Seaweek Fishy Tales – Dunedin Children’s Library
Sunday 7 March, 2 pm
Where: City Library, 230 Moray Place, Dunedin
Storytelling with Kaitrin McMullan in the Storypit, as part of Dunedin Public Library’s Once Upon a Sunday series (first Sunday of every month). Plus launch of Seaweek Poster Challenge.
Contact Phillipa Crack on 03 477 3690 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
Seaweek symposium - Otago’s Changing Seas: Looking after our Coastline
Sunday 7 March, 1pm - 5pm
Where: New Zealand Marine Studies Centre, Hatchery Rd, Portobello, Otago Peninsula
Otago has treasures on its doorstep – our local seas provide nourishment, recreation and employment. How can we protect and preserve our coast for the health, wealth and happiness of future generations? This half-day symposium is an opportunity for discussion and information-sharing. Scientific, conservation and community experts will share up-to-date information about the marine environment, current research and conservation issues, and different perspectives on its use. All are welcome, and there is no charge to attend. Free transport will be provided from Dunedin. Coaches leave the railway station at 12 noon, and return from Portobello at 5:30 pm.
To register your interest, please phone the NZ Marine Studies Centre on 03 479 5826 or email your details to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Further information can be found at www.marine.ac.nz or download:
Otago's Changing Seas Seaweek Symposium Flier 232kB
Northern & Southern NZ Rocky Shore Guide Launch
Sunday March 7
The NZ Marine Studies Centre, proudly supported and funded by Mobil, have produced a handy guide to the common animals and plants living on the rocky seashores of New Zealand. The Southern New Zealand Rocky Shore Guide is currently available to visitors to the NZ Marine Studies Centre and both the Southern and Northern Guides will be officially launched at the ‘Otago’s Changing Seas’ symposium on March 7.
Further information can be found at www.marine.ac.nz or contact Tessa Mills This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 03 479 5826.
The Great Dunedin Coastal Cleanup
Sunday 14 March
Celebrate Seaweek by cleaning up Dunedin’s coastline! Collect bags and gloves from DOC (77 Stuart St, Dunedin), DCC Service Centre (The Octagon), Market in the Reserve (650 Princes St, Dunedin, Sunday March 7) or use your own. Collect inorganic rubbish from any piece of coast/harbour/inlet between Waikouaiti and Taieri Mouth, and bring it along to Hancock Park clubrooms, St Kilda, (crn Victoria Rd and John Wilson Dr) between 12.30 and 3pm for rubbish sorting, recycling and entertainment! Check out our Fish for the future displays and activities, videos, free sausage sizzle, prizegiving and rocky shore guide release. Free copies of the Southern Rocky Shore Guide will be available. Prizes for most rubbish collected and strangest item found.
‘Weigh-in only’ times for northern beaches:
- Waikouaiti (Beach St carpark) 12pm
- Karitane (Karitane Hall carpark) 12.30pm
- Warrington (Domain carpark behind surf club) 1pm
To join the Brighton-Taieri Mouth Cleanup meet 10am at Brighton Domain. Phone or email DOC to register your favourite spot that you want to clean up. Contact Liz Sherwood This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 477 0677. For more information download:
The Great Dunedin Coastal Cleanup Flier 481kB
One Less Fish Trail
Saturday 6 - Sunday 14 March
Where: NZ Marine Studies Centre, Hatchery Rd, Portobello, Otago Peninsula
‘One Less Fish’ is a study of fishing methods. Follow the One Less Fish Trail and learn how you can protect our fish for the future!
Contact Tessa Mills
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or phone 03 479 5826. Further information can be found at www.marine.ac.nz
Seaweek Detective Trail
Running throughout Seaweek 2010. Celebrate Seaweek at Otago Museum with a detective trail for kids and adults! Help our baby sea turtle navigate safely to the feeding grounds by answering all the questions correctly.
Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 03 474 7474 for more information, or visit www.otagomuseum.govt.nz.
