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.
Marine & Coasts – Citizen Scientists and Traditional Owners
Citizen scientists play an important role in the Victorian Coastal Monitoring Program (VCMP). Local communities are crucial in understanding how beaches respond during and after storm events. The VCMP team encourage members of the public to get involved and assist with the collection of data.
Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre
The Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre (MFDC) provides education services that create awareness about the importance of marine and freshwater environments and fishing in the state of Victoria as we are part of the Victorian Fisheries Authority. The MFDC provides curriculum-based education for early childhood, school and tertiary groups as well as specialised programs for the general community. Our facilities include a visitor's aquarium, student laboratory and classroom and is surrounded by a diverse range of habitats, ideal for field activities such
Baykeeper – Port Phillip EcoCentre
Read the Port Phillip Baykeeper Program Framework to see how the Baykeeper connects everyday Bay users, community groups and organisations to learn about and protect the Bay and its catchments for today and future generations.
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.
Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre Inc.
HBWC aims to connect people with the wetlands area along the north west shore of Port Phillip Bay. The organisation holds Open Days twice a year, guides wetland walks, runs workshops about the wetlands ecosystem, holds environmental events, coordinates citizen science activities, and monitors the health of the birds in the Cheetham and Altona Key Biodiversity Area. These activities match the aims of the organisation to encourage community to enjoy being in the wetlands for their wellbeing but to also
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