Showing every Monday afternoon at 2pm
Welcome to the CLLMM Research Centre to watch a beautiful 20-minute immersive video of Major Moogy Sumner teaching and talking about Ngarrindjeri Culture and Country.
We Ramindjerifeel the return of the Kondolar (whales) deep in our mi:wi (spirit). These beautiful powerful creatures are our family, our Ancestors, connected through creation stories, songlines, and the natural rhythms of Yarluwar Ruwi - (Sea Country). Their arrival marks a special time, reminding us of the deep knowledge held in the movements of our non-human relatives.
But this year, we also carry concern. Algal blooms have been growing in our waterways, and we worry about what this means for the health of the sea ~ for the krill, the fish, the birds, the Kondolar and all living things that rely on these systems. When the balance of the waters is disturbed, all life feels it.
Our Elders teach us to watch, to listen, and to care for Country as it cares for us. So, we continue to monitor, speak up, and share this story ~ because looking after the Kondolar means looking after the whole of Yarluwar Ruwi (Sea Country).
Science Program Manager Nick Whiterod introduced Year 11 Outdoor Education students from Goolwa Secondary College to the region and to the importance of the ocean beach ecology and dune systems.
Nick participated in the well-attended panel on Toxic Surf- South Coast Algal Bloom Forum addressing community concerns about recent water and air quality and joined the River Lakes and Coorong Action Group stall at Goolwa’s South Australian Wooden Boat Festival.
Our Fish Conservation project lead, Sylvia Zukowski from Nature Glenelg Trust (NGT) ran an education event with Investigator College. Sylvia gave a talk about the project, conservation efforts and local threatened fish species. Students then put on their waders and really enjoyed a hands-on opportunity to participate in fish surveys in Currency Creek. They measured, identified and counted fish species, learning the importance of local conservation efforts and research projects.
Ruth Cope from the University of Adelaide is a project team member for our waterbirds project. She talked to years 5 and 6 at Emmaus Christian College about methods researchers use to track birds and how this information is used, and about measuring the health and well-being of different species and this information is collected.