A PROGRAM is helping young people identify and learn about marine life found in local sanctuaries.
Parks Victoria is encouraging young people to use its Parks Victoria Junior Rangers program to learn more about the plants and animals in places like Ricketts Point in Beaumaris.
“The Parks Victoria Junior Rangers program has a great guide to help you discover and appreciate the plants and animals that call Victoria’s rocky shores their home. The most common you can keep your eye out for at Ricketts Point include anemones, sea stars, and crabs,” Parks Victoria said.
“Ricketts Point is protected as a marine sanctuary. Here are some ideas to minimise your impact, as thousands of people visit here each year. Remember, anything may be an important habitat, whether it’s seaweed or empty shells – don’t remove anything. Whenever possible, walk on bare rocks instead of on algae or animals like barnacles or mussels. Look, don’t touch. When viewing animals, the best way to care for them is to point and demonstrate, rather than picking them up.”
Visitors are recommended to be careful on uneven surfaces, and wear appropriate footwear.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 18 January 2023
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Thank you for sharing an informative guide to marine life. As someone passionate about ocean conservation, I appreciated the resource.
I love how you have included information about the different types of marine life, their habitats and the threats they face. It is imperative that we all understand the importance of conserving these ecosystems and the impact that our actions can have. Thank you for shedding light on this important issue and encouraging others to take action.