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.
- All
- Primary school
- Middle school
- Senior school
Live panel discussion exploring how we consider the social benefits and impacts to the Great Barrier Reef.
Live panel discussion on some of the amazing biodiversity found on the Great Barrier Reef and how we work to protect this variety of life!
- Endangered species
In this live panel discussion, colleagues from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s Intelligence, Compliance and Field Operations team discuss how we undertake surveillance, act on reports of illegal activity and enforce penalties for offences.
- Responsible Reef practises
Live webinar from National Science Week 2020, our colleagues from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority discuss our position on Climate Change, how caring for the Reef is a shared responsibility and what we are doing to build Reef resilience with our actions.
- Climate change
Live panel discussion as part of National Science Week 2020, we asked three of our colleagues at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to share how they came to love science, what they love about the Marine Park and what they do in their jobs today to help protect the Reef.
A video about the Lama Lama Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreement (TUMRA) that covers Sea Country which extends from Princess Charlotte Bay to the Normanby River, a rugged and breathtakingly beautiful part of the Great Barrier Reef.
- First Nations peoples
A video explaining how your actions can help protect the Great Barrier Reef.
- Climate change
- Responsible Reef practises
A curriculum-linked presentation explaining life-cycles on the Great Barrier Reef.
A a video of a puppetshow about a young turtle growing up and finding her name.
A series of videos describing a few animals that live on the Great Barrier Reef.
This video explains the Indigenous rangers program. It is a nationally-accredited training course by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. It provides rangers with the skills to ensure Marine Park users comply with its rules and traditional lore.
- First Nations peoples
A video explaining the Yuku Baja Muliku Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreement and their Junior Rangers from Far North Queensland.
- First Nations peoples
A video explaining reef stars. Using hexagonal-shaped, metal frames called MARRS Reef Stars and thousands of live coral fragments, Neil and the team, in partnership with Queensland National Parks, are working to regenerate the Reef.
A video showcasing the work of our field management team in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The field management program is a joint initiative of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
- Responsible Reef practises
The Marine Park Authority and Traditional Owners are working together to integrate modern marine park management and traditional knowledge to protect this irreplaceable iconic World Heritage Area. This video explains these partnerships.
- First Nations peoples
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
Meet Pete Illidge — our maritime archaeologist who is passionate about exploring the historic heritage of the Great Barrier Reef.
Video of the training delivered by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Training provided a unique opportunity for Traditional Owners to guide government bodies on how to respond to incidents using a broad range of considerations including cultural heritage.
- First Nations peoples
