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2020 Science on Broome Coast

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 currently 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 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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Biodiversity of the Kimberley
Presenter Kathryn Dyball

Discover the amazing diversity of marine life we have in Broome! Learn how seagrass and phytoplankton are the vital base that supports an intricate food web of fish, crocodiles,
sharks, turtles, snakes, whales and more! Kathryn Dyball completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in Marine Science and a minor in Ecosystem Management at Murdoch University. Since then, her work has taken her to Ecuador, South Africa, Rottnest Island and Shark Bay but her greatest interest is in the magnificent corals of the Rowley Shoals in Broome. Being one of the last pristine reefs in the world, she was drawn to its beauty and found herself eager to learn more about the corals that support the ecosystem.

All participants have the chance to win a whale watching voucher for 2 people with Absolute Ocean Charters valued at $238!

Where Main Hall, Notre Dame University
88 Guy St, Broome
When Monday 3rd August, 6-7.30 pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
www.roebuckbay.org.au

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Corals & the Rowley Shoals
Presenter Kathryn Dyball

Learn what exactly corals are, the threats they face in the Kimberley region and why they are so important to our oceans and life on earth. Kathryn Dyball completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in Marine Science and a minor in Ecosystem Management at Murdoch University. Since then, her work has taken her to Ecuador, South Africa, Rottnest Island and Shark Bay but her greatest interest is in the magnificent corals of the Rowley Shoals in Broome. Being one of the last pristine reefs in the world, she was drawn to its beauty and found herself eager to learn more about the corals that support the ecosystem.

All participants have the chance to win a whale watching voucher for 2 people with Absolute Ocean Charters valued at $238!

Where Main Hall, Notre Dame University
88 Guy St, Broome
When Monday 3rd August, 6-7.30 pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
www.roebuckbay.org.au

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HOME AND AWAY: THE MARVELS OF MIGRATORY SHOREBIRDS POSTER COMPETITION

An invitation for primary school students (grades 3 to 6) to participate in the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Shorebird Competition  (ANSTO) by designing a poster about protecting Roebuck Bay’s shorebirds. Individual or school entries accepted. As well as cash prizes for entrants in the ANSTO competition, you can enter the local competition with the best poster in each grade category receiving a Family pass to a Broome Bird Observatory Mangrove Tour AND winning posters will be framed and displayed at Broome Bird Observatory. Local competition entries close 14th August 2020, with  winners announced 1st September 2020. Winning entries will be judged by Broome Bird Observatory Staff.

Instructions for competition:
STEP 1 – Watch Birdlife Australia’s presentation – Home and Away: The Marvels of Migratory Shorebirds and learn about Roebuck Bay’s Shorebirds. Press this link »

STEP 2 – Click the link to find out more about the ANSTO Shorebird Competition and follow the instructions to enter. ENTRIES TO BE MAILED TO ANSTO AND RECEIVED BY 14th August 2020. ****SCAN A COPY OF YOUR POSTER BEFORE MAILING IT TO ANSTO****
Any queries please contact Grace Maglio at gracemagliorbwg@outlook.com

For  further instructions on how to enter – see the poster…

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MAKING A SPLASH – TAKING CARE OF ROEBUCK BAY

A year 5 Kimberley PEAC class made animations about the marine life around Broome and Roebuck Bay to help community awareness of their need for protection. Guest speakers from Roebuck Bay Working Group, Broome Bird Observatory and Broome Seagrass Monitoring shared knowledge and gave students hands on experience with the marine animals.

The students created short animations to send a message about protecting  the marine life. Using a range of media and technology five short films were produced.

A selection of these animations  have been shared with Broome residents and beyond.

Many thanks to Hannah Carnegie, Kimberley Regional PEAC Coordinator/ Teacher and her wonderful students for ‘Taking Care of Roebuck Bay!’

Migratory Shorebirds, a stop motion animation by PEAC students Taela and Lessie  for the Science on Broome Coast series.

Marine Watch presents Save Dugongs and Seagrass is a claymation  by  Olivia and Callum for the Science on Broome Coast series.

How to be Croc Wise a claymation about being crocodile wise, put together by Cable Beach Primary School PEAC students Olivia and Callum for the Science on Broome Coast series.

Save the Snubfins a leggo animation about how to avoid harming Australian snubfin dolphins in Roebuck Bay by  Bryn, Cody and Zac for the Science on Broome Coast series.

 

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