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.
SharkSmart school workbooks
The SharkSmart school primary and secondary workbooks use the NSW Shark Management Strategy as a real-world example to help students learn science and technology while understanding shark safety and ocean use.
Marine Environments
This webpage provides an overview of marine environments, describing key ecosystems like oceans, coral reefs and estuaries, and offers educational information and activities to explore and care for them.
Biodiversity
This webpage explains biodiversity as the variety of life at genetic, species and ecosystem levels, highlighting its importance, the threats it faces, and actions people can take to help protect it.
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.
The Rivers and Wetlands of the Murray Darlin Basin
This resource provides downloadable teacher support materials and learning sequences to help educators guide students through inquiry‑based lessons about the Basin’s rivers, wetlands, ecosystems, Aboriginal perspectives and environmental stewardship.
Primary and Secondary School Resources Audit
This resources covers a range of topics including, marine and freshwater habitats and environments, recreational fishing indigenous fishing, aquaculture, fisheries management and sustainability, general fish and seafood species, seafood handling, filleting and processing, industry careers and business, health, nutrition and cooking.
Batemans Marine Park Education Kit
The Batemans Marine Park Education Kit covers the topics: marine parks and conservation; rocky shores; estuaries; and cultural heritage. These comprehensive modules are designed to fit the NSW Department of Education and Communities primary school curriculum, and with its fact sheets, identification guides, risk assessments and activity plans, the kit can be used to complement teaching programs.
Catchment Crusader Game
The Catchment Crusader game on that page is an interactive educational activity where you explore different regions of the Hunter River catchment, learn about looking after the environment, answer questions and complete tasks to collect codes and earn a certificate as a “Catchment Crusader.”