Join our celebration of World Ocean Day to learn about corals as the building blocks of the Great Barrier Reef and the roles that various organisms play within the Reef community. Gain an understanding of the threats facing the Reef and appreciate simple actions you can take, regardless of where you live, to help protect the Reef and the animals that call it home. We’ll look to make this an engaging and interactive session, with lots of images and video content, and will welcome questions throughout the presentation. Indeed, if you would like to send through questions in advance you are welcome to email us at education@gbrmpa.gov.au.
Mon, Jun 8 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Education: Grade(s) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family Public Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff
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Science, STEM
This is a special event celebrating World Ocean Day.
Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Reef Authority (Australia)
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Reef Authority (Australia)
Townsville, Queensland Australia
Contact: Craig McGrogan education@gbrmpa.gov.au +61747500754
1. Welcome and introduction to the Great Barrier Reef (size, diversity and cultural importance)2. Introduction to corals as animals, their diversity and requirements for growth.3. Introduction to other Reef creatures, their roles and relationships.4. What are the threats to Coral Reef Ecosystems5. Protecting the Reef: behaviours to reduce our contribution to climate change and marine debris,
The Introduction to the Great Barrier Reef program provides participants with an opportunity to:1. Learn about corals as the building blocks of the Reef2. Learn about the role that various organisms play within the Reef community3. Understand the importance of various symbiotic relationships4. Learn about the main threats facing the Great Barrier Reef; and5. Explore the simple actions that everyone can adopt to help protect the Great Barrier Reef.