MESAC

Marine Education Science and Community

About MESAC

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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NEWS

MESAC New Publication

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