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
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.
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.