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Miscou Island Eelgrass Planting with Ghost Gear Disappear Inc.
July 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ADT
Free
Description:
Looking for an opportunity to help restore coastal habitat? Join Healthy Coasts NB partner Ghost Gear Disappear Inc. for a day on Miscou Island’s beautiful beaches to plant Eelgrass, an important underwater plant that benefits fish and other marine creatures and coastal habitats.
Eelgrass and other seagrasses create a wondrous and magical ecosystem support to our coastal habitats. Not only do they provide protection, remove harmful greenhouse gases and help keep sand in place, but they also act as nurseries, food and shelter to numerous fish and invertebrates! Come join us for an afternoon in the sand and surf returning the beaches to their natural beauty!
The day will begin with a beach clean up along Miscou’s beautiful southern coastline. At noon we will enjoy a yummy barbeque lunch on the beach followed by planting of eelgrass shoots. Hope you can join!
Ghost Gear Disappear Inc. is an organization focused on establishing customized sustainable fishing equipment for individual fishing businesses, and to prevent and reduce fishing gear lost by offering solutions for retrieval and responsible disposal of fishing gear disposal to protect and keep our shorelines clean. Ghost Gear Disappear has had an active role in conservation with implementation of artificial reefs, fishing gear retrieval and removal. As well as marina habitat inspections.
What to Bring: rubber boots, layers, warm sweater, towel, hat, bug spray, sunscreen, snacks, water, any necessary medications
What is Provided: First aid kit, trowels, gloves, hand sanitizer, extra water and snacks
Note: There are no washroom facilities on site; Activity will occur in shallow water; please let organizers know if you cannot swim.
Questions: Contact Ghost Gear Disappear if you have any questions or require additional information about the event at austin_vibert@ghostgeardisappear.com or call 506-340-0810.
Please note that the rain date for this event will be Monday July 14 2025.
