Explainer: Coral Bleaching
12 May 2022

Explainer: Coral Bleaching

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The science behind coral bleaching events explained. In this article learn what a coral is, the threats of climate change and subsequent coral bleaching. The accompanying teacher resources contain several interactive activities for students’ Years R-9, with a focus on … Continued
Voracious starfish can wait for a proper meal
9 Nov 2020

Voracious starfish can wait for a proper meal

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Eating habits of baby predator revealed. This article describes the role of starfish in the food chain and their effect on coral and the ecosystem. It is suitable for Year 4, 5, 6 and 7 students learning about foodchains, adaptations … Continued
Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs
18 Sep 2019

Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs

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But it needs to survive climate change first. This article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying Biological and Earth and Space Sciences however it would also work with Chemical and Physical Sciences. It would particularly suit students … Continued