This summer DOC is encouraging us all to be 'citizen scientists' and to share sightings of protected marine species.
There are nine protected fish species under the Wildlife Act including the basking and great white sharks - and two types of grouper fish.
Whether you're fishing, diving or boating - they are recommending you keep a lookout.
Clinton Duffy is DOC's Marine Technical Advisor. He speaks to Jesse.
School of demoiselles, Poor Knights Island Marine Reserve Photo: SUPPLIED / Danica Stent, DOC
