We are thrilled to announce that this March, the Ocean Lovers Festival is expanding beyond its iconic Bondi roots to become a city-wide celebration of our beautiful harbour city, Sydney. As part of this exciting development, Underwater Earth, in partnership with the Ocean Lovers Festival are hosting the inaugural Sydney Coast Hope Spot Marine Bioblitz and we warmly invite your organisation to join us.
Event Details:
What: Sydney Coast Hope Spot Marine Bioblitz
When: 1–31 March 2025
Where: Sydney Coast Hope Spot
The Marine Bioblitz aims to engage the community in documenting the rich biodiversity of Sydney's coastal and marine environments.
Why Get Involved?
Contribute to Conservation: Your participation will provide valuable data that can inform and enhance marine conservation efforts in our region.
Community Engagement: This is an excellent opportunity to engage your members and the broader community in meaningful environmental action.
Be Part of a Growing Movement: By joining us, you become part of an annual initiative that aims to foster a deeper connection between Sydney's residents and our precious marine ecosystems.
How to Participate:
Participate in Our Marine Bioblitz: Encourage your members and supporters to gather their family and friends and head to Sydney's beautiful coastline to capture photos of the diverse marine life they encounter. Before setting out, please review the instructions on our website to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. After their exploration, they can upload their observations to our iNaturalist project page. Their contributions are invaluable in helping us document and protect Sydney's rich marine biodiversity.
Host Your Own Event: Organise your own special event under the banner of the Sydney Coast Hope Spot Marine Bioblitz. If you choose this option, we kindly ask that you create your own iNaturalist project page and ensure the observations remain open-sourced, allowing us to access and integrate the information into our overall results. We envision this becoming an annual collaborative initiative, strengthening our collective efforts year after year.
For more details about the Marine Bioblitz, please visit: oceanloversfestival.com