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.
Marine Mammal Conservation & Management
This engaging program explores the biology, behaviour and conservation of marine mammals, with a focus on the challenges they face in the wild. Students investigate conservation and management strategies and learn how research and community action can help protect these important species.
Dolphin World Program
The Dolphin World Program is an engaging primary school incursion introducing students to the natural lives of dolphins and whales through storytelling and interactive activities. Students explore dolphin behaviour, their similarities to humans and conservation issues, finishing with an eco-friendly take-home craft.
Journey with Dolphins
Journey with Dolphins is a multi-session incursion that introduces primary students to marine life, coastal ecosystems and sustainable actions through storytelling, interactive activities and creative crafts. Students can also participate in an optional coastal ecosystem walk or marine debris beach clean-up to extend their learning outdoors.
Dive Into the Life of Whales School Holiday Program
This engaging incursion introduces students to the fascinating lives of whales and dolphins and the threats they face in the marine environment. Through storytelling, practical activities and craft, students explore marine conservation and discover how they can help protect these species.