Primary school kids support possum tally
Year 7 students from Georgiana Molloy Anglican School (GMAS) are onboard for the 2025 Ringtail Tally, now in its tenth year running. The annual Ringtail Tally, hosted by GeoCatch, is underway from April 6 to May 3. Participants of the vital citizen science project count possums sighted in their backyards or local bushland, playing a […]
Ringtail possum tally reaches 10-year mark
GeoCatch’s annual Ringtail Tally is commencing this Sunday 6 April and is an opportunity for everyone to play a part in protecting the critically endangered Nguraren (Western Ringtail Possum). The citizen science project, in its tenth-year running will span four weeks until the 3rd May and anyone can be involved in collecting data. The information […]
Healthy seagrass in Geographe Bay
Scientists undertaking seagrass research in Geographe Bay in February have been pleased with preliminary results following two days of diving and sampling. Each summer, scientists from Edith Cowan University join divers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to monitor the seagrass meadows at seven shallow sites across Geographe Bay. Scientists measure seagrass health […]
Locals learn about river health from scientists
A team of scientists from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) shared their knowledge and passion with interested locals at a recent Healthy Rivers workshop. The river science team were assessing a stream at Station Gully, their latest stop as they traveled around the South West sampling different sites. DWER Environmental Officer, Gina […]
2024 Ringtail Tally
The results of the 2024 Ringtail Tally have been finalised, with mixed results for the critically endangered marsupials. Participation in the citizen science project increased this year, with more than double the number of possum spotters taking their torches to the trees. Coordinated by GeoCatch, the annual tally aims to improve knowledge and awareness of […]
Vasse Wonnerup Wetlands community update
The Vasse Wonnerup Wetlands are gearing up for another summer of international visitors, with waterbirds preparing to make their annual pilgrimage from their breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere to Busselton. Thousands of birds migrate back and forth across the globe each year, using the South West as one of their main feeding grounds during […]
Bay OK Day helps Geographe Bay
Over 700 students from Dunsborough Primary School descended on Geographe Bay for the 2024 Bay OK Day. Excited students gathered on the lawn at the Old Dunsborough boat ramp to take part in environmental-themed educational activities. They were engaged in 27 different activities presented by environmental groups and agencies to help students better understand the […]
Dogs mind their manners around possums
Fifteen dogs and 21 of their owners came along to Possum Avoidance Training for dogs in Busselton on the weekend, presented by expert trainer Asher Lindberg from Geo Bay Dog Training. As part of GeoCatch’s Pets Away, Possums Play program, this workshop gives participants the tools to manage their dog’s behavior around wildlife, ensuring pets and local […]
Geographe Bay seagrass success
Scientists from Edith Cowan University have released their latest findings from research on seagrass in Geographe Bay, revealing a positive trend in the health of aquatic plants. Every summer, researchers from Edith Cowan University team up with divers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to survey seagrass meadows at specific locations across Geographe […]
Students plant 1500 trees
Three local schools have helped improve our natural environment over the past few weeks, planting over 1500 seedlings as part of National Tree Day activities. Capel Primary School, Busselton Senior High School, and Georgiana Molloy Anglican School enthusiastically put their buckets and shovels to work, transforming open spaces into urban forests. Their efforts have not […]
