An introduction to SSSMeg (Southern Sandy Straits Marine Environment Group Inc.)

We are a community group dedicated to the care of the marine environment in the Southern Sandy Straits including Wide Bay Harbour, the Tin Can Inlet and supporting ecosystems.

Threats to this sensitive marine environment include pollution, habitat degradation, climate change, coastal development, and other human related activity such as boat traffic.

We recognise that ongoing survival of the mega fauna such as Indo Pacific dolphins, dugong and turtles is reliant on the care of the marine ecosystem as a whole. High quality habitat and food sources, such as mangroves and sea grass beds, are all a critical part of successful environmental management efforts. We believe community groups with a passion for their local area have a lot to offer in terms of environmental objectives. Local communities can provide valuable observations on a regular basis which when combined with scientific research can begin to shape recommendations for improvement, maintenance and protection of our local marine environment.

Current projects include participating in the SeagrassWatch and MangroveWatch programs. We are also actively opposing a proposed marina development in Snapper Creek, Tin Can Bay.

We are involved in other local activities such as seafood festivals in order to encourage community involvement and education in the importance of caring for our marine environment.

SSSMeg are pleased to work alongside other community groups in the region sharing common interests, including CoastCare, The Greater Mary Association, Save the Mary River Group and SOS Tin Can Bay. We are also affiliated with Ocean Watch through our patron Mr David Kruetz.

With the proposed Traveston Dam having the potential to have flow on impacts into our region we encourage our visitors to follow the links to our partners to learn more about this issue.

If you would like to assist us in the care of this precious marine environment please consider becoming a member or business sponsor, volunteering some of your time, or make a donation.

For more information please see our Contact Us page.