Northern Pacific Seastar found in Tidal River
Since the discovery, Parks Victoria divers have removed nearly 130 specimens from the river. To read the update from ParksVic, please click here. |
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- Take a photo and/or note the fin and tail shape, plus any markings - Note the time/day/location Then e-mail this info to our local Whale Watcher by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Our Hoodies
- Read and follow signage - Only observe them from a distance of 80-100m - Keep your dog on a lead and well away from the birds. To find out more about our Hoodies, click here
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The invasive Northern Pacific Seastar (Asterias murensis) was discovered last week in Tidal River just 1km from Victoria’s largest Marine National Park - the pristine Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park.
There are many whales seen in our area but few sightings are formally recorded - so there is no evidence of these. So, if you see a whale, please:
We have two valuable Hooded Plover breeding sites at Undertow Bay and 2nd Surf Beach. Hoodies are endangered species with breeding success currently very low. To protect them you must: