Abyss Project
The Abyss Project Five Islands Nature Reserve Eco Tour transforms the Five Islands into a living classroom, engaging families, students, fishers, and tourists in hands-on marine education. Participants explore marine ecosystems, observe seabirds, marine mammals, and intertidal species, and contribute to open-access citizen science databases such as ORRCA, BirdLife Australia, eBird, and iNaturalist. Through guided experiences and Indigenous-led storytelling, the tour fosters ocean literacy, environmental stewardship, and appreciation for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). By connecting participants directly to marine habitats, the
Tangaroa Blue®
Join the Tangaroa Blue Foundation as a volunteer and help protect the ocean from marine debris. This citizen science project empowers individuals to clean up beaches while collecting and logging data on the types of rubbish found in the AMDI Database, providing critical insights for long-term solutions. Click the website address above to find out more on how to become a volunteer or as an educator, getting your students involved. You can also find more information out on upcoming events
Black Rock and Sandringham Conservation Association Inc
In 1969 BRASCA grew from community members banding together to prevent the cliff top vegetation near the Black Rock Yacht Club from being cleared to make way for a paved carpark. For over 50 years its members have continured to protect the beach and coastline around Black Rock and Sandringham, and to restore and preserve areas of native flora and fauna.
Western Port Seagrass Partnership (WPSP)
Westernport Seagrass Partnership's activities are focused on Victoria's Ramsar listed Westernport embayment and its catchment. WPSP seeks to empower the community be involved in natural resource planning, management and research in Westernport by providing high quality information and opportunities to participate In research and monitoring programs. We encourage, guide and sponsor research into seagrass, mangroves and the broader Westernport Ecology. In sponsoring research we ensure up to date scientific information is available to decision makers and the community, we offer
ReefWatch – Victorian National Parks Association
Victorian National Parks Association ‘s ReefWatch program has been connecting people with the underwater world through marine citizen science for over 20 years. We provide people with an opportunity to get involved in the collection of data on marine life in Victoria through events such as the Great Victorian Fish Count and Sea Slug Census. ReefWatch focuses on educating and inspiring people through hands on experiences documenting marine biodiversity in Victoria.
BeachPatrol Australia Inc
BeachPatrol and Love Our Street are litter collection volunteer groups in Victoria, operating in 40+ postcodes. Groups meet monthly to pick up plastic litter from local beaches, streets or parks and meet like-minded people who are passionate about preserving our environment, wildlife, marine life and ecosystems. The groups log their data in the LitterStopper app, which feeds into our litter collection database and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action's LitterWatch database. With this data, we advocate for changes that will
Save Western Port Woodlands
Save Western Port Woodlands was established in 2020 when the Bass Coast community became aware of the threat posed by a surge in sand mining operations and applications in the coastal woodland corridor along the eastern side of Western Port. There are currently 10 sand mines operating in Western Port Woodlands with another 9 work authorities approved and seven under application. Much of this woodland corridor is within the Western Port Biosphere. We have over 500 members and supporters and almost 4000
Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands
Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands Inc (FESWI)’s three aims are: Rehabilitation Education Protection It endeavours to realise these via: Rehabilitation – Working Bees in the buffer zones – planting, weeding etc. Special Clean Ups by members as needed; FESWI has also participated in Clean Up Australia events. Education – Promotion – having a presence at community events; advertising - local newspaper articles etc. Hosting walks and talks around the wetlands – school groups, community groups, kangaroo walks. Bird Hide - Opening on weekend afternoons to visitors. Producing
Bellarine Catchment Network
The Bellarine Catchment Network (BCN) comprises representatives from key catchment and coastal organisations (both government and non-government) with an integrated catchment management focus. This includes environment groups, ‘Friends Of’, Landmanagers, Landcare and Coastcare groups. BCN employees seven officers to implement the projects of the committee. Our Vision is to have Healthy, flourishing and diverse ecosystems cared for by an aware and engaged community.
Balcombe Estuary Reserves Group
The Balcombe Estuary Reserves Group Mt Martha is a friends group formed to preserve and restore the unique ecology of the Balcombe Estuary and Reserves. We remove weeds, plant indigenous species, monitor water quality, tackle drainage and sedimentation issues, engage schools and universities, conduct community education, talk to local groups, lobby government and much more.