LMCC ran a coastal summer activities program in January and if your were lucky enough to get in you would have experienced the joys of learning something new about our local marine environment.
Ocean & Coastal Initiatives (OCCI) held a series of exploratory sessions on seagrass and razor clams which involved discovering the amazing sea life that calls the seagrass beds home. In a half hour search in the seagrass a multitude of life was found including three different types of young prawns, several juvenile fish and pipe fish, a sea hare, sea-urchin and assorted mollusks.
It proved conclusively the value of seagrass as a nursery and critical part of our marine ecosystem.
An information session on how to get involved in OCCI's marine conservation community education project is available on Thursday 24 February 6.30-8pm at LMCC Council Chambers.
At this session you'll hear about Project Aware a hands-on learning experience involving expert tutors, 4 evening sessions, 2 field trips and an awards presentation.
The course commences on Thursday 10 March and there is a participant commitment to attend all lectures, field trips and complete a voluntary project within your community to share what you have learned.
Enquiries and bookings can be made with Janet 4975 5715 or Gina 4358 4763, 0414414291. www.occi.org.au/Project%20Aware%20Info.pdf
The Razor Clams have increased in numbers in the Lake in recent years. They play a role in the life of the Lake as filter feeders and their presence indicates a healthy waterway.
They don’t move, live up to 20 years and are extremely sharp. Be careful when walking through seagrass.
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