Ronny Ling has devoted his life to citizen science on the central coast of New South Wales, Australia. He monitors the migrating patterns of whales, identifies dolphin species and helps animals in distress. He is an active political spokesperson for the community and speaks out on issues such as the use of shark nets and SMART drumlines. In this episode of Citizen Science Show, Ronny shares some interesting stories about juvenile seals and jet ski whale rescues and he explains why the Central Coast Dolphin Project is not just about dolphins.

If you find an animal in distress on the central coast you can call the Central Coast Dolphin Project on +61 490 401 969.

For more information please visit:

https://ccdolphins.org/

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On this episode of Citizen Science Show, Pip Kiernan talks about how Clean Up Australia, a grass roots organization, has been tracking the trend of rubbish for over thirty years and publishing a comprehensive data analysis in the annual rubbish report. The data reveals how plastic continues to grow as the largest waste problem year after year. The annual rubbish report has become an important tool for helping to guide government policies and to keep businesses informed about the impacts of single use plastics on our environment.

Pip explains how you can get involved in cleaning up your local community and why your contribution as a citizen scientist really matters.

For more information about Clean Up Australia please visit:

https://www.cleanup.org.au/

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In an ideal world, Dive Against Debris would never exist. Beneath the pristine Manly shoreline, plastic bags, party balloons, baseball caps and t-shirts are among the most common items found littered on the harbour bed. Marine debris washes into the sea from the roads and beaches to create a hazardous environment for the unique and delicate aquatic life at Manly Cove and Shelly Beach.

Richard Nicholls and his SCUBA diving buddies from Dive Centre Manly are dedicated to removing this rubbish while conducting monthly Dive Against Debris surveys. This helps to improve the health of our ocean ecosystems but more needs to be done.

To find out more about how you can get involved please visit:

https://divesydney.com.au/dive-against-debris/

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Ryan and his partner Leah have been fortunate to turn a shared passion into a conservation-focused mission through the Irukandji Center.

What began as Ryan working in a maintenance role at a small marine facility eventually evolved into ownership and a complete reimagining of its purpose.

Rather than operating as a tourism venture, the center was reshaped to focus on conservation, education, and changing how people think about the ocean.

Sharks and rays sit at the core of the Irukandji Center’s work because they are among the most misunderstood marine animals.

The aim has always been to see them respected in the same way as dolphins and turtles, rather than feared.

Through rescues, clean-up efforts, and daily care, the center works to demonstrate their critical role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems.

More Information

https://sharkencounters.com.au/

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