Bloom or Doom: Understanding Algal Blooms
Join Porci and Annika in this exciting episode of Porci’s Ocean Patrol as they investigate algal blooms. This resource also features 32 information and inspiration cards that support playful thinking and hands-on learning.
Batemans Marine Park Education Kit
The Batemans Marine Park Education Kit covers the topics: marine parks and conservation; rocky shores; estuaries; and cultural heritage. These comprehensive modules are designed to fit the NSW Department of Education and Communities primary school curriculum, and with its fact sheets, identification guides, risk assessments and activity plans, the kit can be used to complement teaching programs.
Port Stephens – Great Lakes Marine Parks Education Kit
This education kit covers the topics: marine parks and conservation; rocky shores; estuaries; and cultural heritage. These comprehensive modules are designed to fit the NSW Department of Education and Communities primary school curriculum, and with its fact sheets, identification guides, risk assessments and activity plans, the kit can be used to complement teaching programs.
Sea Country Stories: Ngarrindjeri Ruwi
In this short film Ngarrindjeri elder Major 'Moogy' Sumner yarns about what story and Sea Country mean to him, including stories about making the kaiki (reed spears), fishing with the pelicans, spearing flounder at night, and how to find a stingray in the stars!
Kangaroo Beach
Kangaroo Beach is an animated series where four animal friends train as junior lifeguards, learning essential beach safety skills. The show, produced by Cheeky Little Media for ABC, integrates fun storytelling with vital water safety messages in each episode. Accompanying educational resources, including activity sheets and posters, are available for download to reinforce these safety lessons.
Rock Fishing Safety
The Beach Safety Hub “Rock Fishing Safety” page explains that while rock fishing is a popular pastime, it carries significant risks and it offers guidance on keeping yourself, family and friends safe. It includes safety tips, fact sheets developed for multilingual communities, subtitled safety videos, and personal stories from people who have experienced dangers firsthand.
Annie & the Waves Book
Annie and the Waves is a children’s storybook that follows Annie’s beach holiday and her growing confidence as she meets surf lifesavers and learns about waves, beach safety, and asking for help when needed. It highlights key safety messages such as swimming between the flags, raising your hand if in trouble, and choosing safe beaches. The page also offers a related interactive session of 20 to 25 minutes for young children to virtually engage with lifesavers and explore these concepts.
Beach Safety Videos
The Beach Safety Hub page provides a collection of videos that explain safe practices for swimming, spotting rip currents, and staying safe at the beach. These resources are designed to raise awareness of common hazards and help reduce the risk of accidents or drowning. They are also available in a wide range of languages, ensuring accessibility for diverse communities.
Coral reefs and climate change
Illustrated through animated diagrams and photos, interviews with scientists, clear language, and footage from around the globe, this series brings concepts from the book to life. Each of these 22 videos (3-8 min each) explores a key topic in oceanography, coral reef ecology, climate change science, and reef conservation. Suited to use in a variety of settings, this series may be used independently or in conjunction with other CoralWatch education materials.
Coral Spawning
Behind the News explores a remarkable annual event on the Great Barrier Reef, where coral across the region simultaneously reproduce. This year, however, experts are watching more closely than usual