Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC)

24/06/2026

Hey Peninsula community! - some great speakers for our Science in the Suburbs talk on Tuesday 30 June @ Ettalong
* Assoc Prof Megan Huggett - The Incredible lives of the Smallest Marine Organisms
* Kristen McSpadden (PhD candidate) - Monitoring sea cucumber populations on the Great Barrier Reef
* Ronny Ling - all about whales and their migration.

Bookings essential - $10 per person - but students free (high school and uni) - book here https://events.humanitix.com/science-in-the-suburbs-ettalong

24/06/2026

Hey The Entrance / Long Jetty community! - a couple of great speakers for our Science in the Suburbs talk on Sunday - * Prof Troy Gaston on Fish movement and food sources in Tuggerah Lakes - and * Ronny Ling - all about whales and their migration. Bookings essential - $10 per person - but students free (high school and uni) - book here https://events.humanitix.com/science-in-the-suburbs-the-entrance-long-jetty

20/06/2026

The CCMDC is hosting two talks for our Science in the Suburbs program - you don't need to be a scientist - just have an inquiring mind! Two events - Sun, 28 June at The Entrance / Long Jetty - and Tue, 30 June at Ettalong. A range of speakers at the two talks so check out the details - more information when you scan the QR Codes.

https://events.humanitix.com/science-in-the-suburbs-the-entrance-long-jetty
or
https://events.humanitix.com/science-in-the-suburbs-ettalong

This Inspiring Australia NSW initiative is supported by the NSW and Australian government

Community Environment Network Fantasea Aquariums and Terrariums Terrigal Ocean Tours Terrigal Underwater Group

16/06/2026

Happy International Sea Turtle Day! 🐢🌊

Today is all about celebrating these ancient creatures and highlighting the need to look after them. ✨

Did you know we often have Green Turtles along the Central Coast, and even Loggerhead and Hawksbill Turtles drop by occasionally? 👀

This makes it even more important to make sure we take our rubbish home and fish responsibly - floating plastic bags can look just like jellyfish, and fishing lines and hooks can cause dangerous entanglements.

Let's keep our beaches safe and clean for these magical beings! 💙

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13/06/2026

Have you spotted the new Haven signage from Central Coast Council?👀

Love seeing the promotion of our incredible local marine life and tips on how we can look after them.🙌💙

Check them out next time you’re down there!🐋

08/06/2026

Did you know Australia has committed to protecting 30% of our oceans by 2030? 🇦🇺🐋

This World Ocean Day, we're celebrating Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and why they are vital to a thriving planet.🌎

These areas act as vital safe havens for marine life, where ecosystems can recover, and fish populations can flourish without pressure. As life inside these zones thrives, it naturally spills over to replenish surrounding waters.🐟

The 30 by 30 agreement isn't just about restoring biodiversity; it's about supporting coastal livelihoods and providing economic resilience by ensuring the health of our oceans. When our oceans are healthy, our communities thrive.✨

One Ocean, One Climate, One Future - Together. Let’s safeguard the blue heart of our planet. 💙

05/06/2026

It's World Environment Day 🌎💚

Climate risks are rising, but so are the solutions! This World Environment Day is all about a call to action to lower global emissions with the How Low Can You Go? limbo dance challenge. 🕺

🚨 HOW TO JOIN THE CHALLENGE:

Grab a broomstick, a bamboo pole, or a string (bonus points for using recycled materials!).

Film yourself (and your family, coworkers, or pets) doing the limbo.

Upload the video to your Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.

Tag 3 friends to challenge them to see if they can go lower than you!

Use the hashtag:

Join the fun and make some noise for the planet - how low can you go?✨💙

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Join the global limbo dance challenge This World Environment Day, we’re dancing for our planet. Why are we dancing? Climate risks are rising. But so is climate action. This campaign is a global signal: people everywhere are calling for faster climate solutions and lower emissions. Your turn: get l...

02/06/2026

Calling all whale lovers!🐋✨

Mark your calendars for 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵, for 𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗖𝗔'𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆. This is your chance to celebrate these majestic giants alongside a passionate community of ocean lovers while collecting crucial data for whale conservation.💙

Grab your binoculars and join the fun! Check out the details below 👇

Join us for a spectacular day by the ocean as we count the majestic humpback whales on their northern migration. It’s a chance to connect with nature, contribute to conservation and celebrate these incredible ocean travellers.The ORRCA Whale Census Day now has two ways to get involved:

27/05/2026

🌎🌿We might be a few days late for International Day for Biodiversity, but there’s still time to join the iNaturalist International Day for Biodiversity 2026 Bioblitz! Help create a snapshot of global biodiversity just by exploring your own backyard. Every plant, insect, and bird counts! 🐦🦗🌱

👇 Follow the link to download the iNaturalist app and join the project.
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/idb-2026-acting-locally-for-global-impact

🗓️ Record your local nature observations by May 31st.