Dharawal language lesson: What fish is this?
Join science presenter Laura Wells and Ray Ingrey from the Gujaga Foundation in a special lesson held on the Dharawal lands of La Perouse, Sydney. Students will learn about what sea country and sustainable seafood mean, and then follow Laura and Ray on a walk to learn the words for different seafood species in the Dharawal language and hear how those species have been traditionally harvested and cared for by Indigenous peoples at La Perouse.
Sea Country Stories: Ngarrindjeri Ruwi
In this short film Ngarrindjeri elder Major 'Moogy' Sumner yarns about what story and Sea Country mean to him, including stories about making the kaiki (reed spears), fishing with the pelicans, spearing flounder at night, and how to find a stingray in the stars!
Oceans at Risk
This Maths lesson enables students to consider how the ocean is essential for life on earth. Learners discover how the oceans are at risk from overfishing, and discuss what they can do about it.
Oceans at Risk
This HASS lesson asks students to consider how the ocean is essential for life on earth. Learners discover how the oceans are at risk from overfishing, and discuss what they can do about it.
The Blue Fish Tick
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is on a mission to end overfishing. This 40-60 minute lesson for years 5 and 6, will introduce learners to the MSC Standard for sustainable fishing.
Coral Spawning
Behind the News explores a remarkable annual event on the Great Barrier Reef, where coral across the region simultaneously reproduce. This year, however, experts are watching more closely than usual
Ocean Rubbish Clean-Up
Behind the News looks into a massive project that is underway to start cleaning up the Pacific Ocean. A giant tube is being towed out to a giant patch of garbage where around 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic have gathered together.
Shark Cull Debate
Behind the News - What seems like a spike in shark attacks has some people worried about going for a swim in the sea. It's prompted politicians and experts to get together and discuss solutions.
Antarctic Animals
Behind the News finds out more about some of the interesting animals that call the Antarctic circle home and how humans may be affecting them.
Ocean Noise Pollution
Behind the News looks into a new report that has found the world’s oceans are getting noisier, and it’s having a big impact on the creatures that live there. We find out more about what’s behind the changing ocean soundtrack and why it’s upsetting the underwater ecosystem.