Newsletter 3 Sept. 2012 - Marine Discovery Centre

Sept 2012
Dr Paul Sharkey, Dr Vin Thomas (CESA) and Michael Honey
Newsletter No. 3, 2012
Inside your
Discovery News
Advertise in our MDC.....................................
Dr Paul Sharkey & Dr Vin Thomas visit .....
National Recreational Fisheries Conference....
Workshop with GBRMPA ............................
School First NAB Awards ...............................
Welcome to the third edition of The Discovery
News for this year.
Just a reminder, newsletters will be emailed to all
who have an email address. If you don’t have one,
a hard copy will be given to you.
As this is a volunteer and MDC supporter’s
newsletter, you are all encouraged to submit
photos, information, news and/or stories.
To do this you can email us, Ursula or Tim:
UQuack-Weatherley@star.catholic.edu.au or
THoile@star.catholic.edu.au
New MDC/SOS program ..............................
Dune Care Group ............................................
City of Charles Sturt sponsor the MDC ........
Caring for our Country ...................................
Telstra Grant win...........................................
Adelaide Friendship Group ............................
Adopt - A - Creature News............................
MDC Supporters Form.....................................
Birthdays and New Volunteers ....................
Term 3 Theme: “Food from the Sea”...............
Thankyou to our sponsors……….................
MDC is making a steady recovery after difficult times, we’re
working towards being sustainable for the longer term.
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Catholic Education SA Directors
Visit
On Friday 24th August, we were privileged to have Paul and Vin visit our Centre.
Paul is the Director of CESA, Catholic Education South Australia and Vin is the
Deputy Director of CESA.
Both Paul and Vin were excellent problem-solvers and made new discoveries. They
were genuinely impressed with the variety of learning experiences we provide and
the diverse projects we do to survive.
Paul and Vin interacting with our sustainable fishing interactives, with Michael Honey, our Principal.
National Recreational Fisheries
Conference
On Saturday 18th September and Sunday 19th John Agnew, our Honorary Senior
Consultant, and Tim attended the National Conference and gave a presentation. We
were honoured to have Patrick Hone, Executive Director of FRDC, as part of our
audience.
We met some excellent people, heard some terrific presentations and saw some
amazing displays.
John examines a trailer promoting sustainable fishing.
Workshop with GBRMPA
On Wednesday 15th - Friday 17th September, John and Tim did some consultancy
work with GBRMPA, (Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority) Carolyn Luder and
Andrew Denzin, and our colleagues from Ballina MDC, Mick O’Connor and Lynda
Hourigan. It was an exceptional few days that allowed us to share curriculum
initiatives, special projects and how we nurture our Volunteers.
Reef HQ: http://www.reefhq.com.au/ has many fantastic displays and amazing
aquaria – they even do live “Skype” interviews from their aquariums.
Andrew waves to John whilst he’s immersed in one of the aquaria displays.
Carolyn highlighting a catchment to coast poster.
Mick, Lynda and John discussing curriculum development.
Schools First NAB Awards
We are absolutely elated to have been awarded a NAB Regional Impact Award and
the State Award for our MDC. This was in recognition of the wonderful partnership
that we have with CCS – City of Charles Sturt.
We sincerely thank Rata Luckens and Garry Griffiths, NRM Officers, who’ve been
outstanding in their service, advice with our Coastal Signs and our Dune Care work.
We’ve also worked with Rata as part of the Coastal Reference Group which advises
Council on coastal issues. Thanks also to our Ward Councillors Jim Fitzpatrick and
Robert Randall, who’ve supported our End of Year Celebrations and actually
initiated our annual support from CCS. Special thanks to our new Mayor, Kirsten
Alexander, a wonderful supporter, who is also one of our MDC Ambassadors:
http://www.marinediscoverycentre.com.au/Marine_Discovery/ambassadors/Ambassadors.html
We are in the running for the National NAB Award which will be announced on
November 7th.
Rata showing our Dune Care Group which weeds we need to pull out.
New MDC/SOS program
We are really pleased with our new program which allows our Star of the Sea
students a closer involvement with the MDC. Many of our Mums and Dads are
helping classes, so that our Teachers can enjoy seeing their students discovering in
the MDC.
We thank Fiona for co-ordinating this very special project. Some of our Teachers
have also made some brilliant poster displays of their classes discovering!
Toby, one of our wonderful SOS Teachers, brought his young niece over to see our seahorses.
Dune Care Group
We have 11 great Volunteers! We’d love to have more.
Please let us know if you’re interested in joining us.
Rata is organising the plants that needs to be planted.
It’s looking already much better.
Some of the plants planted.
Weeding is still an important part.
We have just planted about 90 plants.
City of Charles Sturt sponsor
the MDC
We are thrilled that our local Council have come onboard for a one year
sponsorship of $25K.
