Cetacea Biology & Ecology
This program explores the biology, ecology and behaviour of whales and dolphins, including their adaptations, life cycles and roles within marine ecosystems. Students investigate the threats facing cetaceans and the conservation approaches used to protect these remarkable marine mammals.
Cetacean Communication
This program explores how whales and dolphins communicate using sounds, body language and other behaviours. Students investigate the fascinating ways cetaceans interact and learn how communication research helps us better understand and protect these marine mammals.
Conserving and Restoring Mangrove Forests – A Climate Change Mitigation
This program explores the importance of mangrove forests and their role in supporting marine biodiversity and coastal communities. Students investigate how mangroves store carbon, help mitigate climate change and can be conserved and restored.
Marine Food Webs
This program introduces students to marine food webs and the interconnected relationships between ocean species. Students explore energy flow, predator-prey relationships and the importance of healthy marine ecosystems.
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services – Understanding the Economic Value of Nature
This program explores biodiversity and the essential ecosystem services that nature provides to people and the environment. Students investigate the economic value of healthy ecosystems and consider how conservation and sustainable management can protect these benefits for the future.
Biology & Ecology of Marine Turtles
This program introduces students to the biology, ecology and life cycles of marine turtles, including their adaptations, habitats and migration. Students explore the threats facing turtles and the conservation strategies used to protect these iconic marine species.
Australian Sea Lion Poster
This printable Australian Sea Lion fact file serves as an informative classroom poster, introducing students to the species' biology, habitat, adaptations and conservation status through engaging facts and photographs. An excellent visual learning resource or used to support lessons on marine ecosystems, species adaptations and wildlife conservation.
Ocean Ecosystem Dynamics Excursion
This Sydney-based excursion allows students to explore ocean ecosystem dynamics, including food webs, biodiversity, and human impacts on marine environments, through interactive exhibits and curriculum-linked, hands-on learning experiences.
Land’s Edge Saltwater School
Land’s Edge Saltwater School offers experiential, curriculum-aligned field studies in Chowder Bay, Mosman, where students explore marine environments through direct observation, scientific investigation, and outdoor learning. Support your teaching with authentic ocean literacy experiences.
Southern Cross University SEA Program
Using a state-of-the-art marine research facility and the ecologically unique Solitary Islands as a backdrop, the National Marine Science Centre offers innovative field- and laboratory-based science activities for Primary and Secondary students. Working alongside enthusiastic scientists, students develop their scientific skills through hands-on, interactive, curriculum-based STEM activities. The SEA program is developed by our education staff to assist teachers in meeting the New South Wales Board of Studies/National Curriculum Key Learning Area outcomes.