Drought and Algae
Behind the News travels to the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia, which has been hit by two big environmental disasters – a drought and a devastating algal bloom which is killing local sea life. We find out what’s been happening and how it’s affecting locals.
Exploring Australia’s Seafloor
This video explains how marine scientists map the seafloor and the various uses for these maps. It also introduces unique and mysterious sea creatures found in the deep ocean, exploring the experiences of a marine scientist and their passion for glass sponges, infauna, and bioluminescent animals.
Science Talk
Science Talk is a video series featuring scientists from around the world and their fascinating research on our blue backyard. Topics include nightmarish deep-sea discoveries, coral larvae ecology, reef restoration, and whether magnets can repel sharks from fishing nets—plus much more.
Australians Together
Bring First Nations stories, cultures and histories into your classroom with free curriculum resources. Topics include, connection to country, erosion and weathering, sustainability, and water management and more.
Blue The Film: Inspiring Ocean Conservation
This unit is inspired by clips from Blue the film that cover various topics such as creating marine parks, sustainable fishing, plastic pollution, and the importance of the ocean as a resource for life on our planet.
Blue The Film: Action for Change
This unit cover topics such as plastic waste, by-catch and overfishing, and litter. Students use real-world data and statistical analysis to understand the issues and plan and implement projects to create change. The film serves as a call to action to conserve our oceans and protect marine life.
Take 3 for the Sea classroom Initiative Guide
Webinars, teaching guides, lesson plans, video content, songs and more. Content Pillars: Plastic Pollution, Environment, People and Connection and Climate Action.
Salt Water Schools
Explore ocean-themed education resources aligned with the Australian curriculum suitable for Stages 3-5, including lesson plans, videos, fact sheets, games, and activities.
Great Southern Reef Teacher Guides
Food Web investigation, endangered and invasive species, kelp forests, sustainability, conservation, indigenous culture and connection to country. Includes student workbook, videos and teacher notes.
Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre
Our facilities include a visitor's aquarium, student laboratory and classroom and is surrounded by a diverse range of habitats, ideal for field activities such as rock pool rambles and mudflat activities within our intertidal zones.