Earth Day 2021
2021-04-20 - 2021-04-22
Join thousands of organizations by coming together for three days of Climate Action, 20-22 April 2021

World Ocean's Day 2021
2021-06-08
Protecting 30% of our blue planet for a healthy ocean and climate

With your help and that of hundreds of other organizations worldwide, we will support and grow the global movement to protect 30% of our blue planet by 2030 (“30×30”). A healthy ocean is a critical part of the solution to the climate crisis. By supporting 30×30, we can protect our planet’s life support systems – specifically the interconnected issues of ocean, climate, and biodiversity.
Decisions about the future of our blue planet are being made this year by world leaders, and they need to hear from you! The actions that our leaders take (or fail to take) this year will determine the health of our blue planet and security of future generations for decades to come.
We will very soon be posting resources and toolkits to help you and your organization integrate the Conservation Action Focus into your activities, celebrations, and other events. Stay tuned for more details!

Urchin & Kelp Symposium
2021-06-17 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)
The Nature Coast Marine Group has been instrumental in the creation of a symposium taking place in Narooma on the importance of healthy kelp forests and of controlling numbers of long-spined sea urchins. The symposium will be led by scientists from the University of New South Wales. The intention is to have a science-based introduction, followed by practical discussions as to what action is feasible and how it should be progressed. Central to this will be various approaches to culling urchins, but we will also be urging strengthening natural controls. We are also working for citizen science involvement and a central role for the Batemans Marine Park.
Here are links to a couple of videos that can help you understand what it is all about:
“Hidden Deserts” – a short video showing what urchin barrens are:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGYj8YItrXA&t=8s
“Sea Urchin Science” – A discussion with University of Tasmania scientist, Dr Scott Ling, taken when he was in the area doing research:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGYj8YItrXA&t=8s
