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A curated set of external resources to help you teach ocean literacy with confidence and clarity.
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Catchment Crusader Game

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.”
Year LevelPrimary
Resource TypeGame
OrganisationPeeKdesigns and State of New South Wales Local Land Services
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Cauliflower Coral as a Threatened Species

Cauliflower Coral as a Threatened Species

Explore cauliflower coral and how scientists are helping restore it.  Students learn about habitats, human impact and conservation through real examples.
Year Level3-45-6
Resource TypeTeacher Slides
OrganisationSEA LIFE
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Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

Based in Terrigal, the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre provides engaging marine and coastal education programs for primary and secondary students. Their hands-on fieldwork experiences allow students to investigate local ecosystems, collect scientific data, and develop a deeper understanding of marine environments. Curriculum-linked excursions are delivered by qualified educators and support learning in Science, Geography and environmental education through authentic, real-world investigations.

Year LevelPrimarySecondary
Resource TypeEducational Provider
OrganisationCentral Coast Marine Discovery Centre
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Cetacea Biology & Ecology

Cetacea Biology & Ecology

This program explores the biology, ecology and behaviour of whales and dolphins, including their adaptations, life cycles and roles within marine ecosystems. Students investigate the threats facing cetaceans and the conservation approaches used to protect these remarkable marine mammals.
Year LevelSecondary
Resource TypeEducational Provider
OrganisationOcean Education & Conservation
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Cetacean Communication

Cetacean Communication

This program explores how whales and dolphins communicate using sounds, body language and other behaviours. Students investigate the fascinating ways cetaceans interact and learn how communication research helps us better understand and protect these marine mammals.
Year LevelSecondary
Resource TypeEducational Provider
OrganisationOcean Education & Conservation
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Changing Water Video

Changing Water Video

This five minute video gives an entertaining and visual explanation of the three main states of matter and describes how water constantly moves through these states in the natural water cycle.
Year Level3-45-6
Resource TypeVideoTeachers' Guide
OrganisationSouth East Water
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Christmas Prawns in Australia

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.
Year Level5-6
Resource TypeLesson Plan
OrganisationMarine Stewardship Council
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Coastal and Catchment Management Excursion – Tomaree National Park

Coastal and Catchment Management Excursion – Tomaree National Park

Coastal and catchment management is a school excursion in Tomaree National Park includes a walk to the summit of Mount Tomaree with a Discovery ranger, who will highlight the coastal and catchment management issues involved in protecting a relatively undisturbed patch of coastal land in close proximity to the township of Nelson Bay
Year Level9-10
Resource TypeEducational Provider
OrganisationNational Parks and Wildlife Services NSW
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Coastcare Schools Kit

Coastcare Schools Kit

A collection of lesson plans, video clips, quizzes, games, investigations, and worksheets focused on caring for marine and coastal environments.   .
Year Level5-67-8
Resource TypeLesson PlanUnit PlanVideoWorksheet
OrganisationCoastcare Victoria
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Colours on the Reef

Colours on the Reef

This lesson plan focuses on learning about the importance of coral reefs and how colour can act as an indicator of reef health. Students develop an understanding of living things (coral) that can grow in different shapes and their needs within the habitat (coral reefs). Severe changes in water temperature can cause corals to change colour from brown/green to white (coral bleaching).
Year Level1-2
Resource TypeLesson PlanWorksheet
OrganisationCoralWatch
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Conserving and Restoring Mangrove Forests – A Climate Change Mitigation

Conserving and Restoring Mangrove Forests – A Climate Change Mitigation

This program explores the importance of mangrove forests and their role in supporting marine biodiversity and coastal communities. Students investigate how mangroves store carbon, help mitigate climate change and can be conserved and restored.
Year LevelSecondary
Resource TypeEducational Provider
OrganisationOcean Education & Conservation
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Coral Bleaching

Coral Bleaching

Behind the News looks into widespread coral bleaching has been discovered across the Marine Park. We find out more about what that means and why it’s got experts worried about the reef’s future
Year Level5-6
Resource TypeLesson PlanVideo
OrganisationBehind The News
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