Easter Hunt by the Seaside

Wednesday 1 April 2015

This Easter Saturday holidaymakers and Port Sorell locals will be hunting more than Easter eggs, when Tasmanian Marine Discoveries reveals local marine wonders. The Marine Discovery series is traveling the state’s coastline and revealing Tasmania’s amazing marine and coastal environment to the public through a range of free events led by local experts. The Port Sorell Marine Discovery event will be held on Easter Saturday 4th April.

Rebecca Hubbard , Marine Coordinator of Environment Tasmania explains:

“This Easter, hundreds of Port Sorell holiday-makers will be able to hunt for more than just Easter eggs. Our Marine Discovery events will help to reveal an amazing range of marine life living along this beautiful coastline. We’ll explore the creatures that live between the tides, enjoy a Whale of a Time building whale sandcastles and learning how to rescue them, and an ocean film night featuring the award-winning surf film ‘North of the Sun’.

“The Marine Discovery Events give the community a chance to explore what lives in our coastal areas with help from experts in a safe and fun way. All activities are free and include knowledge from local experts and old timer fishers and divers. Inspiring, educating, fun and connecting to the oceans for people of all ages.

“Thanks to the support of NRM Cradle Coast and Tasmanian Parks & Wildlife Service, we can offer these fantastic activities for free,” concluded Ms Hubbard.

Saturday 4th April Program:
3pm Port Sorell pontoon
Whale of a Time activity: Build a giant life-size whale sandcastle and find out what makes whales special and why they love Tassie

4.15pm Yellow boomgate, northern end Hawley Esplanade
Rockpool ramble: Discover the crabs and other crazy creatures that live beneath the tides.

7.30pm Port Sorell Memorial Hall, cnr Meredith and Darling Sts
Film Night featuring award winning surf-film ‘North of the Sun’, a selection of Tasmanian short films, and a guest speaker who has decades of experience fishing and diving this coastline.

More information at www.marinediscover.com or call 0401 854 912
Rebecca Hubbard, Marine Coordinator, Environment Tasmania