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.
Fascinating World of Sharks & Rays (Incursion)
Students discover the incredible adaptations, behaviours and diversity of sharks and rays found in Australian waters. Through engaging activities, they also explore the importance of these species and how we can help protect them.
Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre
Based in Terrigal, the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre provides engaging marine and coastal education programs for primary and secondary students. Their hands-on fieldwork experiences allow students to investigate local ecosystems, collect scientific data, and develop a deeper understanding of marine environments. Curriculum-linked excursions are delivered by qualified educators and support learning in Science, Geography and environmental education through authentic, real-world investigations.
Marine Discovery Centre Hastings Point
Education programs combine interactive presentations with hands-on field studies in local coastal ecosystems, including rocky shores, mangroves, dunes and wetlands. Programs are tailored from early learning through to senior secondary, inspiring students to develop a deeper understanding of marine environments and ocean conservation.
Port Macquarie Marine Discovery Centre
Students have hands-on opportunities to explore marine ecosystems, biodiversity, aquaculture and coastal conservation through interactive activities and live displays. Programs are available for learners from early childhood through to senior secondary and can be tailored to support a range of science and environmental learning outcomes.
Wild world of whales – Awabakal Nature Reserve
Wild world of Whales is a school excursion that explores the open forest and coastal heath communities of Awabakal Nature Reserve as you journey to the lookout to spot migrating whales. Learn about the different types of whales, how they live and why they migrate along the East Coast of Australia.