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		<title>Celebrating the Ocean and Learning through Key School Events</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Engage students with ocean-themed events featuring live marine animals from Ocean Life Education for fun, interactive learning experiences.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/celebrating-key-school-events-and-the-ocean/">Celebrating the Ocean and Learning through Key School Events</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au">Ocean Life Education</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5742" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/blue-planet-300x225.jpg" alt="Blue planet for schools" width="500" height="375" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/blue-planet-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/blue-planet-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/blue-planet-624x468.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/blue-planet.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></p>
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<p>Throughout the school year, there are numerous opportunities to <strong>engage students, celebrate education, and make a positive impact on the community</strong>. Here’s how schools can participate in and make the most of some key events with meaningful activities and themes related to the ocean.</p>
<h4 class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5745 alignleft" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Beach-clean-300x170.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="170" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Beach-clean-300x170.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Beach-clean-510x290.jpg 510w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Beach-clean.jpg 620w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Clean Up Australia Day: Beach Cleans in Queensland</strong></h4>
<p>Clean Up Australia Day offers schools the chance to <strong>combine environmental stewardship with hands-on learning</strong>. In Queensland, schools can organize student-led beach clean-ups, focusing on local coastal areas. These events not only help <strong>protect marine ecosystems but also teach students about the impact of pollution on ocean life</strong>. Ocean Life Education can enhance the experience by hosting an <strong>on-location Human Impact program</strong> delivered by one of our qualified Marine Educators and focusing on our live marine animals and using educational resources and fascinating artefacts to bring learning to life.</p>
<h4 class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full"><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/how-to-get-involved-in-a-beach-clean/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Get Invoved in a Beach Clean</a><strong> </strong></h4>
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<h4 class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full"><strong>Book Week, 16-23 August 2025: Popular Ocean Science Books for Primary Schools</strong></h4>
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<p>Book Week is a fantastic opportunity to inspire curiosity about the ocean through engaging stories and informative texts. Popular books like <strong>“Big Blue Whale” </strong>by Nicola Davies,<strong> “Ocean Speaks”</strong> (inspiration for science learning) by Jess Keating, and<strong> “The Brilliant Deep”</strong> (coral restoration) by Kate Messner bring ocean science to life for young readers. Incorporating these books into classroom activities, such as art projects or creative writing inspired by the stories, can deepen students&#8217; understanding of marine environments.</p>
<h4 class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full"><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Our Ocean Literacy Program</a></h4>
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<h4 class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full"><strong style="font-size: 1rem;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5748 alignleft" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SC-Grammar-3-300x176.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="176" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SC-Grammar-3-300x176.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SC-Grammar-3-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SC-Grammar-3-768x450.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SC-Grammar-3-624x366.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SC-Grammar-3-1536x900.jpg 1536w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SC-Grammar-3.jpg 1843w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Under 8s Week, 19-23 May 2025: Ocean-Themed Activities for Young Learners</strong></h4>
<p>Under 8s Day celebrates the <strong>importance of learning in the early years of a child&#8217;s life</strong>, and an ocean theme is perfect for engaging young minds. Schools can set up <strong>activity stations with ocean-themed crafts like creating jellyfish mobiles, sensory play with water and sea animal toys, or storytelling sessions</strong> featuring ocean adventures. A mini &#8220;beach day&#8221; with sand play and shells can also bring the thrill of the sea into your location.</p>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Interactive Marine Displays</a></h4>
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<h4 class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Science Week 2025, 9-17 August: Nature&#8217;s Hidden Language<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5749 alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EVENT-National-Sceince-Week-generic-300x176.png" alt="" width="300" height="176" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EVENT-National-Sceince-Week-generic-300x176.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EVENT-National-Sceince-Week-generic-624x365.png 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EVENT-National-Sceince-Week-generic.png 738w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
<p>Science Week’s theme, “Nature’s Hidden Language,” offers a chance to <strong>explore the fascinating ways marine life communicates and interacts</strong>. From the clicking sounds of dolphins to the bioluminescent signals of deep-sea creatures, students can dive into the mysteries of the ocean. <strong>Schools can host hands-on workshops, like building underwater sound detectors or experimenting with light patterns, to uncover these hidden languages</strong>. Guest talks from marine biologists and educators can further inspire budding scientists. Our interactive marine displays offer the opportunity to observe communication and interaction firsthand. Sea stars for example, primarily communicate through chemical signals by releasing chemicals into the water, which can alert other sea stars to potential dangers. By including an Ocean Life Education interactive display in your science week event, students can observe how this happens first hand.</p>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/primary-programs/">Primary Incursions &#8211; Ocean Life Education</a></h4>
