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Awesome to meet NSW Environment Minister last week

Awesome to meet NSW Environment Minister last week with Valerie Taylor AM and share our love for #sanctuaries There is so much support for #oceanprotection and gold standard #notake #aquaticreserves in Sydney communities and across NSW. Only 2% of Sydney waters are fully protected.
I hope to swim in#bonginbonginbay aquatic reserve soon!

#oceanprotectiononalocallevel
#30x30protection #saveoursanctuary

#netsoutnow In #NSW during the 2022-23 summer #bea

#netsoutnow In #NSW during the 2022-23 summer #beachnet season, the following threatened and protected species were entangled and killed outright in the #NSWsharknets. No information is given on the health of the released animals, and their likelihood of survival following trauma.
• 6 Leatherback Turtles (2 dead, 4 released alive)
• 6 Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins (all dead)
• 5 Loggerhead Turtles (3 dead, 2 released alive)
• 3 Green Turtles (2 dead, 1 released alive)
• 2 Common Dolphins (both dead)
• 2 seals (1 dead, 1 released alive)
• 16 Greynurse Sharks (2 dead, 14 released alive)
• 1 Great Hammerhead Shark (dead) In addition
• 18 White Sharks (10 dead, 8 released alive) This shark is both endangered and targeted by DPI.
Other entanglements and deaths of marine life last summer:
• 58 Rays (15 dead, 43 released alive)
• 57 Smooth Hammerheads (56 dead, 1 released alive)
Numerous other non aggressive sharks and fish died in this old fashioned, ineffective, netting system that does not keep us safe in the water. According to the report, ‘nets are not a guarantee that shark encounters will not occur at meshed beaches.’
Info Shark Meshing (Bather Protection) Program 2022/23 Annual Performance Report, DPI
www.sharksmart.nsw.gov.au

57 smooth hammerheads killed! This species is in 'severe decline' in NSW.
I'm feeling shark sad. Not shark smart. This is not what our community wants.
#oceancustodians
#oceanprotectiononalocalevel #30x30protection #biodiversitycrisis
@chrisminnsmp @pennysharpemlc @kelliesloanemp @marjorieoneillcoogee
#savingnorman #greynurseshark #oceanconservation

One bay at a time! Supporting our government to pr

One bay at a time! Supporting our government to properly protect NSW waters. Proud to be at #NSWparliament with @AMCS and #NPA to support the #friendsofbonginbonginbay bid for a #notakemarinereserve

Looking for local opportunities to meet our #30x30

Looking for local opportunities to meet our #30x30protection targets yesterday at #nswparliament Let's start with a #notakesanctuary at #bonginbonginbay Great to meet with @pennysharpemlc, @mattkeanmp, @kelliesloanemp @suehigginsonmlc @roryamonmp among others, with @valeriettaylor and #friendsofbonginbonginbay
@marineconservation.au
#morefishforeveryone #IsnorkeandIvote #IswimandIvote 😂

Save Parsley Bay! QR to the petition! “The so-ca

Save Parsley Bay! QR to the petition! “The so-called Refresh Vaucluse and Diamond Bay Project” is on the nose. #SydneyWater plan to build a major sewerage pumping station in the middle of Parsley Bay Park, next to the children’s playground. We understand the need for a pump, but why put it in a reserve with high ecological values, a tourism destination, an important recreation area and very difficult access? Expect many trees to go, expect problems, expect budget blowouts, expect creek damage, expect another closed recreation and swimming site, expect limited access, expect disruption, expect silt and ecological damage.
Sign the petition to stop this project and find a more appropriate location. These pumping stations are notorious for leaking and the original contractor has pulled out because of the potential consequences.
Senior marine scientists have voiced grave concerns about this development, not surprising considering it is the home of the endangered White’s seahorse.
Support @saveparsleybay QR to the petition!

Join us to share community concerns with Allegra Spender on Friday 25 August, 3:45pm- 4:30pm in Parsley Bay car park/café.
Ocean protection must start on a local level!
@allegra.spender #protect30x30 #woollahra #vaucluse #nswtourism #parsleybay#cleanharbourswimming #keepourbeachesclean #protectourbeaches #sos #saveoursanctuaries #whitesseahorse #oceanconservation #wakeupvaucluse #saveourwildareas #savethe littoralrainforestparskey

Proud to support the Friends of Bongin Bongin Bay,

Proud to support the Friends of Bongin Bongin Bay, in their bid to gain greater protections for #bonginbonginbay
#oceanprotection must work on a local level.
#30x30 #marinesanctuaries #oceanconservation #morefishforeveryone #blueworld #30x30protection
#sos #swimmersforoceanconservation

#valerietayloroceanprize

What a beauty! The grey nurse shark is critically

What a beauty! The grey nurse shark is critically endangered in NSW and needs habitat pròtection and sanctuary- #nationalpark equivalents in the ocean.
@pennysharpemlc We look forward to working on this with you! Protecting just the shark isn't working!
Thanks @aussiebubbles for sharing #greynursesharkcensus
#saveoursanctuaries #netsoutnow #protect30x30

We are thrilled to support the following projects

We are thrilled to support the following projects this year.

