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oin us for an experimental nocturnal adventure to discover the night life just under the surface of the Port River.Peter Hunt from the Malacological Society of South Australia will guide us on a journey to discover the hidden life of the river.
Armed with torches we will inspect the many wharf pylons and wooden planks that make up the inter-tidal surfaces that are homes to thousands of marine life forms. many of which become more active at night.
Needing to avoid the many threatening daytime predators such as seabirds, fish, marine mammals and humans, many extra species that are normally dormant and hidden by day may be found in the darkened waters of the river and gulfs..
Often in the holdfasts of plants or dug into softer sands/mud, the many hidden grazing snails become active safe under the cover of darkness and waiting to be discovered by your torch light. Along with many extended filtering species, barnacles, mussels and worms there is also a greater chance of spotting some of the lesser seen nocturnal predators such as spidercrabs, shrimps, sea-stars, urchins and possibly some of the larger bottom dwelling predatory snails too.
So charge up the batteries and rap up in warm clothes and join us for some fun and surprises.
Place limited - registrations essential
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27 North Parade, Port Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia, South Australia 5015
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