We have had a 20 year partnership with the City of Charles Sturt (CCS), which
started with Damian Moroney, the first CCS Environment Officer. Damian
came and taught the very first Marine Studies lesson at Star of the Sea School.
Harold Anderson, our former Mayor, was also a passionate supporter of the
MDC.
We are very grateful for the outstanding work
with Rata Luckens and Garry Griffiths, CCS
NRM Officers. Thank you very much to Jim
Fitzpatrick and Robert Randall, our dedicated
Ward Councillors. We are also extremely
grateful to Kirsten Alexander, our Mayor, for
her exceptional initiatives, vision and support.
Thank also to all Councillors who supported
this year’s sponsorship of the MDC.
Kirsten, one of our MDC Ambassadors
We actually promote
environmental awareness to over
3,000 people living in CCS. We
have plans to support the
National Coastal Councils
Conference in March, 2013. We
will be updating 3 Coastal signs
and working closely with our
Ward Councillors.
our Coastal signs provide community education
Caring for our Country
We’ve won an $18K Community Action Grant to “Improve Gulf St Vincent
through Monitoring and Awareness.” This will involve employing marine
biologists for 3 days for 4 hourly slots. We are advertising this through our
networks. It is likely that we’ll have 6 Marine Biologists working on a
rotational basis.
It is also a great reward for our Volunteer Marine Biologists who’ve already
donated their expertise so generously.
Shea, one of our great Marine Biologists, highlights stormwater issues
Telstra Grant win
We were lucky enough to win $1,200 towards our fish-feeding costs. We are
also looking at purchasing automatic fish-feeders to reduce our labour costs.
Adelaide Friendship Group
On Thursday 6th September we had 23 visitors from a more senior group. They
absolutely loved the discovery opportunities.
Ursula welcomed the group and introduced the session
Wayne, MDC Volunteer, highlighted specific creatures to his group
Adopt-A-Creature
By adopting the new Blue Devil or the Yellowtailed Kingfish you are helping the Marine
Discovery Centre to:
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Feed your creature(s)
Educate visiting school children and public about our special marine environment
Increase awareness of the need to protect marine life
Provide cooling, lighting and filtration for our creatures
Provide opportunities for people observe creatures in aquaria, many of our visitors
have never seen these creatures alive before.
The Adoption Package (for one year)
Our Adoption package gives you the opportunity to receive updated information and provides the
Marine Discovery Centre with financial support. For your commitment you receive:
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Photograph of your creature
A marine Storybook featuring our local marine life
A personalised Certificate of your adoption
4 Newsletters: with your name included as a Creature Owner (optional)
Our visitors can get a close-up view
Yes, I would like to adopt a creature.
We have one new creature available, a BLUE DEVIL ($250)
Please fill-in your Details
Creatures available:
Name: …………………………………….…………………...
(You will have the option of extending
your adoption each year.)
Address: ……………….............................................................
…… …….................................. State: ….… Post Code:…….
Phone:…………….…….. Mobile: …………………………..
Email: ……………………………….…………………..……..
Port Jackson Shark
$750
Murray Cod
$500
Globe Fish (N/A)
Blue Devil
$250
$500
Trumpeter (N/A)
Yabbie (N/A)
Bream
$100
$100
$100
Seahorses (2ea)
$ 50
Silver Perch
$ 25
Type of Creature chosen:………………………………………
You can name your creature? (eg Trevor Toadfish)
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Cheques payable to: Catholic Education SA Environmental
Trust Fund
Payment method: (please circle) Credit Card Cash Cheque
Credit cards details:
Visa
Master Card
Exp. Date: …../.….
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Name on card: ……………………………………………….....
I wish to make an additional donation of $..............
Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible via DGR status
Total transaction: $...............
Signature: ………………………….… Date: ……/……./…….
Globe Fish
Please post this form to:
Marine Discovery Centre: 333 Military Road, Henley Beach SA 5022
or fax: 08-8235 1835
or email: sales@marinediscoverycentre.com.au
Honorary Patron: Barbara Hardy AO
333 Military Road
Henley Beach 5022
Telephone: (08) 8356 8943
Facsimile: (08) 8235 1835
www.marinediscoverycentre.com.au
ABN 74 950 120 670
Yes, I will donate to the Marine Discovery Centre to help our
environment through discovery education.
Supporters receive:
Details
 A personalised certificate
 A personal Supporters card
Organisation: ………………….……………………………...
- entitles 10% discount on any MDC
Resource
 “Discovery News” Newsletter
- electronically - to reduce emissions
 A marine story book
 An Invitation to our
“End of Year Celebration”
 An Invitation to all Special
Events
Level of Support: please tick
GOLD
$500
SILVER
$250
Contact Name: .………………………….…………………...
Address: ……………….............................................................
…… …….................................. State: ….… Post Code:…….
