Join the EMS Team, local Scientist and Citizen Scientist to learn about the amazing marine life that calls Edithburgh Jetty home. Experience a mesmerising dive with marine life of the great southern reef from the comfort of your chair via VR goggles. Marvel at marine life through video and photographs. There will be activities for children (and adults can get involved) including a colouring in competition, and a virtual reality marine life experience.

Location: Edithburgh Hotel

16 Edith St, Edithburgh

Table and meal booking - 88526484

Wednesday 11th January 6 pm - 9 pm

5.45 pm -          Arrive and order meals

6.00 pm -          Great Southern Reef VR experience & drawing competition for kids in the craft corner.

7.00 pm -          Welcome to Country. 

7.05 pm -          Introductions

7.10 pm -          Live-streaming Edithburgh Jetty marine life to the world - Catherine Larkin (AusOcean) 

7.40 pm -          Short break – grab a drink!

7.45 pm -          The significance of Edithburgh Jetty marine ecosystem - Microbiologist John Douglas

8.15 pm -          Short break – grab a drink!

8.20 pm -          Monitoring the leafy seadragon at Edithburgh - Citizen Scientist Steve Simmons

8.50 pm -          Q&A panel 

9.00 pm -          End

Thank you to our supporters Inspiring SA and Edithburgh Hotel for making the evening possible.

FAQ

What concessions are available?

A concession is defined as a Senior or Australian Health Care Card Holder who holds an Australian Government issued Senior Card, Pension Card, Repatriation Health Card or Veterans Affair card. For an overseas senior, Proof of Age Card or Passport showing age as 65+ years old.

A student is defined as any primary or secondary school student or full-time tertiary and post-secondary student who has an approved photo ID.