Seagrass Regeneration Mission
Recreational fishers plus their family members are welcome to join this mission!
Spend a day on Curtis Island collecting and dispersing seagrass to keep our local marine life thriving!
On the Curtis Coast, there has been a 50% reduction in seagrass meadow cover over the last 20 years. Seagrass meadows are essential for healthy oceans and healthy marine life – including mangrove jack, barramundi, marine turtles and dugongs!
If you like to fish we’d love you to get involved in this project to learn how to identify and collect seagrass species, collect seagrass flowers and spread seagrass seeds. This is your chance to make a big difference to your local
environment. In the right conditions, one seedling can grow to cover one hectare of the seafloor!
Marine scientists will lead these seagrass regeneration missions. They will be available to answer all your ocean-related questions and provide more information about seagrass and the project.
If you’re ready for a full day beach adventure, under the sun and in fresh air then please join us.
When – Saturday 8 October | 7:30am – 4:30pm
Meeting and drop off point:
Curtis Ferry Services | 215 Alf O’Rourke Dr, Callemondah QLD 4680
Lunch and ferry transfer provided.
Children aged 12+ are welcome.
Please bring a hat, water bottle, longsleeved shirt, snacks, sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy shoes for walking over rocks and mudflats (wetsuit boots or old runners are ideal). We recommend bringing a spare pair of shoes to wear on the way home.
Limited spaces are available!
RSVP by 30 September to…
Mac Hansler | FBA’s Science Officer
07 4999 2840, mac.hansler@fba.org.au
This project is supported by Fitzroy Basin Association and CQ University through funding from the Australian Governments National Landcare Program.
