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The big blue crew, Adelaide (2026)

06/05/2025

Never in my day would I have imagined being part of a Q&A panel—let alone one with Sea Shepherd, following a documentary featuring Sir David Attenborough himself. What an absolute honor!

Sir David has been a guiding force in my love for nature, the ocean, and wildlife for as long as I can remember. His work sparked my passion for conservation, and to now have the opportunity to be part of this discussion feels surreal.

If you're free on Mother's Day or looking for something to do, come along to the screening of Ocean with David Attenborough! This documentary is a stunning tribute to our oceans, and I would love to see you there.

A heartfelt thank you to Sea Shepherd for reaching out and inviting me to be part of this panel. I am so grateful and truly humbled by this opportunity.

https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Orders/Tickets =14509935&bookingSource=www%7Cmovies

24/03/2025

Diving Adelaide - Garden Island Jetty: Dive Against Debris🐬

As the Divemaster leading the charge, I’m proud to share the incredible effort made during our dive at Garden Island Jetty.

- 9 volunteers participated
1 on land, 2 snorkellers, and 6 divers.
- Duration:1-hour dive
-Water Temperature-21c
- Visibility:1–3 meters
- Weather:Absolutely amazing
- Maximum Depth:3.5 meters

During our one-hour dive, we stumbled upon:
- 6 fishing rods
- 5 pieces of clothing
- 4 knives
- 2 pairs of sunglasses
- 2 glass bottles
- 2 cans
- 2 crab nets
- 2 golf balls
- 1 car tyre
- 1 large hand spear
- 1 v**e
- 1 hat
- 1 shoe
- 1 bucket of soft plastics
- 1 bag of fishing lines
- Plus a handful of miscellaneous items

As Divemaster, I also learned so much about the delicate ecosystems in these waters and the types of pollutants they face. It’s heartening to see how much Garden Island has improved over time, thanks to persistent efforts and the community’s help in removing rubbish when we’re not there. Every piece of debris picked up and disposed of properly truly counts.

The Dolphins are grateful.🐬

A huge thank you to Mum for once again providing her delicious cookies, and to Flinders Underwater Club for coming down and putting on a BBQ for us. We had Leah from Adelaide Uni collect samples of invasive species that have hitched a ride on ships and made these estuaries their home.
Your support keeps us going, both in spirit and energy!

These days wouldn’t be possible without every single one of you who volunteers your time and effort. You are absolute stars, lighting the way in this marine debris adventure. I look forward to seeing you at the next Dive Against Debris and Beach Clean-Up Day.

“A cleaner beach is the first step toward a healthier ocean. Together, we protect not only our shores but the lifelines of waterways, estuaries, and the marine world."

05/03/2025

Join Us for a Diving Adelaide -
Dive Against Debris Adventure! 🌊🐬

🗓 Date & Time: 23/3/25
9:30am - 12:30pm

📍 Meeting Point: Car Park at Barker Inlet – St Kilda Aquatic Reserve, Garden Island, SA 5960.
34.80606° S, 138.54044° E

We'll be diving in the heart of the dolphin sanctuary and bird sanctuary.
If you are lucky enough you might even spot a dolphin! 🐬

Max depth: 1.5-3.5 meters.
Visibility: 1-4 meters.

Scubapro clean-up bags and gloves will be provided.
Please bring your own dive knife, torch, SMB, and lift-bag if you have one.

If you’d like to join the crew from Diving Adelaide or need more information,

please let me know or contact us:
📞 Phone: (08) 8122 5003
📧 Email:[email protected]

Scuba divers, snorkelers, paddleboarders, kayakers, canoes, dogs, kids and people picking up rubbish on land are all welcome.

🅿️lease book so we know you're coming.

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Thank you for your support, and I look forward to seeing you at this event.

Cleaning the ocean is not just about removing waste—it's about restoring life, protecting ecosystems, ensuring a future where the sea thrives and bringing the community together.

01/03/2025

Today, The Big Blue Crew, Flinders Uni Underwater Club, OzFish, and Adelaide Canoe Club joined forces for a Dive Against Debris and Beach Clean-up Day.

We had 27 kind-hearted volunteers, including one doggo! They dedicated their time to leave the Onkaparinga River in a better state than they found it, and they certainly achieved that.

We collected over 60 kg of rubbish, an astonishing amount of soft plastics—the most I’ve ever seen at a cleanup I have organised.

What did we find?

