MORE than 1,900 people took part in Summer by the Sea along the region\u2019s coastline this year.<\/p>\n
Participants snorkelled, dived, surfed, paddled and strolled through the program, learning about the coastal and marine environments in the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cSummer by the Sea plays such an important role in educating Victorians about the state\u2019s fragile coastal environments,\u201d Coastcare Victoria coordinator Bec Cross said<\/p>\n
\u201cThere were around 108 free activities throughout the region during this year\u2019s program, which ran from January 2 until January 26.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said this year\u2019s top three favourite activities among participants in the Barwon South West Region were:
\n\u2022 Discovering life in the intertidal zone in rockpool rambles
\n\u2022 Snorkelling among the underwater marine ecosystems, and
\n\u2022 Learning about the coastal bush tucker around the region\u2019s beaches.<\/p>\n
\u201cA highlight this year was working with multicultural support organisations in the region to give people from different backgrounds an opportunity to experience the coast and learn more about their local environment.<\/p>\n
\u201cSummer by the Sea wouldn\u2019t be able to run without the fantastic volunteers and organisations who support and host events across the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe knowledge and experience activity leaders share about Victoria\u2019s unique coastal and marine environments, and their passion to educate others, inspires the next generation of coastal stewards to protect the coast.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said caring for coastal areas was an ongoing job, and encouraged anyone who was interested in volunteering to contact Coastcare Victoria to find out more about the volunteer groups and opportunities in their area.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re all looking forward to returning for another great year in 2020 and providing more exciting opportunities for Victorians who love the coast.\u201d<\/p>\n
Summer by the Sea is delivered by Coastcare Victoria in partnership with Parks Victoria, and supported by Fishcare Victoria and various land managers, volunteers and community groups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
MORE than 1,900 people took part in Summer by the Sea along the region\u2019s coastline this year. Participants snorkelled, dived, surfed, paddled and strolled through the program, learning about the coastal and marine environments in the region. \u201cSummer by the Sea plays such an important role in educating Victorians about the state\u2019s fragile coastal environments,\u201d […]<\/p>\n