Orrca - Cetacean Rescue and Rehabilitation Equipment Upgrade Project @orrcaaustralia
Bioluminescence Project -An arts and engagement project at Tathra Wharf
Hunter Community Environment Centre - Offshore Wind Community Reference group funding
Dr Joseph DiBattista, Australian Museum - Southern Sydney Harbour Research and Engagement
So Shire - Marine Biodiversity of Southern Sydney Project @so_shire
Friends of Bongin Bongin Bay - ‘no-take’ aquatic reserve campaign
Nature Coast Marine Group - Nature Coast Marine Monthly Tidie Cleanups and other projects @thencmg
Prof David Booth, UTS
How many weedy seadragons are there in Sydney? A citizen science seadragon census.
Duncan Heuer
Grey Nurse Shark Harmonisation Census website and comms project.
@aussie_bubbles
Eric Lobbeke
Work in Progress; a creative visual documentation for the Ocean Lovers’ Festival @eric_lobbecke

Friends of Parsley Bay Funds for an Aboriginal heritage report for both land and sea country at Parsley Bay.
#friendsofparsleybay
Dr Sarah Jane Moore- Sydney Rock Oyster Performances, with Michael Galeazzi @sjmoore1970

#oceanprotection #oceanliteracy #undecadeofoceanscience @sea.museum #NSW

Dr Sarah Jane Moore Performing with Michael Galea

Dr Sarah Jane Moore
Performing with Michael Galeazzi @sea.museum

'My visual art practice uses nature based materials such as ground oyster shells, shells gathered from Flinders Island, ochre and Killercrankie Diamonds and speak to our connection with self, water, and how we carry water and ourselves and our futures in our watery worlds.'
Dr Sarah Jane Moore

Thanks for sharing with us, @sjmoore1970 and congratulations on your #rockoyster project from #blueworldbondi

#seacountry #indigenouswomen #indigenousart #michaelgaleazzi

Sensational night at the #maritinemuseum at the 20

Sensational night at the #maritinemuseum at the 2023 #valerietayloroceanprize announcements @valeriettaylor in deep discussion about the endangered #greynurseshark with #emilyjateff There is much need for habitat pròtection. Winners will be announced over the coming days!
Grey nurse footage provided by Duncan Heuer @savingnormanbondi
Thanks to everyone who attended..brilliant crowd! .
And who joined us later to watch #thematildas
Thanks to @shanerozario for the images

#oceanconservation #seamuseum #blueworldbondi #scienceweek2023 #inspiringnsw @sea.museum

You are invited! Please RSVP via the link in our b

You are invited! Please RSVP via the link in our bio
Interested in marine science and ocean conservation? Join acclaimed shark conservationist Valerie Taylor AM for an update on the Grey Nurse Shark Census. Senior scientist Dr Joseph DiBattista will also present on marine science research techniques; and the important role of citizen science in Sydney waters. Enjoy beautiful footage featuring the critically endangered grey nurse shark.

The evening will also include Blue World Agency presenting the 2023 Valerie Taylor Ocean Prize , for ocean protection and ocean literacy projects across NSW.

Join us for a fascinating evening of presentations, with time for networking, conversation and refreshments

Presented in partnership with the Australian National Maritime Museum, Australian Museum and Blue World.

Photograph by Duncan Heuer @aussie_bubbles
#saveoursanctuaries #oceanconservation #blueworld

Save the date! Wednesday 16 August for the announc

Save the date! Wednesday 16 August for the announcement of the Valerie Taylor Ocean Prizes, at the Maritime Museum. Details to follow!
#blueworldbondi #valerietayloroceanprize #ocean
#UNdecadeofoceanscience

Flashback! #Litterarty exhibits from 2022 #oceanlo

Flashback! #Litterarty exhibits from 2022 #oceanloversfestival Very difficult judging role for @marinadebris and @merranhughes. 😍 So many beautiful thoughtful works about ocean pollution

