GVFC is BACK!

Together we survey to record the numbers of selection of important fish species with the help of a slate. Great opportunity to get to know the species we see so often while diving. This Event is free to attend for DLT members and you can register yourself through this platform. This is a must to be in the run for a GVFC T-shirt (first in best dressed) and to attend the event.

On the day we will meet as a group, go over the dive plan, safety and pair up with buddy and slates. For lunch lets come together and set up for a BBQ lunch to fuel our bodies before the next dive (BYO meat, we supply the bread and sauces).

Our Survey dives will take place at

• Rye Pier 9am
• ? (decided closer to date) after lunch ~1pm

Everyone attending the event is participating in this survey by VicParks so it is important to collect the data after every dive, Find the Survey Supervisor on that day and log your findings after each dive.

Any issues with login details to register please get in contact with info@divelatrobe.org.au. Save these login details for other upcoming events/dive days.
Event date is subject to change depending on weather conditions.

More info on GVFC;
'Since 2002, hundreds of divers and snorkelers have dropped below the waves in November and December to take part in the biggest citizen-science event on Victoria’s marine calendar, the Great Victorian Fish Count (GVFC).
With a dive slate in hand, we record the numbers of a selection of important fish species and report any others not usually found in the area as part of this long-term monitoring of fish across the Victorian coast. The data collected is uploaded to the Atlas of Living Australia (an online store for biodiversity data, currently with over 67 million records) to improve our knowledge of Victoria’s marine species.

Note: In accordance with the State Government’s roadmap announcement,  the 2021 GVFC is going ahead. Please note that if restrictions on outdoor activities change in response to the evolving situation in Victoria we may have to cancel or amend any activities. Updates will be available on ReefWatch facebook page.
All registered groups taking part in the GVFC need to follow the COVIDSafe restrictions as they apply to their region. Please take care and stay safe while enjoying our wonderful wild spaces.'

http://vnpa.org.au/programs/great-victorian-fish-count/