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SURG completes the first round of Marine Debris surveys along the North Coast.
In 2024 SURG was granted funding to conduct marine debris surveys at a number of sites along the north coast. The surveys involve a strict
Results from the 7th Coffs Coast Sea Slug census
The SSC was held over 10 days earlier this month and attracted 24 participants for a total of 666 observations. The total number of species
Free pdf download – Marine Life of northern NSW and Lord Howe Island
With over 1500 photographs detailing more than 1300 species, this guide showcases a wide selection of invertebrates and fishes from the northern New South Wales
SURG interpretive panels installed at Coffs Harbour Marina
Three interpretive panels, depicting the marine animals and birds found in and around the Coffs Harbour International Marina have recently been installed. A joint project
Sea Slug Census a finalist for the Eureka Prize
The Sea Slug Census program has been shortlisted for a Eureka Prize in the category Innovation in Citizen Science. Since its inception in 2013 at
RESEARCH BY SCIENTISTS AT THE NATIONAL MARINE SCIENCE CENTRE USES BIO-REACTORS TO REDUCE POLLUTION IN THE SIMP
Recent research by scientists at Southern Cross University’s National Marine Science Centre has confirmed woodchip bioreactors are effective in reducing fertiliser run-off from local intensive
CLEAN UP OF UNDERWATER TRAIL AT NORTH SOLITARY
Seven SURG divers went to North Solitary to maintain the glass interpretive plaques on the underwater trail. In position since early 2003, the plinths have
SURG SEA URCHIN SURVEYS
SURG volunteer divers have conducted sea urchin surveys at four sites in the Solitary Islands. As the covid restrictions have been easing and space on
The Solitary Islands Underwater Research Group Inc. (SURG), is a group of dedicated volunteers conducting research in the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Formed in 1985, SURG membership is comprised of underwater naturalists, photographers and scuba divers, and our research provides habitat information and other data which may be used for the ongoing management of the Solitary Islands Marine Park.
