Great Victorian Fish Count 2024

Great Victorian Fish Count 2024

The Great Victorian Fish Count is an annual event that began
in 2002 and is held across Victoria's coastline in November/December each year.
The purpose is to gather invaluable marine data that can be used to
improve our understanding of fish populations in Victoria and learn and
connect to our marine environment. Developed by Victorian National Parks
Association, this citizen science projects combines having fun and getting out
in nature whilst contributing to important scientific data. 

Join us in the water and see this beautiful part of the world with your own eyes whilst contributing to meaningful conservation for the species your seeing. 

Tour Details

Your tour begins with our knowledgeable and highly experienced guides demonstrating the basics of snorkeling as well as information on the marine life you can expect to encounter. This will cover the importance of citizen science projects and how to correctly identify and survey our marine life. 

Once geared up and read to go, we will take a short walk to Portsea Pier and begin your underwater adventure and fish count. Upon your return, there will be a short debrief to discuss what you observed followed by hot showers! 

Location:

3755 Point Nepean Road, Portsea, VIC, 3944, Australia

Duration:

Tours take approximately 2.5 hours depending on group size & ability.

Times :

9:30am - 12:00pm - Saturday 23rd November

2:00pm to 4:30pm - Sunday the 15th December 

Inclusions:

Snorkel Instruction, Survey Sheets, Expert Guide

What to Bring/Wear:

Your own snorkel gear including wetsuit, mask/snorkel and fins OR all required gear can be hired from Bayplay if needed.

Pack for the Beach - bathers, towel, hat, water bottle & sunscreen as well as a warm, dry change of clothes.

Participant Conditions:

The minimum age for participants of this snorkel tour is 6 years, children under 16 years must be accompanied by a paying adult.