FREE - Turtle Connections

by Reef Authority (Australia)

Monday 22 May, commencing 6:00 PM Eastern time (US and Canada)

Tuesday 23 May, commencing 8:00 AM AEST (Australia)

Join as a family to enjoy this FREE afternoon/early evening webinar and celebrate World Turtle Day. Our marine educators will start with a look at the biology and adaptations of sea turtles. Using examples from our aquarium's Turtle Hospital, we will examine the impacts of marine debris and look at how sea turtles are affected by other human activities worldwide and what actions are being taken to help protect sea turtle populations. We’ll aim to make this as interactive as we can, so there will be opportunity to pose questions to our education team throughout. Indeed, if you would like to send through questions in advance, you’re welcome to email us at education@gbrmp.gov.au.

Registrants will be sent a unique link to connect to the webinar on the day.

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About This Program

Cost

Multipoint: $0.00
Multipoint Premium: $0.00

FREE!

Length

60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 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

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

500

Primary Disciplines

Sciences, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Webinar
Zoom

Booking Information

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Reef Authority (Australia)

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

There is no cancellation policy for this free virtual learning experience.

About This Provider

Reef Authority (Australia)

Townsville, Queensland
Australia

Wherever you are in the world, experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef through a Reef Education virtual learning experience. Transport your classroom 'down-under' to Townsville, North Queensland, Australia, and interact with our marine educators as your learn about the Reef. With a number of virtual learning experiences on offer, you are sure to find a program to suit your teaching and learning requirements. They are an exciting, stimulating and easy way to involve and engage students in learning about a variety of topics relating to the Great Barrier Reef.

Contact:
Craig McGrogan
education@gbrmpa.gov.au
+61747500754

Program Details

Format

1. This program begins with an introduction to the Great Barrier Reef and the species of marine turtle found in Australian waters.
2. We then discuss marine turtle adaptations and their life-history (life-cycle).
3. We consider the main conservation threats facing marine turtles (with a particular emphasis on marine debris).
4. Consider the ways we can reduce these threats as a global community.
5..Attendees will be able to Interact with the presenters through Zoom Q&A throughout the session.

Objectives

Attendees will::
1. Develop an appreciation of the species, adaptations and life-history of marine turtles
2..Understand the major threats facing marine turtles
3. Consider the ways we can reduce these threats as a global community.