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
Friends of Bayside
Bayside Council has over 20 environmental volunteer groups covering the foreshore, reserves, heathlands, community gardens and Community Nursery. Joining a Friends of Bayside group is a great way to: learn more about the environment; get hands on experience; protect and enhance our natural resources, and; meet like-minded people in a fun and relaxed setting! For more information on the Friends of Bayside groups please contact the Environmental Volunteer Support Officer at amalone@bayside.vic.gov.au or check the Banksia Bulletin Friends of Bayside Volunteer Groups page at
Coastcare Victoria
Coastcare Victoria proudly supports hundreds of community groups and volunteers working to protect and enhance Victoria's 2000 kilometres of coastline. Community organisations and volunteer groups help to maintain our marine and coastal environment through activities such as revegetating coastal areas, building boardwalks, fencing, building tracks, monitoring native shorebirds and animals, presenting education and awareness raising sessions, plantings, landscaping coastal areas and protecting cultural sites. There will always be a need for dedicated volunteers on our coast, and there are roles for people
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.