Research Reports
Jun 5 2022
Keeping Roebuck Bay a Fish Paradise
W
alk and Talk – Fish and other things of Roebuck Bay
Saturday 18th June
10am – 11am
Town Beach Jetty
Join us at the new Town Beach Jetty as we discuss the outstanding diversity that makes Roebuck Bay a fishing paradise and how we can all help keep it that way!
Two great door prizes – Reef Chief Fishing shirt (kindly donated by Reef Chief) and tackle box with fishing supplies (thanks to DPIRD)
Places limited – RSVP gracemaglioRBWG@outlook.com by the 15th June
May 5 2022
Do you love dolphins?
Dolphin Watch Training
Do you love dolphins and getting out on the Bay?
Become a trained Dolphin Watch volunteer – yes – then come along to a FREE training evening hosted by Roebuck Bay Working Group. You will…
• Learn more about snubfin dolphins including how to identify individual;
dolphins with your free FinBook and
• Learn how to record your sightings in the Marine Fauna Sightings phone app;
• Apply your knowledge gained in the training session by getting out on Yawuru Nagulagun and participating in the snubfin census on Wed 4th May with Absolute Ocean Charters or Sunday 8th May with Broome Whale Watching (weather permitting) to put your dolphin watching skills into practice.
Where Lotteries House, 20 Cable Beach Road East
When Monday 2nd May 6.00-7.30pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
More info community@dbca.wa.gov.au or phone 92780932 or gracemagliorbwg@outlook.com
Oct 21 2021
Shorebird disturbance
Shorebird disturbance on Roebuck Bay
Presenter Dr Nyil Khwaja
Yawuru Nagulagun Roebuck Bay Marine Park is one of the most important wetlands in the world for migratory shorebirds. These shorebirds feed at low tide on the mudflats but come under stress at high tide as they are pushed onto beaches they share have to share with us and birds of prey. This talk presents new research on when, where and how shorebirds are disturbed at high tide and what this means for conserving these amazing birds.
Nhil Kwaja has been the Broome Bird Observatory Warden since 2019 and coordinated this project with funding from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. The important data collection has been done by volunteers. We hope the talk shows what a superb contribution they have made to shorebird conservation science.
Where The Main Hall, University of Notre Dame, 88 Guy Street, Broome
When Thursday 28th October 5.30-7.00pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
More info www.roebuckbay.org.au or gracemaglio@outlook.com
Aug 24 2021
Train to be a dolphin watch volunteer
Do you love dolphins and getting out on the Bay
Dolphin Watch Training…
become a trained dolphin watch volunteer
Attend our FREE training evening and…
– Learn more about the Australian Snubfin Dolphin
– How to identify dolphins with your free Finbook
– How to record sightings in a new Smartphone APP
– Apply your knowledge gained in the training session on Yawuru Nagulagun and in the Snubfin Dolphin Census in April 2022
– A draw for a door prize – a free dolphin watch cruise
Where Lotteries House 20 Cable Beach Rd Broome
When Tuesday 7th September 5.30-7.30pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
More info www.roebuckbay.org.au or gracemaglio@outlook.com
Aug 24 2021
Snubfin Dolphins or Roebuck Bay
Snubfin dolphins of Yawuru Nagulagun Roebuck Bay
Presenter Alex D’Cruz
Yawuru Nagulagun/Roebuck Bay in Broome northwest Australia, hosts the highest density of any studied snubfin dolphin population. This presentation draws on data collected by cetacean researchers over 13-years to determine the importance of the area for individual dolphins and the population.
Alex recently finished Honours at Edith Cowan University exploring the ecology and population dynamics of snubfin dolphins in Yawuru Nagulagun/Roebuck Bay. The results from this study contributes important insights into the ecology of a highly valued species and supports continuous effective joint management of the snubfin dolphin population in Yawuru Nagulagun.
