The Beagle
Jan 6, 2019
There are various ways to take part:
1. Come along to a presentation by Matt Nimbs
Atlas of Life are very pleased to have marine researcher Matt Nimbs joining them for this Census. Along with Dr Stephen Smith, Matt has been involved with this large-scale survey since its inception in 2013. Matt will be giving the following presentations during the SSC week.
12th January, 12:30 start Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre, Eden.
13th January, 12 noon to 1:30pm, followed by an organised dive in the afternoon. Hosted by NCMG, Narooma (venue details coming soon), (also, 14th January, Bermagui - to be confirmed)
2. Join a group survey
Atlas of Life are planning several opportunities for group surveys, led by experienced volunteers. Groups will be on foot, surveying shores and rock pools, or snorkelling.
The images above provide a small glimpse of what you might find. All these sightings were made in the Atlas of Life region.
You can view sightings and the field guides (ie species lists) for the various marine invertebrate groups on NatureMapr.
To get started, take a tour of the sightings: Coastal Wilderness or Budawang Coast
PHOTOGRAPHY
While a waterproof camera is a wonderful asset for rock pool photography, but it is not essential. If the animal or algae is in shallow water, and there is not too much wind rippling the water surface, you can get good shots with a regular camera or phone camera. Whatever type of camera you use, try to take several shots, and from different angles.
OTHER DETAILS
Add value to your sighting by recording other information, such as:
the size
the water depth
an estimate of the number of individuals you see
any ecological or behavioural interactions, such as what an animal was resting or feeding on
SNORKELLING SIGHTINGS ARE WELCOME TOO
If you snorkel or dive, we welcome your sightings too.
You’ll have access to many species that never - or only rarely - appear in rock pools.
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