The second Sea Slug Census was successfully held in the Solitary Islands Marine Park with groups going out from Arrawarra and Coffs Harbour. For the results of this Census come to the SURG meeting on the 12th February. It will be a fantastic night with awards and prizes for the best photograph,...
Posted 1 year 10 months ago
The generous raffle prizes were the highlight of this year's SURG Christmas Party.
Daryl was the lucky winner of a double dive with Jetty Dive. Other prizes were gift vouchers from the Happy Frog and K-Pane and of course Neil's wooden carvings.
Many thanks to Mike and Debbie from...
Posted 2 years 3 days ago
The final phase of the Estuarine project is now complete with four interpretive panels installed adjacent to Corindi River, Moonee Creek, Coffs Creek and Boambee Creek. These panels help inform the general public on the threats unique to each of these 4 estuaries so the visitors, residents,...
Posted 2 years 3 months ago
The final report of the Community action blueprint to enhance estuarine habitat resilience is now available. This huge...
Posted 2 years 5 months ago
SURG members are continuing their research in the Coffs Coast region, this time at the Coffs Harbour marina. The research and community engagement is by:
assessment of fish and other marine biodata identified through baited underwater remote videos (BRUV) on the marine pylons a marine...
Posted 2 years 7 months ago
This year's camping trip was to Illaroo Campground near Minnie Water in the Yuraygir National Park. SURG members had a great time enjoying the wildlife, the peace and quiet of the park and the opportunity to socialise with club members. Two of the more active in the group made their way to the...
Posted 2 years 9 months ago
The Inaugural Coffs Coast Sea Slug Census held from the 18th to 20th January 2019 was a great success despite the strong winds and cold 18 degrees water temperatures. The event kicked off on the Thursday evening prior to the Census with a Marine Discovery Series talk...
Posted 2 years 11 months ago
The estuarine habitat resilience project is nearing its close with a report soon to be published. As part of the project SURG has created fact sheets to educate the public in the health of our often overlooked estuaries. Have a look at these fact sheets!
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Posted 3 years 4 days ago
Despite days of rain and a dreary forecast the rain cleared momentarily and the creek was clear enough for SURG members to go ahead with their planned survey and clean up at Red Rock over two October days.
On the 12th the creek was surveyed for debris. A team of 5 divers set out four 25m...
Posted 3 years 3 months ago
SURG AGM was held on the 18th July and a new committee was formed. The committee comprises of six members.
Committee bottom row, left to right: Mel Buhler (Sectretary), Nicola Fraser (President), top row, left to right: Susan Gibbs (Treasurer), Neil Vaughan (Social), Darryl Wong (Vice...