Virtual Learning Experiences
Virtual Learning Experiences
Be a Marine Biologist for a Day
Be a Marine Biologist for a Day
2022 Student Eco Challenge
2022 Student Eco Challenge
Welcome to the ReefED!
A one stop shop for all things Great Barrier Reef Education.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and its national education centre for the Great Barrier Reef, Reef HQ Aquarium, offer an extensive range of educational resources and programs. These resources are curriculum-linked for all year levels, from early learning to grade 12.
Scroll down to access these educational resources.
The Reef Education team recently traveled to Picnic Bay in Magnetic Island to train Apex Camps staff members in using the Be a Marine Biologist for a Day suite of educational resources.
FREE Introduction to the Great Barrier Reef virtual learning experiences
FREE - Turtle Connections virtual learning experiences
The Great Barrier Reef is home to a tremendous diversity of marine life, and this presentation will introduce you to a selection of amazing reef creatures.
- All
- Primary school
- Middle school
- Senior school
Reefs at Risk virtual learning experience - program overview and outline
Introduction to the Great Barrier Reef virtual learning experience - program overview and outline
A series of printable worksheet activities designed for students to learn about animal reproduction on the Great Barrier Reef.
- Reef Guardians
In this handbook you will find all the instructions for the 2022 Eco Challenge. The new Reef Guardian Schools Eco Challenge aims to build student capacity for eco-entrepreneurship, inquiry learning, real-world problem solving, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) innovation. The focus of the challenge is for students to explore the current and future issues facing the Great Barrier Reef and its connected ecosystems, and work together to develop an eco-friendly idea that could help protect the Reef for future generations.
- Reef Guardians
Watch to learn more about these marine crustaceans.
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
Meet 'Milla and Ziggy' as they explore the Great Barrier Reef region.
- Climate change
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
- Marine debris
- Responsible Reef practises
- Tourism on the Reef
Watch this video to get a better understanding of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Monitoring Program.
- Climate change
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
- Extreme weather
- Responsible Reef practises
- Water quality
Master Reef Guides are recognised as the world’s leading reef guides, interpreters and story tellers sharing the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. These reef ambassadors can provide up-to-date information on the Reef, share stories of the magical World Heritage Area, and explain what you can do to make a difference.
- Tourism on the Reef
Video of one of the most spectacular events on the Great Barrier Reef, the annual synchronised spawning of corals.
- Tourism on the Reef
We all have a part to play reducing marine debris across the Great Barrier Reef. Plastic bags, discarded fishing gear, plastic and glass bottles, rubber thongs, aerosols and drink cans can harm wildlife and pose a navigational hazard.
- Responsible Reef practises
In this handbook you will find all the instructions for the 2022 Eco Challenge. The new Reef Guardian Schools Eco Challenge aims to build student capacity for eco-entrepreneurship, inquiry learning, real-world problem solving, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) innovation. The focus of the challenge is for students to explore the current and future issues facing the Great Barrier Reef and its connected ecosystems, and work together to develop an eco-friendly idea that could help protect the Reef for future generations.
- Reef Guardians
Watch to learn more about these marine crustaceans.
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
Learn what a Master Reef Guide can do to help protect the Great Barrier Reef.
- Eye on the Reef
- Responsible Reef practises
Gain an understanding of many agencies working together to monitor and help conserve the Great Barrier Reef.
- Climate change
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
- Responsible Reef practises
Wanting to learn more about the Eye on the Reef App and how to use it?
- Eye on the Reef
Learn what a Master Reef Guide can do to help protect the Great Barrier Reef.
- Eye on the Reef
- Responsible Reef practises
Gain an understanding of many agencies working together to monitor and help conserve the Great Barrier Reef.
- Climate change
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
- Responsible Reef practises
Wanting to learn more about the Eye on the Reef App and how to use it?
- Eye on the Reef
Meet 'Milla and Ziggy' as they explore the Great Barrier Reef region.
- Climate change
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
- Marine debris
- Responsible Reef practises
- Tourism on the Reef
Watch this video to get a better understanding of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Monitoring Program.
- Climate change
- Coastal ecosystems, habitats
- Extreme weather
- Responsible Reef practises
- Water quality
