Save Our Marine Life Volunteer Meetings

The biggest Australian conservation decision is about to be made and you can be a part of it! To make sure our marine life gets the protection it so urgently needs, we need people who care to be involved.

While volunteering for Save Our Marine Life, you’ll meet likeminded people whilst helping protect our amazing South West marine life, and having fun!

You can help us to raise the profile of our marine environment by helping out with events and coming along to regular volunteer meetings on the 1^st Thursday and 3^rd Wednesday of every month. At meetings we work out ways to get the word out there, get creative with things like prop making and banner painting, have guest speakers, training workshops, video nights and regular updates on the campaign. New volunteers are always welcome.

Where: 2 Delhi Street, West Perth, WA (next to City West train station in City West Lotteries House)
When:

6pm – 7.30pm on Thursday 7th June 2012

6pm – 7.30pm on Wednesday 20th June 2012

6pm – 7.30pm on  Thursday 5th July 2012

To find out more info, or to let me know you’re joining us (meetings are sometimes cancelled so please do check first), email me at cmc@ccwa.org.au or call 9420 7266.

See you soon,

Tara Finch

Marine Community Campaigner

www.facebook.com/taras.BBA

Sandy Seal’s Oceanfest!

Flying fish, a mechanical surfboard and a dolphin themed educational experience will be front and centre of Sandy Seal’s Oceanfest, a community event in Bedford, WA presented by the Conservation Council of Western Australia’s Save Our Marine Life program.

Oceanfest will mix fun and education in a special celebration of Western Australia’s unique marine life.

Special guests will include the Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Centre, a non-profit organisation committed to dolphin research, education, conservation and tourism. They are considered WA’s Premier wild dolphin experience and their education and research centre is a major Bunbury tourist attraction. They will turn Beaufort Hall into a ‘hands on’ science display, giving kids a window into the world of dolphins and other marine life, including learning how to identify a dolphin by their fins. Kids will also be able to try on Scuba gear, breathe through a regulator and win prizes with Perth Scuba.

Oceanfest will also feature fun activities like a mechanical surfboard ride, face painting, remote controlled flying fish races, colouring-in compeititon with prizes and a chance to contribute to a giant whale mural. There will be video footage of the many marine creatures found in WA’s waters and some short films about marine life and conservation.

There will be a sausage sizzle and fresh coffee available from a coffee van.

Where: Beaufort Park, Beaufort st, Bedford, WA

When: Sunday April 22nd, 10am – 3pm

See you there with the whole family!

Contact: cmc@ccwa.org.au or (08) 9420 7266

Stall at the William st Festival

A free family and community event on Sunday 18th March 2012, the William Street Festival is a celebration of the arts and culture of William Street.

Two stages will showcase original bands including Rocket to Memphis, Kwachala, Natalie Gillespie and Lucky Oceans, the Bartlett Brothers, Village Vibe, Grace Barbe and Club Qachria.

Stand-up comedian MC Bonnie Davies and many roving performers will keep the festivities flowing.

In celebrating the cultural diversity of William Street, the Festival will feature food stalls sampling local delicacies, arts and crafts, market stalls, live art and plenty of free activities for the whole family.

Save Our Marine Life will be there raising awareness at our market stall so leave the car at home, bring your family and friends to meet Sandy the Seal, grab a free bumper sticker or temporary tattoo and celebrate at the William Street Festival!

See you there!

Mandurah Crab Festival stall

Now in its 14th year, the annual event attracts up to 100,000 people and is bigger and better than ever before with an extensive variety of displays, activities and entertainment, including live performances, market stalls and a stunning fireworks display on Mandurah’s eastern foreshore. Save Our Marine Life will be there providing information and raising awareness about marine protection in south-west Australia.

Renowned chefs will deliver fun, interactive cooking demonstrations and a sensational showcase of succulent seafood will be available in the gourmet food area.

An abundance of performances and amusements are in store for children of all ages with a special activity area and stage, ready to keep them entertained.

