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In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, educators across Australia can now access a free lesson plan that combines science, art and sustainability to engage students in protecting our oceans. Titled "The Ocean Starts Here: Inspiring Action through Art", the lesson invites students to explore how pollution travels from our streets to the sea, and to creatively respond through powerful visual messages placed around school drains. Designed for Years 5–8 and aligned with the Australian Curriculum, the activity builds curiosity, critical

Join the Reef Guardian School Program educators on Thursday 5th of June to learn about the diversity of ecosystems found within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, and the adjacent Queensland coast. Discover some of the iconic wildlife that can found within these ecosystems, and how they are all interconnected. We'll consider some of the threats facing these environments, and what we can all do locally and globally to help reduce these impacts. Register today via this link!

Newly released footage of Australian sea lions foraging in their natural habitat offers a captivating look at the daily lives of these endangered marine mammals. The live sea lion cam, available at greatsouthernreef.com, showcases these playful creatures diving, hunting, and interacting beneath the surface of Australia's coastal waters. This footage provides a valuable connection for educators delivering the Cool.org 'Seal the Loop' units, which engages students in inquiry-based learning focused on the causes and effects of pollution and the importance of