Ecosystem Etiquette

Safety You should never work with your back to the water One group should always remain on watch of the sea You should never work with your back to the water One group should always remain on watch of the sea

Safety (cont) You should wear appropriate clothing – covered in shoes, hat, sunscreen You should be familiar with any dangerous species that could possibly be found at your site You should wear appropriate clothing – covered in shoes, hat, sunscreen You should be familiar with any dangerous species that could possibly be found at your site

Environmental Care Organisms should not be removed from their environment Anything you disturb should be returned to its original location Leave no trace of your presence Organisms should not be removed from their environment Anything you disturb should be returned to its original location Leave no trace of your presence

Look before you leap! Don’t walk over the area you are about to survey Ensure your data sheet is secured in the clipboard (even with an elastic band at the middle) Do not risk your own safety to count or analyse data Don’t walk over the area you are about to survey Ensure your data sheet is secured in the clipboard (even with an elastic band at the middle) Do not risk your own safety to count or analyse data