Community came together today to protect Sydney's

Community came together today to protect Sydney's Natural Heritage! Parsley Bay is in imminent threat of harm from a development by Sydney Water. Sydney Water is a public authority working on public land. Yet it is not working in the public interest, building a sewage pump in an area with such high natural values.
We need our ministers and politicians to demand a review and a rethink of this disastrous project. Sewage leaks have already killed off marine life. We need to protect our parkland, our remnant rainforest and our endangered Whites Sea horses.
Do you want Nielsen Park and Parsley Bay out of action this summer? Do you want precious remnant rainforest damaged by sewage works?
@woollahracouncilliberals
@woollahracouncil
@pennysharpemlc #sydneywater #parsleybay @kelliesloanemp @suehigginsonmlc
@rosebjackson
@allegra.spender
#friendsofparsleybay

Congratulations to the 2023 #valerietayloroceanpri

Congratulations to the 2023 #valerietayloroceanprize finalists, for science, ocean literacy and education, direct action and other ocean engagement.
We will be announcing the winners in August. All the best!
#nsw #nswcoast #waverley #oceanliteracy #oceanprotection #saveoursanctuaries #oceanconservation

Brilliant ideas and exciting projects! Thanks to e

Brilliant ideas and exciting projects! Thanks to everyone who took the time to apply for the #Valerietayloroceanprize
Judging will take place later in July!

#giantclam The world's largest bivalve mollusc
📷@merranhughes
#creativity #community #oceanconservation #oceanliteracy

Finalise your entries for the Valerie Taylor Ocean

Finalise your entries for the Valerie Taylor Ocean Prizes! Closing 30 June! For ocean conservation and engagement projects across NSW!
📷#merranhughes #turtle
#oceanconservation #plasticpollution #sustainability #saveoursanctuaries
#jervisbay #bouddi

New South Wales call out! Campaigners! Creatives!

New South Wales call out! Campaigners! Creatives! Scientists! Get your entries in for the ocean prizes. Need support for your ocean clean up, or ocean campaign, project? Get in touch if you have an idea to build support for ocean conservation!
Thinking of you
@schoolstrikecleanup
@plasticfree_sutherlandshire
@gu_marinesociety
@poeticabondi
@rbscmepofficial
#fiddlerray #bondi #iseachange #oceanconservation
#worldoceanday
📷@merranhughes

Ocean lovers! The Valerie Taylor Ocean Prizes clos

Ocean lovers! The Valerie Taylor Ocean Prizes close on June 30. Secure some funding for your project. From clean ups and campaigns, from science education to murals. Get in touch or miss out! For projects across NSW coast.
#oceaneducation #iseachange #marinescience #NSW

Many thanks to all the artists who exhibited in th

Many thanks to all the artists who exhibited in the Valerie Taylor Art Prize for Ocean Advocacy

Abdul Abdullah, Abdul Rahman Abdullah, Amrita Hepi, Angela Tiatia, Anna May Kirk, Caroline Rothwell, Clara Adolfs, Deborah Kelly, Dylan Mooney, Erin Coates, Ghost Net Collective, Gunybi Ganambarr, Guy Fredricks, Izabela Pluta, Janet Laurence, Jason Phu, Joan Ross, Jodie Whalen, Julian Meagher, Lara Merrett, Laura Jones, Peta Clancy, Piers Greville, Salote Tawale, Sam Doctor, Sarah Smuts-Kennedy, Seini Taumoepeau, Teho Ropeyarn and Valerie Taylor.

The exhibition of finalists was on show for one night only, Thursday 8 June between 7 – 10pm at Carriageworks, Sydney.

Winner Joan Ross - The beginning of greed.

Highly commended works

Anna May Kirk - Whale Fall is a sculptural work, responding to idea of the fall as generative through the analogy of the whale fall. A whale fall occurs when a whale dies at sea, as it falls to the ocean floor, new ecosystems form around its body. Through this lens, falling is an act of transformation in response to disaster. Whale Fall is composed of a multitude of handblown glass lenses sealed with Pacific Ocean water. The form of the work follows the fall, transforming and mutating as the sculpture descends.

Teho Ropeyarn’s Ipi (water, rain)
Ipi (water, rain) is an aerial view of Cowal Creek, where Injinoo is situated at the northern tip of Cape York Peninsula. The creek flows out to the sea, with contrasting colours where the fresh water and salt water meet. The horizontal patterning represents rain.

Many thanks to our judges
Coby Edgar, curator
Lucy Turnbull Sydney Opera House Chair
Anne Ryan AGNSW

Many thanks to Barry Keldoulis and Sam Watson Wood and their team, for directing our event

The Prize raised more than $80,000 for marine conservation. Thank you Sydney!

#AMCS #artivism #oceanliteracy #contemporaryart #oceanconservation #marineconservation #sydneyrocks
#oceanlovers #worldocenday #worldoceansday

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