On the Expedition
Investigate potential impacts of climate change on tropical fish migration and survival patterns.
Working with Professor David Booth, participants will snorkel to complete visual surveys which are a simple yet robust method of data collection for tropical fish species. The data you collect will help provide an insight into the conditions of tropical fish populations and ways to manage any significant threats.
Meals and Accommodations
All refreshments including sandwiches for lunch, water and snacks will be provided.
About the Research Area
Located in Sydney Harbour, Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve is designed to maintain and protect the area’s ecological and biodiversity values. This is a 'no-take' aquatic reserve, which means it is not permitted to fish by any means, destroy marine life, or collect marine organisms dead or alive, including empty shells.
Registered as part of the National Estate since 1991, the reserve includes the whole foreshore of the bay from Manly Surf Life Saving Club to the northern end of Shelly Beach Headland, and encompasses all of Cabbage Tree Bay. The area hosts several types of rocky shore from those exposed to the waves to moderately sheltered areas. The bay also has samples of sub-tidal reef, seagrass beds and offshore kelp communities. This special area provides protection and sanctuary for the weedy sea dragon, elegant wrasse, black rock cod and the blue groper.