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 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is calling for motivated and inspired school students to join us in this year’s Reef Guardian School Eco Challenge.
World Oceans Day – 8 June- FREE - Introduction to the Great Barrier Reef virtual learning experience.
World Environment Day – 5 June- FREE - Ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef virtual learning experience
Let’s celebrate World Turtle Day, 2023. Join our marine educators to gain an understanding of the biology and adaptations of sea turtles.
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- Primary school
- Middle school
- Senior school
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.
- Ecosystems and 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
- Ecosystems and habitats
- Responsible Reef practises
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.
- Human uses on the Reef
Video of one of the most spectacular events on the Great Barrier Reef, the annual synchronised spawning of corals.
- Human uses 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
A video explaining how zoning works and how it can help you catch fish.
- Responsible Reef practises
A video explaining Indigenous Reef Ranger training. This ranger training aims to cross-pollinate traditional knowledge with Western science to protect Indigenous heritage values and ultimately, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
- First Nations peoples
Gain an understanding of many agencies working together to monitor and help conserve the Great Barrier Reef.
- Climate change
- Ecosystems and 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
- Ecosystems and habitats
- Marine debris
- Responsible Reef practises
- Human uses on the Reef
Watch this video to get a better understanding of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Monitoring Program.
- Climate change
- Ecosystems and 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.
- Human uses on the Reef
Meet 'Milla and Ziggy' as they explore the Great Barrier Reef region.
- Climate change
- Ecosystems and habitats
- Marine debris
- Responsible Reef practises
- Human uses on the Reef
Watch this video to get a better understanding of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Monitoring Program.
- Climate change
- Ecosystems and habitats
- Extreme weather
- Responsible Reef practises
- Water quality
Live panel discussion about the Eye on the Reef monitoring and assessment program and what we do with all the data contributed.
- Eye on the Reef
Live panel discussion on how we manage outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish and how you can get involved.
- Responsible Reef practises
Live panel discussion exploring how we consider the social benefits and impacts to the Great Barrier Reef.
