WHILST it seems that all but a few are thoroughly convinced by the science that Climate Change is happening, we are all a little unsure of how soon, how much and how will it affect us.
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Marine Studies students from Camden Haven High School are embarking on some research work locally to contribute to the global information about the changes that are taking place right here in as close to us as The Wash House Beach Platform.
These students along with their teacher, Dr Deborah Geronimi will commence a detailed and rigorous study program in 2015. An important aspect will be to ensure that data is accurate as possible and kept up to date in the coming years.
Also important will be for the information to be available to the public. This will be done in combination with the Camden Head Pilot Station and its latest project of placing QR codes around the Pilot Station and break wall.
QR or Quick Response Codes are a type of two-dimensional barcode that can be read using smartphones and dedicated QR reading devices, that link directly to text, emails, websites, phone numbers and more. QR codes have been gaining popularity worldwide in the recent years.
From advertisements, brochures, and newspapers to corn mazes and tombstones, QR codes have been printed on everything and made out of everything. QR codes are for all community members- no longer the domain of the young and tech-savvy. This project aims to make use of the technology so people of all ages and interests can find out the latest in data about the Research work and Climate change.
The possibilities for access to data seems endless with information about the heritage and environmental aspects of the area high on the agenda as well as the concept of a bird watch project with potential to be interactive for guests and visitors to the cottage.
Community College coordinator, Tom Ferrier is very excited with the possibilities, especially with the links to bird and plant Identification and the education aspect for the animal diversity of the rock platform.
Teacher Deb Geronimi is looking forward incorporating the program with the work on litter already completed with EarthWatch. This study has been used and published by the CSIRO .
The project is receiving great support from the Camden Haven Tourism Cooperative as well as the Beach-to-Beach project. Pilot Station, Manager, Ross Butlin is enthused about the possibilities of real tasks for students leading to real jobs locally in the future. A win all round for the environment, people and our community.
For more information contact Ross, Camden Head Pilot Station 65596699 pilotstation@chace.org.au, or Dr. Deb Geronimi, Camden Haven High School 65568189.
