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
Ocean Rubbish Clean-Up
Behind the News looks into a massive project that is underway to start cleaning up the Pacific Ocean. A giant tube is being towed out to a giant patch of garbage where around 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic have gathered together.
Shark Cull Debate
Behind the News - What seems like a spike in shark attacks has some people worried about going for a swim in the sea. It's prompted politicians and experts to get together and discuss solutions.
Antarctic Animals
Behind the News finds out more about some of the interesting animals that call the Antarctic circle home and how humans may be affecting them.
Ocean Noise Pollution
Behind the News looks into a new report that has found the world’s oceans are getting noisier, and it’s having a big impact on the creatures that live there. We find out more about what’s behind the changing ocean soundtrack and why it’s upsetting the underwater ecosystem.
Coral Bleaching
Behind the News looks into widespread coral bleaching has been discovered across the Marine Park. We find out more about what that means and why it’s got experts worried about the reef’s future
Antarctic Sea Ice
Behind the News - Scientists say that the sea ice levels around Antarctica are at the lowest they've ever been, and that if they continue to shrink, there could be serious consequences for the planet. Jack finds out what’s likely to happen next, and what we can do about it.
Shark Nets
Behind the News looks at the role shark nets play near some popular swimming spots however, scientists and conservationists are calling for them to be banned. We find out why shark nets are controversial and what other methods governments are looking into to keep sharks away from swimmers.