Sustainability

Coastal development is one of the biggest threats to the health and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef. All actions — big or small — are vital for the Reef’s future. Students can help the Reef recover from the legacy of past actions and be better able to withstand those predicted to threaten its future. This series aims to encourage students to learn about and care for their local environment, in turn contributing to the health of the Great Barrier Reef.

Everyone can help reduce marine debris, even if you live far away from the coast. Land and ocean are connected through waterways, and every action from changing consumption habits to cleaning up the environment to big scale projects can make a difference to one of the largest environmental issues.

Aims/Outcomes:
• Students develop an understanding of how litter ends up as marine debris
• To challenge students to identify ways to reduce litter at its source in their schools
• To promote student involvement in on the ground projects and actions in their schools

Captain Popper Stopper is a fun skit talking about the pros and cons of poppers and reusable bottles.

School Annual Action Certificate. Please download and save copy. Please use the text function to add in your school name and year of annual action completion. Thank you for recording your important school actions towards sustainability and a resilient reef.

End of year presentation night or school assembly could go to the next level with this Reef Guardian Champion Award.

It's a great interview piece from 'Dr Turtle' Mark Read who goes into a green turtle 'deep dive'. This is a Reef in Focus podcast and great educative piece.

Marine debris, including plastic pollution, is one of the most serious threats to the health and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.

Join us for a conversation with Rob Paxevanos, author of Australian Fishing Basics and host of Fishing Australia, as we dive into what it means to fish smarter, not harder, on the Great Barrier Reef. Rob shares practical, easy-to-use tips for recreational fishers on gear choice, bait, and fishing techniques that help protect the Reef’s delicate ecosystems. We also explore how small changes in behaviour can make a big difference for fish stocks, why knowing your target species matters, and how to enjoy a successful day on the water while leaving the Reef in great shape for future generations

Eight unique STEAM activities for upper primary and high school students.