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Three @ReefLifeSurvey sites completed today in beautiful #jervisbay. A big (>2m) grey nurse #shark showed extraordinary and somewhat unnerving interest in us, circling and passing at one point within touching distance. No photos, I was too busy watching!

#ReGenOurCoasts, with the support of Beach Energy, is trialling biodegradable structures to overcome the challenges of coastal wetland restoration, improve their potential as carbon sinks, and bring many other benefits to local communities.

Read more – https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-30/3d-printers-used-to-halt-erosion-with-biodegradable-structures/102155970

Our seaweed team are proud to be part of a multi-partner project to restore Port Phillip Bay’s Golden Kelp forests.
With @Deakin’s SEA.Ed, we’re cultivating Golden Kelp to be planted on underwater reefs and bring back this important habitat. Read more at https://www.theage.com.au/environment/conservation/millions-of-baby-kelp-to-restore-bay-habitats-ravaged-by-sea-urchins-20230328-p5cvti.html

There’s still time to book your seat this Thursday at the Parramatta public info session for Restoring Sydney Harbour!
Hear from our co-founder @MelanieJBishop and Project Restore Manager @OysterReefs about boosting sealife in our harbour!
Book here – http://shorturl.at/ikrwP

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