Marine Education Science and Community Inc. (MESAC) are local and internationally focused, marine science educators located at Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary.
We offer a series of inclusive, diverse activities and workshops, both on the land and in the water for the community, offering something for everyone!
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SAVE OUR BAY
The State Government has decided to axe front line Fisheries officers.
They want to get rid of our fisheries enforcement teams and replace them with small team of “education officers”
“Without proper enforcement, nothing will stop people from taking more than their fair share, keeping undersized fish, and exploiting our fragile marine environment.”
This Government decision will have a disastrous effect on stopping severe poaching at Ricketts Point Sanctuary, which is a breeding ground and nursery for marine life.
A petition has been started to request the Government reconsider their decision.
Please protect our future by signing the petition which can be found here: https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-termination-of-fisheries-officers-in-western-port-bay-and-port-phillip-bay
Further background can be found at this address:
http://www.savevicfisheries.com/
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MESAC PUBLICATION NEWS
The Amphibians, Reptiles and Mammals of Rickett’s Point Sanctuary Beaumaris Victoria – plus comments on the geology).
Authors: Buckeridge J, Lewis R, and J. Eicher
The Amphibians, Reptiles and Mammals of Rickett’s Point Marine Sanctuary, Beaumaris, Victoria (plus comments on the local geology.) is the sixth book in the Urban Sanctuary series. It describes the amphibians, reptiles and mammals that are known to live, or have been recorded, within the Rickett’s Point Marine Sanctuary at Beaumaris, Victoria.
If you would like to order and purchase a hard copy of the book please contact Beaumaris Books, 24 South Concourse Beaumaris 3193, Phone: 0422 522 007
The Rickett’s Point Urban Sanctuary Series
The Rickett’s Point Urban Sanctuary Series was published to help the public enjoy the sanctuary, and to respect the diverse animals and plants within it.
The Rickett’s Point Marine Sanctuary legally protects the biota and their habitats at Beaumaris, Victoria. The sanctuary is of particular significance as it lies within an urban setting. It was established in 2003 and is a popular site, especially for nature lovers, recreational divers and school visits.
There are 6 volumes in the of the Rickett’s Point Marine Sanctuary series: Marine Invertebrates and Algae (2012). Birds of the Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary (2016), Fossils (2017), Plants(2018), Insets and Spiders(2023) , Amphibians, Reptiles and Mammals of Rickett’s Point Marine Sanctuary, Beaumaris, Victoria (plus comments on the local geology.) (2024) each volume is fully illustrated, with notes on the key characteristics, the abundance and distribution of each species. Charts, to help identification, are included for most taxa.
IUBS (International Union of Biological Sciences) has been a generous supporter throughout the publication of this series and PDFs of each are available for free download from the IUBS website or the MESAC Publications page.
For General Enquiries please contact us at: MESACoffice@gmail.com