Bloom or Doom: Understanding Algal Blooms
Join Porci and Annika in this exciting episode of Porci’s Ocean Patrol as they investigate algal blooms. This resource also features 32 information and inspiration cards that support playful thinking and hands-on learning.
Baleen & Toothed Whales
What is the difference between a baleen whale and a toothed whale? What do they eat? Learn about the classification of whales and food chains in this school activity.
A threatened species of seagrass: Posidonia australis
The booklet considers the ecosystem as a whole to highlight the ways Posidonia australis benefits a range of other plants, animals and the wider environment. It also examines the ways Posidonia australis benefits humans, and what people can do to help protect this species.
NSW Marine Estate
This webpage includes activity books, lesson plans, teacher guides, marine estate fact sheets and information on marine-related career options to support primary school teaching about the NSW marine environment.
Wetlands and food webs
This resource explores the importance and interconnected environments of wetlands. It covers life-cycles and food webs, and introduces the importance of macroinvertebrates in wetland food webs.
Using the Oceans Resources Responsibly
This geography lesson uses the film My Dad the Fisherman as a starting point, as learners consider how people use, modify and change the ocean ecosystem to obtain food. Learners will examine some of the ways in which fishers try to look after the oceans and what sustainability means for the future of our oceans.
Food: Different by Design
This 40-60 minute lesson for ages 12+ will introduce learners to some of the ways that seafood production can be designed for a more sustainable future. Learners will discover some of the innovations being made in aquaculture and wild fishing to help reduce pollution and entanglements with marine wildlife.
Marine Ecosystems
This resource is a curriculum-linked guide for Year 7 Science students that provides lessons, activities and virtual tools to help learners understand coral biology, reef health, threats like bleaching, and how to monitor coral using the Coral Health Chart. It also includes worksheets and field-oriented tasks that allow students to collect, interpret and analyse real or virtual data about reefs. Finally, it emphasises sustainable practices and community involvement, offering students ways to take action locally to protect reef ecosystems.