This is part 2 of a number of posts about Fieldwork - Reef Surveying. Read the other posts: Fieldwork - Reef Survey - Preparation Fieldwork - Reef Survey - Student Activities Fieldwork - Reef Survey - Curriculum Links Where to snorkel? A good spot for a first snorkel is Clovelly because it is directly in front of the Surf Life Saving Club, it is a fairly contained area, and in most cases in is quite calm. You can pretty much count on seeing a groper. This is a good introduction site. A couple of other good sites around Sydney where you are likely to see a variety of aquatic organisms are Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve (entry via Shelley Beach or Fairy Bower), Gordon's Bay and Chowder Bay. Outside of Sydney you might like to try: - the rockpools at Norah Head, - Shelley Beach at Toowoon Bay, - Sharknet Beach, Huskisson - Plantation Point, Vincentia - Greenfield & Blenheim Beaches, Vincentia There are obviously lots of other sites, but for ease - consider finding places where you can snorkel straight off the beach. You might like to read: - Best Snorkelling in Jervis Bay Below: Image of the Rock Polls at Norah Head (left). Image of Hyams Beach at Jervis Bay (right) Cabbage Tree Bay
Gordon's Bay Below: Image of Gordon's Bay from the Carpark (left). Image of Gordon's Bay from the footpath (right). Chowder Bay Below: Images of Chowder Bay You might like to read: The Ultimate Guide to Snorkelling
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This is part 2 of a number of posts about Fieldwork - Reef Surveying. Read the other posts: Fieldwork - Reef Survey - Where to snorkel Fieldwork - Reef Survey - Student Activities Pre-Fieldwork Activities
Below: Photos taken at Clovelly - the sea floor (right), cuttlefish (left). On the day of the fieldwork:
Fieldwork activities that can be undertaken:
Below: Photos take at Gordon's Bay - stingray (left), squid (right) Safety precautions Check the weather and tides to ensure the conditions are suitable. Keep an eye out for boats and other activities in the water. Exercise caution. If students go snorkelling in their own time (not organised by the school/a teacher), they should remember to always let their parents know where you are, swim with a buddy, and check the tide and weather conditions. Always be safe. |
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