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All systems go for Seeds for Snapper first harvest to make a splash

OzFish Unlimited < 1 mins read
More than 550 volunteers are set to take part in Australia’s largest community driven seagrass restoration program on Tuesday 14 November.   

The annual Seeds for Snapper will get their harvest underway in Cockburn Sound with seagrass fruit collection dives taking place daily for the next 4 to 6 weeks. The volunteers are attempting to collect more than 1 million seagrass fruits for restoration.  

Steve Pursell, OzFish Program Manager - Western Australia, said there may not be as many seagrass fruit as last year so volunteers may also need to pitch in on the beach to pick up fruits that have been washed ashore. 

“We have the largest cohort of volunteers registered this year so I think those extra hands will help us reach our goals. It really demonstrates the momentum that’s gathering in the community” said Steve. 

 

MEDIA AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY 

Tuesday 14 November 

8AM  
Woodman Point,  
Cockburn Sound  

OBTAIN VISION OF  
Scuba divers collecting fruit and bringing fruit back to shore. 
Interview with volunteers, OzFish and University of Western Australia researchers 

 

 

If you would like to know more about the project or get involved become a member of OzFish at www.ozfish.org.au or phone 1800 431 308.    


About us:

About OzFish & Seeds For Snapper

Seeds for Snapper is a community-driven initiative dedicated to the restoration of seagrass habitats in Cockburn Sound, south of Fremantle, Western Australia. This crucial marine ecosystem is the second largest spawning ground of pink snapper on the west coast and volunteer fruit collection events will kick off in November. For more information, visit:  https://ozfish.org.au/projects/seeds-for-snapper/  


Contact details:

Jonathon Bleakley | Media Manager – OzFish Unlimited Jonathonbleakley@ozfish.org.au

0402 171 914 Renee Ferenc | Director of Engagement and Culture - OzFish Unlimited reneeferenc@ozfish.org.au

0402 019 193

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