February 2025

On March 6, 2025, students from Australia and New Zealand will have the opportunity to engage with leading marine scientists in a special webinar on climate change. The 45-minute session will explore the effects of ocean warming on kelp forests, coral reefs, and flatback turtles through short presentations and interactive breakout discussions. Speakers include Dr. Arie Spyksma (University of Auckland), who will discuss the overgrazing of kelp forests by sea urchins; Dr. Kay Davis (AIMS), who will examine the impact of

The Cetacean Sisters workshop series is designed to inspire female secondary school students with a passion for whales and dolphins. Led by marine scientist Dr. Sue Mason, this hands-on program offers an immersive introduction to cetacean science and marine biology. Workshops will be held in Mount Martha (March 1–April 5) and Cowes, Phillip Island (April 7–11), providing students with insights into marine science careers and access to a digital learning platform. Find out more via this link!

Open to all children in schools and home schooling, prizes offered for early years, mid and upper primary classes. Send to seaweek@aaee.org.au by 10th March 2025. Draw in the circle what you know about how the ocean makes rain and what part of the place you live in gets this rainfall? Does it collect in freshwater lakes, rivers or dams near you? Did you know that most of our freshwater comes from the Ocean. The ocean currents change the weather near