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 1 year 9 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 1 year 11 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 1 month 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 2 years 1 month 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 2 years 4 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...
Posted 2 years 5 months ago
SURG isn't only about diving and research. SURG members also enjoy sharing other activities such as camping, hiking and kayaking.
In May this year SURG members and their families trekked south for what is becoming an annual event – the camping weekend at Hat Head. Arriving on the Friday...
Posted 2 years 7 months ago
SURG members and local Red Rock volunteers helped to plant 14 Casuarina glauca (Swamp She-oak) seedlings that were supplied by Jaliigirr Nursery and they also transplanted Juncus and other native grasses into the previously installed coir matting.
Previously planted lomandra longifolia...
Posted 2 years 8 months ago
SURG is in the next stage of the Estuarine project with the rehabilitation and protection of the foreshores of Corindi Creek.
With the help from several Red Rock locals and materials supplied by SURG and Reflections Holiday Parks, the group undertook the first stage of the Corindi River...
Posted 2 years 9 months ago
"Do you like sea anemones? If so, I would love to hear from you. My name is Nicola Fraser, I'm a PhD student at Southern Cross University in Australia, and I'm really keen to learn about sea anemones in the marine aquarium trade. As part of my project, I'm interested in which...