cuttlefest Science in the Pub​

learn about the amazing cuttlefish during a comfy night out

Join the EMS Team, guest artists, National Parks and Wildlife Service SA, and Scientists for a hot meal, sit back and experience a mesmerising dive with cuttlefish from the comfort of your chair via VR goggles, and learn more about the rock star lifestyle of the giant cuttlefish. Marvel at Cephalopod photographs, sculptures, and drawings. There will be activities for children (and adults can get involved) including a craft table, a colouring in competition, and a virtual reality marine life experience.

When: Friday July 5 // 5.30pm-9pm
Where: Roopena Football and Sporting Club, 19-33 Fisk Street, Whyalla Norrie

Book your ticket here

Schedule:

5.45pm - Order Meals on arrival (between 5.45 - 6.15 pm).

• Great Southern Reef VR experience 
• Colouring in competition for kids (& big kids).
• Cephalopod (Squid, octopus and Cuttlefish) artwork display
• Observational Illustration Live with Wildcard Sue.

6.30pm - Meals served.

6.45pm - Acknowledgement to Country. Aunty Jody Croft.

6.55pm - Introductions. 

7.00pm - Cephalopods - Octopus, squids, and Cuttlefishes – Marine Ecologist Janine Baker.

7.30pm - Quick break

7.35pm - Protecting the Unique South – Dr. Shelley Paull Marine Coordinator, National Parks, and Wildlife Service South Australia.

8.05pm - Quick break

8.10pm - Cuttlefish research discoveries along Cuttlefish Coast. Dr Ben Stobart, PIRSA

8.40pm - Quick break

8.45pm - Q&A panel with artists and scientists.

9.00pm - End

Meals: Meals can be ordered between 5.45pm - 6.15pm. There will be a range of meals available including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.