Marine Biology and
The Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the biggest coral reef system on the planet, and the world’s largest living structure. Why not take advantage of this natural wonder to add depth to your students’ marine biology knowledge?

With a “hands-on” approach, your students will be introduced to an incredible underwater universe.

Join us for a custom-designed program focusing on the delights of the sea.

 

Any of the following can be combined into your custom educational tour in Australia:

Marine Biology Classroom Time

In the care of a marine biologist, learn The Great Barrier Reef’s main plant and animal groups, how to identify its fish, and even how to find "Nemo".

 

Advanced Marine Biology

For more advanced groups, spend time with a marine biologist discussing marine ecology and coral biology, phylogeny, ecosystems at risk: threatened species and the consequences of climate change on the reef, as well as the effects of ecotourism. Perform an underwater transect and collect data about coral predators.

 

Hands-On Interpretation at the Reef

Have your marine biologist join your group on a day, overnight or even a 3-day trip to thereef to provide on-site lectures and interpretation. The waterproof fish and coral ID cards help you understand what you are looking at beneath the water.

 

Eye on The Reef Service Project

Participate in Eyeof the Reef--a community-based initiativedeveloped by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA)--to monitor coral bleaching and help save the reef.

Island Research Station

Ferry to a university-sponsored island research station,where students of all ages can use themassive “touch tank”, snorkel in a sheltered bay, explore the phenomenal giant clamgardens, and use the facility’s microscopes and wet labs to further their learning.

Earn a SCUBA Certification

Earn a PADI Open Water SCUBA certification over 4 days in order to better discoverthemarine life of The Great Barrier Reef. For those who are already certified, you can earn a PADI Advanced Open Water certification. Some students may be eligible to earn university credit for their SCUBA studies as well.

Beach Clean Up and Data Collection

Through a service project, collect rubbish and data at a “marine debris hotspot” and report your findings to the Ocean Care Society.

 

Your Own Custom Educational Tour - Australia

With Small World Journeys’ collection of marine biologists, teachers, conservationists and researchers, we can match the educational objectives of any student group. Contact us to learn more about how your students can benefit from one of our Educational Adventures.

Want Ideas For Your Student Group?

Check out our set itineraries that include a Great Barrier Reef element: