The community is invited to come along to Glenduan ("The Glen") where Megan Wilson, Experiencing Marine Reserves Coordinator will be running a snorkelling day within the Horoirangi Marine Reserve to promote Seaweek and increase community ownership and awareness of our local marine reserves. Other hosts for the event include the Department of Conservation and the Nelson Environment Centre.

There will be snorkelling gear available to loan, including masks, snorkels, fins and wetsuits and experienced guides will accompany people in the water. Body boards, provided will be used as a floating base for safety.

You don’t have to be an experienced snorkeler just be keen to have a go and a desire to experience the marine environment close up.

This event is suitable for all those age 8 years and up. Children, 15 and under need to be accompanied by an adult observer.

Participants should bring swimwear, a thermal top to wear under a wetsuit, a towel, wetsuits, masks, snorkels if they have them, warm clothes for after, hat, sun screen, food and drink.

In the event of bad weather this event will be postponed to 25 March.