Join a tour of the Living Seawalls Fairy Bower installation located in Manly to learn how innovative habitat panels developed from 20 years of research are revitalising marine ecosystems impacted by human development. 

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Professor Melanie Bishop will be leading the tour where you’ll explore the installation up close during low-tide. Professor Bishop is the Living Seawalls Co-Lead, a marine ecologist at Macquarie University and former NSW Scientist of the Year. She will share how Living Seawalls are repairing urban coastal ecosystems across the world, by providing habitat for snails, crabs, oysters, mussels and seaweeds.

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Living Seawalls were finalists for the 2021 Earthshot Prize, a prestigious environmental award established by the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

The location is a 15 minute walk from the Manly ferry wharf. The meeting place is Fairy Bower Beach, intersection of Marine Parade (coastal walkway) and Bower Lane, Manly.
 

Getting There: A 15-minute walk from Manly Wharf
Who Can Join? Recommended for ages 12+
What to Bring? Stepping into shallow water is optional, but wearing shorts or roll-up pants is advised
Weather: In case of heavy wind or rain, the tour may be rescheduled
A portion of proceeds support the Sydney Institute of Marine Science – Living Seawalls program

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This event is brought to you by Glimpse, bringing you one-of-a-kind, inspirational sustainability experiences and Ocean Lovers Festival, Australia's largest cultural and science celebration for the ocean.