Information about mangroves, their habitat, biology, research and SSSMeg involvement in Mangrove Watch activities
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Written by Administrator
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Jul 23, 2010 at 07:04 AM |
Invitation to the general public – 7th August from 10am to 12pm.
Over the last 12 months volunteers in the Burnett Mary region have participated in a pilot Mangrove Watch program which empowers local people to monitor and care for the mangroves in their area in conjunction with the scientific team at University of Queensland School of Biological Sciences. In the Cooloola region the program has had eager participants from Cooloola CoastCare as well as SSSMeg.
The University of Queensland Mangrove Watch Hub are now celebrating the end of the pilot period and heading to Tin Can Bay to present their final report on the health of our mangroves and re-launch the program for the next twelve months.
To celebrate the occasion, an exhibition of artwork and photography focussing on mangroves will be open to the public from 10am to 12pm on the 7th of August at the Tin Can Bay library. In addition there will be a display of books from our very own library (a big thankyou to the dedicated Gympie librarians). The artworks will feature paintings and photographs (new and old) by our talented local artists.
So come along and see some of the works that our unique landscapes have inspired and meet these talented artists.
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Last Updated ( Jul 23, 2010 at 08:04 AM )
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Written by Administrator
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Apr 24, 2010 at 10:31 AM |
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Following the summer heat, we undertook our first Mangrove Watch survey in some months in Kauri Creek. Trying to kill two birds with one stone, we conducted the survey immediately following a Seagrass Watch survey in the same area.
While the tide suited Seagrass watching perfectly, it was unfortunately on the low side for Mangrove Watching.
 Mangrove Watch banner on show on Clive's new boat.
We were however blessed with sightings of a dugong mother and calf feeding in the area for some hours as well as Indo Pacific Humpback dolphin, turtles and other wildlife for which the Great Sandy Straits is renowned. The underwater seagrasses in the area are obviously well suited to the dugong population.
 Dugong mother and calf up for a breath while feeding on seagrass in Kauri Creek.
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Last Updated ( Apr 24, 2010 at 07:58 PM )
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Written by Administrator
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Sep 27, 2009 at 01:11 PM |
Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival
SSSMeg Mangrove Watch regulars at the Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival
 Mangrove watch regulars at seafood festival
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Written by Administrator
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Sep 19, 2009 at 11:48 PM |
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Following our Mangrove Watch meeting this morning we proceeded to an assessment of an area of special interest in Snapper Creek with Dr Norm Duke (UQ) and his research assistants .
 Walking in Mangrove Forest in Snapper Creek area.
The area lies below the Sewerage Treatment Plant and manifests unusual mangrove formations and forest characteristics including:
- fast growing tall mangroves in high nutrient environment
- mangroves inhabiting a zone not normally inhabited by mangroves
- forest floor covered in abnormal green algae
- a large section of mangrove dieback
 Mangrove pneumataphores covered in green algae.
 Dr Norm Duke examining green algal formation.
A number of samples were taken from various sections of the affected area for further analysis.
 One of a number of test samples taken for further analysis.
We enter the area of mangrove dieback below the STP - some regrowth of avicennia since the time of last visit a couple of months ago is noted.
 Entering area of mangrove dieback below STP.
 Dont wear your latest fashion accessories when you go mangrove watching.
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Last Updated ( Sep 25, 2009 at 03:02 PM )
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Written by Administrator
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Sep 11, 2009 at 01:42 PM |
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Following the abandonment of our previous survey in Snapper Creek on 11 August due to mechanical breakdown, we resumed where we left off last Wednesday in fantastic conditions. We spent an hour and a half completing the full survey of the accessible areas of Snapper Creek from its upper reaches to Griffen Creek.
Anyone interested in participating in Mangrove Watch or just getting a bit more information, a meeting will be held on Sunday 20 September from 9.30 to 11.30 am at the Tin Can Bay Library rooms.
Following the meeting we will be going to do an assessment of the Snapper Creek site – please come along if you would like
For more information on Mangrove Watch go to the official Mangrove Watch web site
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Last Updated ( Sep 11, 2009 at 03:47 PM )
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