Dr Karl vs the mysterious giant squid
This video explores the fascinating world of the giant squid, including Dr Karl Kruszelnicki's scientific investigation into its size, behaviour, and mysteries, using engaging explanations to uncover facts about this elusive marine creature.
Elliot and the Surfing Scientist: Salt Water Density Experimen
In this video, the Surfing Scientist demonstrates how salt increases the density of water, influencing how objects float or sink. The experiment encourages students to explore the science of buoyancy and density in a fun and interactive way.
Acidic Oceans Experiment
The "Acidic Oceans" activity demonstrates how ocean acidification, caused by increased carbon dioxide, affects sea creatures like crabs and clams, using a simple home experiment to simulate the impact of acidic conditions on shells.
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.
For the Juniors: How do mangrove trees survive?
A video that takes students on a journey to discover how mangroves thrive in extreme conditions where most plants cannot survive. From salt filtration to aerial roots, explore the remarkable adaptations that make mangroves unique and essential to coastal ecosystems.
Scallops: Witness to Climate change
Students learn about a saucer scallop fishery around the Abrolhos Islands of Western Australia, where climate change and marine heatwaves are having a serious impact on fishing activities.
Into the Blue
Teacher resource linked to Into the Blue by Cristy Burne. A fun snorkelling trip turns serious when Blair loses his brother’s camera, facing guilt and fear until heartfelt talks with family help him navigate his mistake, making this story ideal for creative writing, science, art, and humanities discussions.
Christmas Prawns in Australia
Learners will discuss the Australian Christmas tradition of eating prawns, and the importance of sourcing sustainable seafood. Students learn about the anatomy of a prawn.
Food: Different by Design
Learners will discover some of the innovations being made in aquaculture and wild fishing to help reduce pollution and entanglements with marine wildlife.
What is a fish?
Learn about the scientific characteristics of a fish, the unique features of different fish species, and how these influence their habitats and behaviour.