“Bluey on wheels” makes a splash on the North Coast

A new $90,000 NSW Fisheries' educational initiative, "Bluey on Wheels" - fully funded by the recreational fishing licence - will be unveiled on the north coast, at the Coffs Harbour Deep Sea Fishing Club Easter Fishing Classic, Jordan Esplanade, Coffs Harbour (opposite the boat ramp), this Saturday, April 10, from 11 am until 2 pm.

NSW Fisheries Director-General, Steve Dunn, said the three mobile community education units are an important initiative, and an excellent example of fishing licence fees at work.

"Named after NSW's official state fish, 'Bluey' the Blue Groper, Bluey on Wheels is a powerful, effective - and vibrant - new community education tool. The units will be making regular appearances at outdoor events, trade shows, festivals and school visits," Mr Dunn said.

"Each Bluey on Wheels mobile community education unit will visit coastal NSW under the guidance of our knowledgeable NSW Fisheries Education Officers and Fishcare Volunteers.

"The main aim of Bluey on Wheels is to help spread the word about how we can all work together to safeguard our fish, other aquatic life, and the environment for the future.

"We want to make sure that our children - and their children - continue to enjoy the simple pleasure of going fishing.

There are three Bluey on Wheels units, and each one includes built-in audio-visual equipment, displays and stands for educational brochures.

Bluey's sides open up to provide sun protection for visitors, and a drop-down table provides plenty of room for displays.

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