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.”
EcoGroms Rescue Timmy Turtle
EcoGroms kids find Timmy Turtle washed up on the beach and call Dolphin Marine Rescue. Learn about the rehabilitation and release of Timmy Turtle.
Timmy Turtle gets into trouble
Follow the journey of Timmy the green sea turtle from the time he hatches, survives many dangers and gets sick after a storm.
Port Stephens – Great Lakes Marine Parks Education Kit
This 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.