Children explore marine landscape

A Sea Kids Day was held at Ocean Beach Surf Club on Thursday, January 17, allowing children aged between three and 12 to engage in and discover the wonders of the local marine environment.

Volunteer groups such as Ocean and Coastal Care Initiatives, Take 3, Waterwatch and the Australian Seabird Rescue provided opportunities for both children and adults to explore and learn about our local marine landscape.

Gosford Council's environmental education officer Ms Anni Griffiths said that Sea Kids was an event to help young people explore and investigate what lies in and around our sea shores with fun, interactive and hands on activities.

"This free summertime holiday event provided an excellent opportunity for young people to investigate and discover our local marine environment.

"The event included marine story time, water quality testing activities, beach safety talks, bug watch activities, marine based games, a catchment model, arts and crafts, and displays.

"A highlight of the day was the Australian Museum's Museum in a Box activities which included an interactive catchment model, a touch table and detailed dioramas of various marine and seashore environments," Ms Griffiths said.

Media Release, 10 Jan 2013

Anni Griffiths, Gosford Council