1. Resumption of Rakali Watch Rakali observations in the St Kilda area 2003- 2004

2. Previous monitoring by Earthcare 1997-1999 Aims for resumed program - St Kilda Breakwater - New sites: Albert Park & Elwood Canal - Baseline data: observation only

3. Who, What, Where & When Earthcare volunteer network - First night about 14 volunteers - Regular volunteers about 6-8 Fortnightly monitoring Variety of sites Observation record

4. Observations Recorded Positive and negative interactions Intraspecific and interspecific Swimming and diving - recorded swimming over 100 m - dive times up to 16 s - speed

5. Food Often observed – difficult to identify Feeding middens Found on rocks and boats - Tube Worms - Crabs - Small fish - Yabbies - Bread - Penguin eggs?

6. Population Average Sightings Average Individuals Breakwater146 Albert Park74 Elwood Canal84

7. Summary Population small but stable at all sites Successful breeding Variety of food sources Program to continue