1. Resumption of Rakali Watch
Rakali observations in the St Kilda area

2. Previous monitoring by Earthcare 1997-1999
Aims for resumed program
- St Kilda Breakwater
- New sites: Albert Park & Elwood Canal
- Baseline data: observation only

3. Who, What, Where & When Earthcare volunteer network
- First night about 14 volunteers
- Regular volunteers about 6-8
Fortnightly monitoring
Variety of sites
Observation record

4. Observations Recorded
Positive and negative interactions
Intraspecific and interspecific
Swimming and diving
- recorded swimming over 100 m
- dive times up to 16 s
- speed

5. Food Often observed – difficult to identify Feeding middens
Found on rocks and boats
Tube Worms
Crabs
Small fish
Yabbies
Bread
Penguin eggs?

6. Population Average Sightings Average Individuals Breakwater 14 6
Albert Park 7 4
Elwood Canal 8

7. Summary Population small but stable at all sites Successful breeding
Variety of food sources
Program to continue