Why does my toilet sparkle when we race?

Bioluminescence (“bio-lumin-essence”) are tiny organisms drifting  with the winds and currents that light up our coasts and shores like a Christmas tree! They glow blue when agitated - like when you flush your marine toilet! Read more in our species showcase!

This picture was taken not far from the Melbourne to Hobart finish line.  During the day it may look like oil slick - iconic orange pink slick and at night the blue glow is visible.

Why is it important?  well it’s sign of the changing ocean and believed to be part of the rise in ocean temperatures.  Read more here and join our ORCV beach clean up in Hobart too.

 Learn more about it here

We can all make small steps to make a difference to protecting our environment.  Join the Waterfront Clean up in Hobart and then enjoy a free coffee with your fellow clean up members.

and if you have sails that are no longer useful, drop them into Recolab in the Race Village for recycling.