So come along on Saturday 17th or Sunday 18th March  to the Mandurah foreshore and say hi to Sandy the Seal, grab a free bumper sticker or temporary tattoo and enjoy the festival!

See you there!

Save Our Marine Life team

Stall at the Rockingham Musselfest

The Rockingham Musselfest on Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th February is a free community festival, focusing on the wealth of the Rockingham region, the local industry, local talent, art and craft, food and wine.

Save Our Marine Life will be there providing information and raising awareness about marine protection in south-west Australia.

So if you’re in the area come along and say hi to Sandy the Seal, grab a free bumper sticker or temporary tattoo and enjoy the festival!

For more info about the festival, visit the Mussefest website:  http://www.musselfest.com.au/

D-Day for Our South West Whales and Marine Life – Special Presentation

The future of marine protection in Australia is at a cross roads, starting here in our South West.  The Federal Government’s plan for marine sanctuaries fails the whales and our marine life.

But there is still time to act.

The marine park plan is out for a three month public comment period ending on the 8th August.  Every submission made will count towards turning the tide and ensuring the Government acts to save our marine life.

Please join Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and Save Our Marine Life at the Fly-By-Night club for a drink and presentations on the whale and marine life hotspot of South West Australia. Come along to help protect our unique marine life with less than a week left to make a difference!

Where: Fly-By-Night Club, 1 Holdsworth Street, Fremantle

When: 7.15 for 7.30pm start, to 9pm, Tuesday 2^nd August

RSVP appreciated; please call the Conservation Council of WA on (08) 9420 7266 or conswa@ccwa.org.au

Attendance is free, donations always appreciated!

We’d like to acknowledge the generous sponsorship of the Fremantle Herald Newspaper and the Fly-By-Night club.

Special screening of ‘Oceans’ for World Oceans Day

Watch the film trailer and film review here  http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/save-our-marine-life-australia/review-of-the-new-film-oceans/10150183507487266

Back by Popular Demand: The End of the Line at Luna on SX, Fremantle, WA

Can you imagine a world without fish? Narrated by Ted Danson The End of the Line uses compelling interviews with leading scientists and sweeping underwater cinematography to tell the story of the devastating impacts of overfishing on the world’s oceans, and how we can each help to turn it around.

The ABC’s Margaret and David gave the film 3.5 and 4 stars; adding “it has a tremendous impact… that’s the importance of this film, because with knowledge comes power.” The full review is available online.

Opening night Sunday September 19th, 6.30pm, will feature guest speaker Tim Nicol, Coordinator of Save Our Marine Life and The End of the Line (Australia). Tickets from Luna on SX or on the night. The End of the Line sold out 14 advanced screenings in WA and the Northbridge premiere, so bookings recommended!

Part proceeds of all ticket sales go to help protect WA’s unique marine life; currently less than 1% of our southwest waters are protected.

Save Our Marine Life Volunteer Meetings

To make sure our marine life gets the protection it so urgently needs, we need people who care to be involved.

Don’t be shy. Come along to one of our volunteer meetings and see how easily you can help. You’ll meet many like-minded people, have fun and make a real difference for our marine life at the same time!

Let me know if you can join us on cmc@conservationwa.asn.au

Where:
2 Delhi Street, West Perth, WA
(next to City West train station in City West Lotteries House)

When:
6pm – 7pm on 28 July 2010
6pm – 7pm on 25 August 2010
6pm – 7pm on 29 September 2010

See you soon,
Leah – Online Communities, Save Our Marine Life

The End Of The Line film screenings

Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this year, the powerful new documentary uses interviews with world leading scientists, activists and fishermen, brilliant underwater footage and sweeping cinematography to tell the story of the devastating impacts of over-fishing on our oceans and fishing communities, and the simple solutions to the problem. It has been described as the ‘Inconvenient Truth’ of our oceans.

The attendance at community screenings of the End Of The Line has been overwhelming and generated great momentum around the movement for marine protection.

If you wish to find out more about organising a screening of this film in your local community, please contact Tim Nicol of Save Our Marine Life.

www.endoftheline.com
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