Teacher Resources

This 40-60 minute lesson for ages 12+ will introduce learners to some of the ways that seafood production can be designed for a more sustainable future. Learners will discover some of the innovations being made in aquaculture and wild fishing to help reduce pollution and entanglements with marine wildlife.

This video and activities introduces children to the journey of fish from the ocean to their plate, exploring topics such as sustainable fishing practices, the impact of overfishing, and how seafood is harvested and processed. The content aims to educate young learners about marine ecosystems and the importance of making responsible food choices.

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.

Explore ocean education and sustainable fishing lesson plans in German from the Marine Stewardship Council.

Teaching resource where students learn practical fishing skills, water safety and sustainable practices through six curriculum-aligned modules, teacher resource kits, staff and Fishcare support, optional incursions, and opportunities to participate in online competitions.

Information on ghost nets and marine debris, focusing on environmental impacts, community engagement, and conservation efforts in Australia.

Educational programs and professional development for teachers on Endangered Species, Waste, Circular Economy, and Environmental Citizenship.

Food Web investigation, endangered and invasive species, kelp forests, sustainability, conservation, indigenous culture and connection to country.  Includes student workbook, videos and teacher notes.

Ocean Life Education: Ocean literacy is an understanding of the ocean’s influence on you – and the influence that you have on the ocean. The basic principles of ocean literacy do not fall within traditional science disciplines, they instead focus on integrated science.

A 10-week unit plan containing lessons and activities that allow students to explore the definitions and determinants of reef health from how the biology of corals is influenced by the environment, through to local and regional approaches to management of reef threats.  The unit plan can be used as a full block, or flexible, to suit your needs.  Topics covered include coral biology, marine biodiversity, reef habitats, health of reefs, local and global threats, marine management, sustainability, citizen science, marine research, Coralwatch and risk assessments.