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<h4 class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full" style="text-align: left;"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5750 alignleft" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-300x287.png" alt="" width="300" height="287" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-300x287.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science.png 445w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />International Women’s Day, 8 March 2025: Ocean Life Education’s Inspirational Team</strong></h4>
<p>International Women’s Day is a wonderful time to <strong>highlight the contributions of young women in marine education</strong>. Ocean Life Education’s team includes inspirational educators who have followed their passion for the ocean into rewarding careers. During our programs, <strong>schools can invite our passionate role models to share their journeys, offering insights into marine science, environmental advocacy</strong>, and the importance of following your dreams. Their stories can empower students, especially girls, to envision futures in STEM fields.</p>
<h4 style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/about-us/our-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn About our Inspirational Team</a></h4>
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<h4 class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full" style="text-align: left;"><strong>World Teachers&#8217; Day, 5 October 2025: Celebrating Teachers’ Impact</strong></h4>
<p>On World Teachers&#8217; Day, schools can <strong>celebrate the extraordinary efforts of educators who shape young minds and inspire future careers</strong>. Teachers play a pivotal role in introducing students to the wonders of the ocean and the importance of environmental stewardship. <strong>Activities like a &#8220;Thank You Wall,&#8221; where students post notes of appreciation, or a special assembly to honour teachers&#8217; contributions can make this day memorable</strong>. Ocean Life Education is proud of its exceptional teachers who are dedicated and passionate about sharing their love and knowledge of the ocean to inspire others to want to learn more.</p>
<h4 class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full" style="text-align: left;"><strong>State Education Week, 21-25 October 2025: Ocean-Themed Initiatives for Schools</strong></h4>
<p>State Education Week provides <strong>a platform to showcase innovative programs and celebrate school achievements</strong>. Schools can organize ocean-themed events such as <strong>student-led exhibitions, where projects on marine conservation and ocean ecosystems are displayed</strong>. Collaborative art installations, like a mural made from recycled materials, can involve the entire school community. Hosting open days with marine education activities and inviting local environmental groups can highlight the school&#8217;s commitment to sustainability and hands-on learning. Ocean Life Education’s interactive marine display is the perfect complement to an open day, where real life animals provide bring learning to life!</p>
<h4 class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Our Events &amp; Programs</a></h4>
<h4>About Ocean Life Education</h4>
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<p>Our oceans are teeming with incredible biodiversity, from tiny plankton to majestic whales, playing a crucial role in maintaining the planet’s health. <strong>Ocean Life Education plays an essential role in raising awareness about the delicate balance of marine ecosystems and the threats they face</strong>.</p>
<p>We bring the ocean to life with our <strong>mobile incursions across South East Queensland</strong>! Visiting early learning centers, schools, and other settings, we deliver interactive, curriculum-based programs featuring live marine animals and engaging marine displays.</p>
<p>The crew at Ocean Life Education are always on hand to assist with any events you are planning, bringing our diverse team of <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/ocean-life-resources/">live marine animals</a> to add extra excitement through interaction on the day. <strong>Our animals include a baby shark, freshwater turtle, sea stars, sea cucumbers and sea urchins.</strong></p>
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<h4 class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Useful links</strong></h4>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Our Programs</a></h4>
<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/schools-guide-to-ocean-events-in-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Schools Guide to Ocean Events 2025</a></h4>
<h4><a href="https://www.scienceweek.net.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Science Week Website</a></h4>
<h4>For more information about what we do, check out <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au">Ocean Life Education</a>.</h4>
<p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">We hoped you enjoyed reading our blog: <strong>Celebrating Key School Events and the Ocean.</strong></strong></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>&#160; In a world increasingly focused on environmental preservation, educators like us play a pivotal role in inspiring young minds to care for our planet&#8217;s most precious resource—the ocean. By weaving engaging, ocean-themed events into the school year, we foster a love for marine environments and teach students why protecting the ocean is vital for [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/schools-guide-to-ocean-events-in-2025/">School’s Guide to Ocean Events 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au">Ocean Life Education</a>.</p>
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<p>In a world increasingly focused on environmental preservation, educators like us play a pivotal role in inspiring young minds to care for our planet&#8217;s most precious resource—the ocean. By weaving engaging, ocean-themed events into the school year, we foster a love for marine environments and teach students why protecting the ocean is vital for life on Earth. Here’s your <strong>School’s Guide to Key Ocean Events in 2025</strong> that will help bring marine conservation to life in the classroom.</p>
<p><strong>Download your free Ocean Events 2025 Calendar by clicking the link at the foot.</strong></p>
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<h4><a href="https://oceandecade.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4603 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-150x150.jpg" alt="World Ocean Day " width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1.jpg 602w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-50x50.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></strong></a><strong>UN Decade of Ocean Science (2021-2030)</strong></h4>
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<p>The <strong>United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030)</strong> is a global initiative designed to advance international collaboration in ocean science to address critical environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development goals. This initiative aims to enhance our understanding of the ocean, foster innovation, and build partnerships that contribute to creating sustainable solutions for marine and coastal ecosystems.</p>
