Name a group of barnacles

Peninsula residents will be able to give collective names to creatures in local rock pools at a marine seminar for World Oceans Day to be held on June 2 and 3 at Woy Woy waterfront.

The seminar is being organised by Ocean and Coastal Care Initiatives Central Coast.

"You've heard of a school of fish or a flock of birds, well what would you call a group of barnacles or crabs or sea stars? " asked group founder Ms Jeannie Lawson.

"To participate, firstly, look up the Ocean and Coastal Care Initiatives website and find the list of the 20 marine organisms we want you to name.

"We are looking for the most appropriate names, so you will need to learn more about the creatures first.

"A panel of marine experts will be on hand to share their information with you about the creatures on the Saturday.

"Also, come on a rock pool ramble on the Sunday and meet the critters," she said.

The 20 winning entries (one for each creature) will be chosen by David Astle, writer of the Sydney Morning Herald cryptic crossword.

Winners will be announced at a Seakids Event at 11 am at Woy Woy Art Market on Sunday, June 10, and will receive a prize pack.

Media release, 9 May 2012

Jeannie Lawson, OCCI