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
Baby dugongs bounce back
26 Oct 2021

Baby dugongs bounce back

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Baby dugongs are back, baby! Use this short article about rising Dugong numbers in Australian waters with Biology students in Years 4, 5, 6 and 7 to show the benefits and impact of conservation. Word count: 240 There has not … Continued
Coral Bleaching Explained: the story of Frank the coral
6 Aug 2021

Coral Bleaching Explained: the story of Frank the coral

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Frank the coral has been living peacefully on the beautiful Great Barrier Reef for 400 years. However, Frank noticed that in the last century it started to get gradually hotter... until in 2016 the water temperature went completely out of … 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
No, the pumice raft isn’t going to save the Great Barrier Reef
28 Aug 2019

No, the pumice raft isn’t going to save the Great Barrier Reef

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A volcanic pumice raft has set sail for Australia, with some hoping it will bring millions of new and healthy corals. Some think it’ll rescue our reef – but that ignores the underlying issues. This article could be used to … Continued
Microfibres are polluting the Great Barrier Reef
27 Jun 2019

Microfibres are polluting the Great Barrier Reef

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Not only majorly suffering from the effects of climate change, the Great Barrier Reef is also polluted with microplastics and fibres. This thought-provoking article could be used alongside Biological, Chemical, and Earth and Space sciences for years 4, 5, 6, … Continued
Warmer climates are turning green sea turtles female
11 Jan 2018

Warmer climates are turning green sea turtles female

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Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems; Lifecycles Earth and Space Sciences – The Changing Earth; Renewable/Non-renewable resources Physical Sciences – Energy Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Physical Sciences - … Continued
Reef Warriors
10 Aug 2017

Reef Warriors

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Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems Chemical Sciences – Mixtures and Separation Earth and Space Sciences – Renewable/Non-renewable resources; Climate Change Additional - Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems; Form and Function Chemical Sciences - Properties of … Continued
Peter Thomas-Hall – Chemist & Tech Officer
4 Jul 2017

Peter Thomas-Hall – Chemist & Tech Officer

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Meet Peter Thomas-Hall, a chemist and technical officer at Australian Institute of Marine Science in Queensland. Along with the Australian Academy of Science, we searched the whole country for science and technical support staff who go above and beyond. Peter … Continued