131 butts
106 sinkers
42 hooks
36 Glass bottles
18 Plastic bottles
17 Cans
14 lids
11 Thongs
7 Large full bags of soft plastic
6 Kids plastic toys
5 Shoes
5 Balls
5 Plastic containers
4 Safety cones
3 Hats
3 Golf balls
3 Car parts
2 Buckets of hard plastic
2 Buckets of random items
1 Car Jack
1 Soccer ball
1 Woolworths shopping trolley
1 Measurement tape
1 Unopened can of tuna
1 Bag of clothes
1 Stubby holder
1 Fishing rod
1 Tyre rim
1 Rug
1 Pot
1 Safety sign
1 box bait trap
1 Bucket filled with fast food items (KFC, McDonald's, and Subway were the main culprits)
1 Glass
1 Plate
1 Spray can
1 Bucket of broken items
1 Pillow
1 Pair of swimming goggles

A big thank you to Scubapro for kindly donating clean-up bags, Adopt-a-Spot for your ongoing support of The Big Blue Crew, the Onkaparinga Council for your kind words and support in picking up the rubbish we found, and my mum for making delicious cookies. Thank you to Clean Up Australia for not only donating clean-up gear to us but also for their continuous efforts throughout Australia.

Thank you to Brad from OzFish and his team for joining us on a mission to make the waterways better than we found them. Thank you to Flinders Uni for joining forces to make this event happen and for providing a delicious BBQ for all our volunteers. Thank you to Adelaide Canoe Club for jumping aboard and wanting to help. Thankyou Janine Baker for coming to help, local marine Guru.

When community groups and organizations work together, we can make a bigger impact on the environment. Together, we create ripples of positive change that reach far and wide.

Honestly, thankyou from the bottom of my heart . Everyone who helped today. The waterways and Oceans are so grateful.

See you at the next Dive Against Debris and Beach Clean Up day -

Diving Adelaide dive against debris at Garden Island on the 23 of March.

25/02/2025

Join FUUC and The Blue Crew for an epic Dive Against Debris and Beach Cleanup Day, in conjunction with Clean Up Australia Day.

With support from Scubapro and Ozfish, this event is set to make a big splash.

“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” – Robert Swan

🎉 BBQ:After the hard work, enjoy BBQ delights for only $1 on site But wait, there’s more…

🎁 Scubapro is generously donating cleanup bags.

🏆 Thanks to Ozfish, we have a series of competitions with fantastic prizes. Everyone is welcome to participate(this is a national competition), and more details will be shared on the day.

Plus, we're teaming up with Janine Baker in a Marine Hitchhikers of the Green Adelaide Region citizen science project. If you come across any introduced or cryptogenic marine species, take a photo and upload it to the

[iNaturalist project page](https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/marine-hitchhikers-of-the-green-adelaide-region?tab=species).

Funds might be available to pay divers a gratuity for photos of marine species on the hit list! 🤯

Scuba divers, snorkellers, paddleboarders, kayakers, and land-based rubbish collectors are all welcome. Let's make a difference together!

When- 1/3/25 10am-1:30pm Where- at Onkaparinga river,At Jubilee Park, Saltfleet St
Port Noarlunga South SA 5167
Australia.

Thankyou Ozfish volunteers for jumping onboard and helping us with our land base beach clean up. 💪

19/02/2025

🌊 🌊 Last Saturday, we gathered for a Diving Adelaide - Dive Against Debris 🧜‍♀️🧜 event at Port Gawler Mangroves.🥰

And adventure we had!

A huge thank you to the fantastic group of volunteers who came together to clean up Port Gawler Mangroves! Your incredible efforts are deeply appreciated.

With Divemaster Chloe leading the charge, marine biologists Brad and Rhea from Flinders University examining the rubbish for invasive species and collecting samples, Lucas whipping up a delicious BBQ feast (thanks, Flinders University Underwater Club!), Scubapro providing the mesh catch bags for the rubbish, and my mum baking scrumptious cookies for everyone to enjoy, the day was a great success. And let's not forget PADI AWARE for donating awesome prizes and merch!

It's amazing what a bunch of dedicated individuals can achieve when we come together with a shared goal to leave our waterways better than we found them. We truly made the impossible possible!

Dive Conditions:
- Visibility: 1.5m
- Temperature: 19°C
- Max Depth: 3.2m
- Tides: 1.2m - 0.2m

Our Dive Against Debris Scavenger Hunt Finds:
- 363 Lead weight sinkers (a whopping 13 kg!) 💪😳
- 44 Glass bottles
- 31 Bottle caps
- 20 Cigarette butts
- 14 Animal meat bones
- 12 Miscellaneous items
- 9 Car tyres
- 9 Jars
- 7 Hard plastic items
- 6 Cans
- 6 Rusty metal objects
- 4 Plastic bottles
- 4 Cleaning product containers
- 4 Car parts
- 2 Bullets
- 2 Milk cartons
- 2 Buckets of soft plastic
- 2 Uncapped used syringes
- 2 Bags of clothing
- 2 Bags of meat
- 2 Bits of rope
- 2 Pens
- 1 BBB Birdshot (approx. 77 pellets)
- 1 Knife
- 1 Fishing hand spear
- 1 Bike tyre
- 1 Scented Kmart candle
- 1 Chair
- 1 PVC pipe
- 1 Safety cone
- 1 Lot of curtain fittings and a whole lot of curtain parts
- 1 Tyre rim
- 1 Wheelbarrow
- 1 Large spring
- 1 Bucket of broken glass
- 1 Bag of fishing line
- 1 Bag of cardboard
- 1 20m garden hose
- 1 Mobile phone
- 1 Bucket of plastic bags
- 1 S*x toy

A huge thank you to the National Parks for disposing of the rubbish and using our efforts as an example for university students visiting the mangroves this week (subject: Human Impacts and Biodiversity). Thank you to the Adelaide Plains Council for giving us the all-clear for this event at Port Gawler Mangroves, and to the Adopt-a-Spot scheme for your ongoing support.