Phone:…………….…….. Mobile: …………………………..
Email: ……………………………….…………………..……..
Cheques payable to: Catholic Education SA Environmental
Trust Fund
Payment method: Credit Card
Cash
Cheque
Credit cards details:
Visa
Master Card
Exp. Date: …../.…./…..
………………/………………/………………./……...…………
Name on card: ……………………………………………….....
BRONZE $100
I wish to make an additional donation of $..............
Family
Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible via DGR status
$ 50
Student/Pensioner $25
Please select an affordable level.
Total transaction: $...............
Signature: ………………………….… Date: ……/……./…….
For Sponsorship packages - please call: 08 8356 8943
Post your Supporters form to:
Marine Discovery Centre: 333 Military Road, Henley Beach SA 5022
or fax: 08-8235 1835
or scan and email: sales@marinediscoverycentre.com.au
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Kathryn for the 11th August
John N for the 18 May
Damian M for the 22nd August
Maria for the 5th September
A very special
HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY
to our former volunteer Donalda for the 21st August
WELCOME to our new Volunteers:
Meredith
Janet
Kylie
Term 3 Theme
Food from the Sea
Oceans cover nearly 75% of the earth's
surface and have always been a significant
source of food.
The first thing that comes into your mind are
probably fish or prawns. However, there is
more to it than marine creatures.
What about seaweed? Many foods contain
seaweed.
Seaweeds are an important ingredient that is
used in many of the foods that we eat. Large
amounts of seaweeds are harvested from the
ocean or from the beach-washed material to
extract food substances like alginates,
carrageenan and beta carotene which are
used in many foods, like ice cream, some
bread, beers pudding, salad dressing and
desserts. People from Japan to Hawaii eat
seaweeds fresh, in soups or dried.
Other common foods from the sea are fish,
crustaceans - especially lobster, prawns,
crabs - molluscs, such as abalone, mussels,
oysters and scallops and their relatives the
octopus, squid and cuttles. Many other types
of animals, such as sea jellies, sea
cucumbers and sea urchins are eaten in
some parts of the world. Marine mammals
such as seals, whales, sharks and dugongs
are also killed as a major source of food.
We were grateful to gain support for Science Week from the National Science
Week (SA) Committee to deliver some exciting activities for visitors.
Science Week was again, an outstanding success this year. The event was very well
attended from schools, over 375 school students and 98 adults/community visitors.
We were very grateful to receive the funding support granted.
Science Week is a very important part of our yearly program.
THANKYOU TO OUR SPONSORS
We are very proud of the organisations
which support the Marine Discovery Centre
including:
Star of the Sea School and Parents
Catholic Education Office
Henley Parish
Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural
Resources Management Board
Coastcare
Primary Industries and Resources SA Fishwatch
Envirofund
Regional Partnerships Programme
Dept Environment, Water & Natural Resources
Adelaide's Living Beaches
DENR - Marine Parks
The City of Charles Sturt
The Ian Potter Foundation
Adelaide Shores
M.E.S.A Marine Education Society of Australia
Recreational Fishing Community Grants
Programme
Adelaide Metropolitan Area Consultative
Committee
Landcare Australia
Hanson Australia
United Water
Coast Protection Board
SA Water
Fish Protech Services PTY. LTD.
Southmet PTY. LTD.
Telstra
SARDI
Catholic Church Insurance Limited
Jacobs Creek Reserve
Nippy's
South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural
Resources Management Board
Adelaide’s Living Beaches
KUMON
Ochre Digital
Nature Foundation
National Oceans Office
Gold Coast Logic Integration
AMCOR RECYCLING
Holden
Department for Water Land and Biodiversity
Conservation
Norman Wettenhall Foundation
NGS Super
Flinders Ports
Flinders University
Pickard Foundation
Claridge Construction
Banrock Station
Australia Post
Arketype
IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare
Mile End Office Furniture
The Myer Foundation
KESAB
Pat Doogue – MYOB
Brasilia Coffee
John Dundon Surveying Pty Ltd
Electroboard
Quiksilver
Quin’s Marine
Bitewell Fishing Supplies
Aquarium Aid
SA Fishing Tackle Agencies
Cooper’s
Buss & Grigg Electrical
Cibo’s, Henley Square
South Seas Tackle
Solahart
Surf Culture
Programmed Maintenance Services
Brock Harcourts
Hamilton’s Laboratories
Catholic Women’s League
Flexitank (Australia) Pty Ltd
Oz Mac Solutions
*We are also very grateful for the many private
donations that we receive.
Marine Discovery Centre Contact:
ph: 8356 8943 fax: 8235 1835
Ursula:
UQuack-Weatherley@star.catholic.edu.au
Tim: THoile@star.catholic.edu.au
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions
expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily
those of the Star of the Sea School
Marine Discovery Centre