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An underwater volcano just released a million giant eggs—scientists stunned
April 5, 2025 by Brian Foster Far beneath the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Vancouver Island, a seemingly dormant underwater volcano has revealed a breathtaking secret—one that has left scientists both thrilled and puzzled. What began as a geological survey quickly turned into a remarkable biological discovery: a hidden nursery where thousands—possibly over a million—giant eggs…
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Scientists map the ocean floor in detail and discover nearly 100,000 submerged seamounts.
Maps of the lunar surface are better than those of the Earth’s ocean floor, but this situation is changing thanks to high-resolution data collected in space by satellites. Accurate maps of the seabed are essential for various maritime activities, such as navigation and the laying of underwater communications cables, understanding deep-sea currents and tides, which affect life…
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After 7,000 years without light and oxygen in Baltic Sea mud, researchers bring prehistoric algae back to life
by Leibniz-Institut für Ostseeforschung Warnemünde Fully active again even after around 7,000 years without light and oxygen in the Baltic Sea sediment: the diatom Skeletonema marinoi. A research team led by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) was able to revive dormant stages of algae that sank to the bottom of the…
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Sea Slug Annual Census.
9th April 8 to 10am or 11-1pm at Ricketts Marine Sanctuary. Sea Slug Census Join Kade Mills at Reef Watch Victoria for a sea slug snorkel at Ricketts Point. You will swim in the shallow waters using a snorkel and goggle to assist with a Sea Slug Census. These tiny, vibrant animals are masters of…
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Underwater Photography
Members who have good underwater photos of life in the sanctuary are asked to contribute to the Parks Victoria Sea Search Species Image Library method by providing digital images with location, habitat, date, scientific and common names of both floraand fauna within the sanctuary which will add to the existing database and assist in the…
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Licensed Tour Operators
Most visitors take their own marine education sessions. However, if you would like help running a rock pool ramble or beach walk using a service other than the Marine Education Centre, please engage a Licensed Tour Operator. Currently licensed operators are: Gould League Dolphin Research Institute Gould League Marine Excursions Students explore the rich…
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Conditions of Use
MEC Facility Hiring Agreement The hirer agrees to hire the Marine Education Centre room from Beaumaris Life Saving Clubs via Marine Care Ricketts Point Inc (MCRP) for a fee of $2.50 per person attending and under the following terms and conditions: The hirer is over 21 years of age The hirer will use the MEC…
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Bookings
Welcome to the Beaumaris Life Saving Club and Ricketts Point Sanctuary Marine Education Centre. The Marine Education Centre within Beaumaris Life Saving Club offers a fabulous learning environment with display panels and audio-visual theatre that is right next to accessible rock pools, sandy beaches and a rich array of intertidal and coastal plant and animal…
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Assets
Marine Care has a range of assets and equipment that are available for loan to members. Includes underwater camera, movie camera, projector. There is also a library of marine related books that can be borowed by sending a via our contact page