Marine Society UQ

What an amazing semester we’ve had!! We did so many fun things it was hard to pick our faves, what was your favourite memory from this sem?? 💙🌊🐠

MSUQ is collaborating with QLD Environment Day in hosting a bioblitz to appreciate our local wildlife!! 🩵🌱

The bioblitz begins on QLD Environment Day this Friday 5th June, finish on Friday 12th June, and is open to both members & non-members. The winner will be annoucned at a BBQ at Phizz on June 12th and receive an MSUQ merch pack. All participants will also receive a free sausage and drink!

Join the bioblitz at the link in our bio, and get spotting!! 💙

Join us for a fun afternoon full of creature spotting at Wellington Point! 🐚🦀 We are very fortunate to be joined by the incredibly knowledgeable Associate Professor Ian Tibbetts 🐟 It is a great chance to contribute to the iNaturalist competition also! 📷

As this event is off campus, signing this waiver and registration form is ESSENTIAL!

📆 Date: Saturday, 14 March 2026
⏰ Time: Meet at 12:20pm for a 12:30pm start (shorewalk 12:30pm - 3pm)
📍 Location: Meet at the Wellington Point Recreational Reserve
🚌 Transport: We will be taking a group from UQ (Limited Spots, nominate in the EOI), OR own transport.

👟 What to bring: Enclosed shoes are essential! (old fishing boots/joggers, dive booties, or gumboots) we will be walking on the mudflats with developing oyster beds, rocks, razor clams, and other hazards. 👕 Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting wet or dirty. Bring a hat, water bottle, and any snack you may like. We will provide some sunscreen, but feel free to bring your own.

💲 Cost: Free (own transport) OR $5 (MSUQ-organised transport)
💻 Additional info: If you are successful in getting a spot on the MSUQ-organised transport we will send you an email with payment details

Join us for our first SEQUEST event of the year! This event will be our invertebrate focused event, where we encourage members to join us in identifying wild and wacky marine inverts that have settled on our ARMS plates over the past few months! 🦞💙🦐
No previous invertebrate ID skills required! We will have ID guides and the SEQUEST officers are more than happy to assist! 🌊🐬🦀

Join us for the first instalment of 'What's New with MSUQ?' Which will be held this coming Tuesday. 🦈🌊

The event will feature a presentation from our newsletter and Comms and a panel where you'll be able to ask our lovely execs any burning questions and tips about university life!

Don't forget to also come for a movie screening which will be selected by YOU! Polling will open later today, so make sure to get your votes in!🍿