Great Victorian Fish Count Snorkel at Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary

Marine

Join our ranger-led Fish Count snorkeling session to learn about the different fish species found in Victorian waters. Learn in-water census techniques and join other volunteers while you contribute to marine citizen science research.

To become a volunteer, register/Sign In with ParkConnect.

Activity details

Start date: 08-Jan-2022

End date: 08-Jan-2022

Meeting details

Park: Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary

Meeting point: Please meet the Ranger in the car park at 28W at the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary, Bluff Road (Ocean side of the sanctuary)

Meeting time: Meet at 10.00am.
Activity runs from 10.00am - 12.30pm.
Possible BBQ provided afterwards :) TBC

Further Info:
Volunteers must be 14 years and older.
Volunteers must be competent swimmers, have their own snorkeling equipment and know how to use it.

Participants must complete the “Snorkeler Competency Assessment” form and the “Restricted Snorkeler Medical Self-Assessment” form. Please email Jack at:
Jack.Dowson@parks.vic.gov.au
to receive a copy of these forms.
Once completed please email these documents to back to Jack. Please also attach them to your volunteer profile, under "accreditations" on Park Connect. Please ensure this is done by Thursday 6th January. If these forms are not completed, volunteers will be unable to participate.

Please also upload proof of your Covid double vaccination on to your Park Connect volunteer profile under "accreditations".

Any questions, please email Jack at: Jack.Dowson@parks.vic.gov.au

Duration: 3 hours

Type and interest

Activity type: Marine park management

Interest:

Attendees

7 out of 20 spaces

Onsite contact

Name: Nicki

Phone: 0419634835

Group details

Name: Friends of the Bluff

Group leader: Volunteer Group Leader Parks Victoria

Email: duthiejonb@gmail.com

Mobile: 131963

What to bring

• Hat

• Drink bottle

• Sunscreen

• - Bathers, wetsuit, fins, mask and snorkel - Towel - Water bottle - Warm clothes for after the snorkel - Hand sanitiser and Face mask