Using innovative coastal restoration practices – the role of biopolymers in ecological restoration As global efforts intensify to restore our rapidly declining coastal ecosystems, the search for innovative, sustainable solutions becomes paramount. Coastal wetlands, such as mangrove forests and saltmarshes, provide various benefits including protection from storm surges and climate change mitigation. While coastal wetlandsRead more
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Project PageStorymap As we wrap up our second year, we reflect on exciting steps forward, lessons learned and community connections for our Regenerating Our Coasts program. Join our quest to explore how biodegradable, 3D-printed structures can be used to rejuvenate coastlines across Western Port and Port Phillip Bays (Victoria). Muddy boots & established roots: AnRead more
On April 12th, our #ReGenOurCoast team participated in the Boollam Boollam Willum Cultural and Biodiversity Festival, organised by Hobson’s Bay City Council at Truganina Park. This festival was a celebration of First Nations culture and connecting with nature, highlighting the great conservation efforts to preserve biodiversity in the area. Through the many stalls and activities,Read more
In October the #ReGenOurCoasts team held a second citizen science event at our trial restoration site in Corinella, Western Port. This time, we were joined by participants from our partner Beach Energy as well as members of the local community and organisations including the Corinella Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management, Westernport Swamp Landcare, and WesternRead more
Regenerating Our Coasts is trialling an active restoration method for coastal wetlands along the Victorian coastline in Australia. The work entails the addition of local saltmarsh, mangrove and seagrass seeds and young plants to biodegradable structures made of potato starch. The idea is that the structures will attenuate water movement, while building up and stabilisingRead more
Regenerating Our Coasts is moving into an exciting phase – mangrove seeds planted into our trial plots over summer have germinated and are starting to grow. Over the coming months (and years) we’ll be monitoring their growth and survival under various methods, including the use of biodegradable structures as a novel way to enhance activeRead more
We recently celebrated World Wetlands Day. This year the Convention on Wetlands wants to focus on efforts to reverse the global trend of wetlands loss and degradation by saying it’s time for wetlands restoration. They’ve produced some great materials to help people understand the challenges wetlands face, and ways that everyone can play a partRead more
Last week, the BCL team had engaging discussions with Beach Energy employees about the importance of coastal wetlands and blue carbon for climate change mitigation, and about how our new project, #ReGenOurCoasts, can help in restoration efforts. About 20 people from the team at Beach Energy participated from all over Australia in a Lunch &Read more