Register by September 1, 2021 to Holly Raudino
Holly.Raudino@dbca.wa.gov.au or phone 97246177
Where Lotteries House 20 Cable Beach Rd Broome
When Wednesday 8th September 6.00-7.30pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
More info www.roebuckbay.org.au or gracemaglio@outlook.com
DOOR PRIZE Absolute Ocean Charter Snubfin Dolphin Cruise for 2 people
Jun 29 2021
Composting Helps Roebuck Bay
Jardine Macdonald, a hydrogeologist and Program Manager for Rangelands NRM, is passionate about how soil health and composting can help Roebuck Bay. Jardine has provided a fantastic power point for those who missed out on the presentation in the Science on the Broome Coast series and wish to get into Soil Health and composting »
Kandy Curran has also provided a hyperlink to the FREE garden book produced by Roebuck Bay Working Group, Coastal Gardens A planting guide for Broome on the Dampier peninsula » 
The local coastal plants (endemics) selected, thrive in Broome soils and climate, most are cyclone resistant, require less water than introduced plants and resistant to tropical pests. The book includes plants to avoid – with many weeds in Broome, escaped garden exotics.
Funded by Rangelands NRM with support from the Federal Government Landcare Program.
Apr 30 2021
Soil Health and Compost
Soil Health and Compost
Presenter Jardine Macdonald
Presenter Jardine Macdonald is a hydrogeologist and Program Manager for Rangelands NRM, and a passionate advocate for soil health and regenerative agriculture.
Jardine will explain how to make compost and get the rewards in your garden and Roebuck Bay.
Kandy Curran will also speak about a FREE garden book produced by Roebuck Bay Working Group, Coastal Gardens A planting guide for Broome on the Dampier peninsula
The size of a mini iPad, the book provides practical advice on growing a waterwise garden that benefits your wallet and Ramsar listed Roebuck Bay. Coastal Gardens online is smartphone friendly »
The local coastal plants (endemics) selected, thrive in Broome soils and climate, most are cyclone resistant, require less water than introduced plants and resistant to tropical pests. The book includes plants to avoid – with many weeds in Broome, escaped garden exotics.
All participants have the opportunity to win a a Tumbleweed Cafe plus 1,000 earthworms – donated by Bunnings Broome
Where Hall 2, Lotteries House
20 Cable Beach Road East, Broome
When Thursday 11th May 5.30-7.00 pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
www.roebuckbay.org.au
Feb 18 2021
Seagrass Volunteers Wanted
Seagrasses are one of the most important plants on the planet. They are the basis of the food web in the ocean, absorb nutrients from runoff and stabilise sediment. Seagrass is food for turtles and dugongs and habitat for thousands of smaller marine animals, playing a vital role in sustaining fisheries.
Jan 18 2021
2021 Seagrass events
The Broome Seagrass Community Monitoring Project will be running events in 2021, although are unable to provide any official Seagrass-Watch training events due to travel uncertainties for Seagrass-Watch scientists to travel from Queensland. We hope this situation changes soon!
Until then we ask if any of you who have experience or previous training to let me know if you are likely to be able to attend any of the scheduled dates so we can continue to support the inexperienced members of our community that are interested in participating.
Please find the latest October 2020 Roebuck Bay Seagrass-Watch Report Card »
Thanks for your care and support of amazing Roebuck Bay!
Aug 13 2020
A day in the life of a flatback turtle
A day in the life of a flatback turtle
Presenter Jenna Hounslow
Hear about how animal attached cameras and smart-technology is being used to reveal the underwater activities of flatback turtles foraging in Roebuck Bay. Jenna is undertaking a PhD at Murdoch University exploring the at-sea foraging behaviour, physiology and ecology of flatback turtles, with the view of informing management and conservation efforts for the species. Jenna will highlight some of the challenges flatback turtles face, her research methods and findings, and work that is being undertaken within WA to ensure the success of populations. In time, she hopes her work can be used to help sea turtles elsewhere in Australia and overseas.
Where Main Hall, Notre Dame University
88 Guy St, Broome
When Thursday 20th August 6-7.30 pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
www.roebuckbay.org.au
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