len Fox Park. Access is via the beach in shallow water. Here is the meeting location https://maps.app.goo.gl/61QfxDbo3DCedu2K6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy⚠️ Important: Closed shoes or proper reef shoes are required to participate.Seagrasses are a habitat forming species and they play a critical role in the equilibrium of coastal ecosystems. They provide many key ecosystem services, such as providing a nursery and habitat for animals, preventing coastal erosion and sequestering a large amount of carbon dioxide. 7 species occur in the Gold Coast region and cover an estimated 22% of the Broadwater.It is crucial to monitor these change in order to be able to mitigate widespread loss . Ultimately by protecting the seagrass meadows the wider Gold Coast community will indirectly benefit from the sustained water quality in the Gold Coast Broadwater and surrounding region, ultimately, enhancing recreational fishing, marine tourism and providing the right framework for future generations to enjoy. The ongoing monitoring is supported by the City of Gold Coast Catchment and Citizen Science Grant program. Please note:<ul><li>This workshop is suitable for adults and children supervised by their parents.</li><li>This is an outdoor workshop, appropriate footwear required.</li><li>Everyone attending must register as spots are limited.</li></ul>

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