Calling all ocean lovers, marine enthusiasts and citizen scientists!

Reef Watch is back in 2023!

Join Marine Biologists for a guided citizen science adventure in the intertidal reefs at Aldinga Beach on February 25. Intertidal reefs are covered at high tide and exposed at low tide, meaning you can explore them from land and water.

It's a great way to learn about our fascinating and unique rock pool flora and fauna.

There’s plenty to behold, including reef crabs, dog whelk (a predatory sea snail), intertidal tube worms, variegated limpets and the vivid waratah anemone.

Learn how to collect data like a bonafide scientist, record your findings on one of the biggest global citizen science platforms (Hello, iNaturalist!) and learn more about the wonders of the Great Southern Reef.

This Reef Ramble will involve three activities...

You’ll learn to monitor all the critters that don’t move, like algae, tube worms and barnacles.
You’ll learn to monitor some of the common gastropod species, like limpets and abalone.
You'll learn how to record and identify species using the iNaturalist app, one of the biggest global citizen science platforms.

Event duration: 90-120 minutes.

Meet:

- Aldinga: there is a car park and shelter off the Esplanade at Snapper Point, just past the junction of the Esplanade and Butterworth Road at 12pm.

Please bring:

Sunscreen & hat!
A full water bottle
Snacks
Appropriate footwear (enclosed shoes) and clothing (we recommend long sleeves).

*** IMPORTANT ***

Please arrive on time.
Please be sun-safe.
Please wear enclosed footwear (e.g. sneakers, walking shoes, reef shoes, dive/snorkel boots).
This event is open to children over 5 years, however parents need to be responsible for and accompany their children on the reef ramble.
Accessibility: there are stairs between the reef and carpark. The reef surface is uneven. Not accessible for strollers or wheelchairs.
No swimming or snorkeling required - water is less than ankle deep.

This event will be postponed in the event that:

Weather is above 36 degrees Celsius.
Rain is forecast.

This project is jointly funded by Conservation SA and Green Adelaide.