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Promote ocean literacy during National Science Week Australia and inspire students to learn about ocean risks and their solutions.
National Science Week next takes place on 13-21 August 2022 all over Australia.
The school theme for National Science Week in 2022 is Glass: More than meets the eye.
The theme is based on the UN International Year of Glass and will celebrate the many roles that glass plays in our lives – from phone screens to optical fibre to glassware in labs – plus investigating glass as a part of our sustainable future.
For example, glass has been traditionally used for fishing buoys. Some deepwater buoys are still made of glass as they are incredibly resilient to pressure encountered in the deep sea.
Join us as we build public support for sustainable fishing and demonstrate the science and impact behind MSC certification.
All events are free to attend. Registration required.
Prawn to Be Wild: A Science Treasure Hunt
Prawn to Be Wild: A Science Treasure Hunt is a family-friendly activity exploring how science is used in Australia's Northern Prawn Fishery.
Register for free
Become a Rock Lobstar
Take a look inside Australia's largest single fishery with a special behind the scenes factory tour. Plus, get crafty in our kids workshops.
Registration coming soon
Behind the scenes of what makes pipis sustainable
Learn the science behind what makes Goolwa's pipi fishery sustainable to a world-leading standard and how indigenous fishing practices continue today and are being safeguarded for the future.
Getting fishy @ Mures
Take a walk along the wharf to learn more about where your seafood comes from and how science plays a role in getting seafood on your plate.
These National Science Week events are supported by the Australian Government.
There are many ways to get involved in National Science Week to promote ocean literacy and learn about ocean risks and their solutions.
Encourage your local school to teach an ocean-themed lesson using our Saltwater Schools teacher resources, activities and games.
Playback or take tips from something we prepared earlier: Ending Overfishing: Virtual Classroom with Marine Scientists.
Learn more about overfishing and how we're tackling it. Screen Mission: Save the Ocean featuring Sir Richard Branson alongside some of our MSC colleagues or learn about the concepts of sustainable fishing by watching My Dad The Fisherman.
From debates to workshops, get in touch and we can help you with content to put on your event.
Explore ocean-themed education resources aligned with the Australian curriculum suitable for Stages 3-5, including lesson plans, videos, fact sheets, games, and activities.
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