I look forward to seeing you at the next Dive Against Debris event!

These guys are legends 💪

03/02/2025

Join FUUC and The Blue Crew for an epic Dive Against Debris and Beach Cleanup Day, in conjunction with Clean Up Australia Day.

With support from Scubapro and Ozfish, this event is set to make a big splash.

“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” – Robert Swan

🎉 Free BBQ:After the hard work, enjoy a free BBQ at the club, exclusive to FUUC members. But wait, there’s more…

🎁 Scubapro is generously donating cleanup bags and potential surprises.

🏆 Thanks to Ozfish, we have a series of competitions with fantastic prizes. Everyone is welcome to participate(this is a national competition), and more details will be shared on the day:

1. Chapter Competition: Most Rubbish Collected
- Prize: $500 for chapter expenses.
- Judging: Upload a photo of each filled OzFish sack to the local chapter page by 5 PM.

2. Chapter Competition: Highest Number of Participants
- Prize: $500 for chapter expenses.
- Judging: Upload a photo of your event participants to the local chapter page by 5 PM.

3. Participant Competition: Most Thongs Found
- Prize: $100 voucher.
- Judging: Upload a photo of you and your haul of thongs to the local chapter page by 5 PM.

4.Participant Competition: Funniest Find
- Prize: $100 voucher.
- Judging: Upload a photo of you with the weirdest piece of rubbish found to the chapter page by 5 PM. OzFish CEO Cass will choose the winner.

5. Best Before/After: Biggest Change
- Prize: $100 voucher.
- Judging:Upload before and after photos to the local chapter page by 5 PM. OzFish CEO Cass will determine the winner.

Plus, we're teaming up with Janine Baker in a Marine Hitchhikers of the Green Adelaide Region citizen science project. If you come across any introduced or cryptogenic marine species, take a photo and upload it to the [iNaturalist project page](https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/marine-hitchhikers-of-the-green-adelaide-region?tab=species). Funds might be available to pay divers a gratuity for photos of marine species on the hit list! 🤯

Scuba divers, snorkellers, paddleboarders, kayakers, and land-based rubbish collectors are all welcome. Let's make a difference together!

When- 1/3/25 9:30am-12noon Where- at Onkaparinga river,At Jubilee Park, Saltfleet St
Port Noarlunga South SA 5167
Australia.

Thankyou Ozfish volunteers for jumping onboard and helping us with our land base beach clean up. 💪

28/01/2025

Marine Debris clean up Update-

Prizes!!! PADI has kindly donated some prizes for the largest marine debris found and the most unique piece of debris found.

Would you like to join me on an adventure to make a difference?

Diving Adelaide and the Big Blue Crew are calling all ocean lovers to join us for a morning of diving and fun, as we explore Port Gawler Mangroves and clean up our local oceans and waterways!

I will be your Divemaster running a Dive Against Debris at Port Gawler Mangroves. We will be meeting at the Port Gawler Mangroves pontoon area on Port Gawler Rd, Port Gawler SA 5501.

If you would like to join the crew from DA & TBC or for more information, please let me know or contact us:

Ring:08) 8122 5003
Email:[email protected]

Scuba divers, snorkellers, paddleboarders, kayakers, and people picking up rubbish on land are all welcome.

**Please register on this link below:**

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onlinedivegear

26/12/2024

Would you like to join me on an adventure to make a difference?

Diving Adelaide and the Big Blue Crew are calling all ocean lovers to join us for a morning of diving and fun, as we explore Port Gawler Mangroves and clean up our local oceans and waterways!

I will be your Divemaster running a Dive Against Debris at Port Gawler Mangroves. We will be meeting at the Port Gawler Mangroves pontoon area on Port Gawler Rd, Port Gawler SA 5501.

If you would like to join the crew from DA & TBC or for more information, please let me know or contact us:

Ring:(08) 8122 5003 Email:[email protected] Email:[email protected]

Scuba divers, snorkellers, paddleboarders, kayakers, and people picking up rubbish on land are all welcome.
onlinedivegear

08/12/2024

A display at Golden Grove Shopping, done by Grade 7 students—an inspiring Visual Art and Design exhibition proudly presented by the talented Year 7-11 students of Golden Grove High School.

From the big blue crew “Well done, guys.”

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