<p><strong>Goals of the Decade</strong></p>
<p>The overarching vision of the Decade is to deliver the <em>“science we need for the future we want,”</em> ensuring that oceans remain healthy and resilient for current and future generations. Key objectives include:</p>
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<li><strong>A Clean Ocean:</strong> Identifying and significantly reducing sources of pollution.</li>
<li><strong>A Healthy and Resilient Ocean:</strong> Understanding, protecting, and restoring marine ecosystems through sustainable management practices.</li>
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<p>By prioritizing scientific research, technological innovation, and global cooperation, this initiative aspires to ensure that oceans can continue to support biodiversity, climate stability, and human livelihoods.</p>
<p>The Decade represents a call to action for researchers, policymakers, educators, and citizens worldwide to work together toward sustainable ocean stewardship.</p>
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<p><a style="font-size: 1rem;" href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/guide-to-teaching-ocean-literacy-in-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ocean Literacy for Schools</a></p>
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<h4><strong>World Whale Day – 16 February 2025 <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5554 alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2.jpg 534w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
<p>World Whale Day, held annually on the third Sunday of February, celebrates the beauty and importance of whales while raising awareness about the challenges they face. Whales are vital to ocean health, contributing to carbon capture and nutrient recycling.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<p>*Host a whale-themed art or poetry contest.</p>
<p>*Discuss the role of whales in maintaining ocean ecosystems.</p>
<p>*Share resources and whale conservation efforts with students.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/whale-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Link to Ocean Life Education&#8217;s whale resources</a></p>
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<h4><strong>Clean Up Australia Day – 2 March 2025 <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5678 alignleft" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/beach-clean-2-sq-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/beach-clean-2-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/beach-clean-2-sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/beach-clean-2-sq-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/beach-clean-2-sq.jpg 332w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
<p>Clean Up Australia Day empowers communities to remove litter from local environments, including beaches and waterways, to protect marine ecosystems.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<p>*Organize a school-wide <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/how-to-get-involved-in-a-beach-clean/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">clean-up day</a> for nearby coastal or river areas.</p>
<p>*Teach students about the journey of marine debris and its impact on wildlife like turtles and seabirds.</p>
<p>*Create posters or social media campaigns to promote reducing waste.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/primary-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Link to Ocean Life Education&#8217;s Human Impact Resources</a></p>
<h4><strong>SeaWeek – 1–9 March 2025<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-5679 size-medium" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Copy-of-SEAWEEK-FINAL-LOGO-39-1-600x236-1-300x118.png" alt="" width="300" height="118" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Copy-of-SEAWEEK-FINAL-LOGO-39-1-600x236-1-300x118.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Copy-of-SEAWEEK-FINAL-LOGO-39-1-600x236-1.png 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
<p>SeaWeek is Australia’s national marine awareness campaign. The 2025 theme centers on <strong><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/guide-to-teaching-ocean-literacy-in-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ocean Literacy Principle 4</a>: The ocean makes earth habitable.</strong></p>
<p>This highlights the ocean’s role in regulating the planet’s climate and sustaining life.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<p>*Experiment with how ocean currents affect global weather patterns.</p>
<p>*Discuss how Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef contributes to biodiversity &#8211; <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/how-the-great-barrier-reef-supports-biodiversity-and-healthy-oceans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here to find out more</a>.</p>
<p>*Partner with local marine organizations such as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/@CoolumandNorthShoreCoastCare" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coolum Coast Care</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeaShepherdBrisbane" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sea Shepherd</a> for workshops or talks.</p>
<p>*2o teaching activities for <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/20-teaching-activities-for-seaweek-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SeaWeek</a></p>
<p>*<a href="https://www.aaee.org.au/seaweek/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SeaWeek Australia website</a></p>
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<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5680 size-medium alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WOD-graphic-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WOD-graphic-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WOD-graphic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WOD-graphic-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WOD-graphic-624x351.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WOD-graphic-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WOD-graphic.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />World Ocean Day – 8 June 2025</strong></h4>
<p>The 2025 theme for World Ocean Day is <strong>&#8220;Reviving Our Ocean: Communities in Action.&#8221;</strong> This global event emphasizes collective action for sustainable ocean use.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<p>*Create an &#8220;ocean action plan&#8221; for your school community.</p>
<p>*Incorporate ocean conservation into STEM projects, such as designing reef-safe sunscreen or biodegradable packaging.</p>
<p>*Celebrate with an ocean-themed assembly or showcase.</p>
<p><a href="https://worldoceanday.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">*World Ocean Day website</a></p>
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<h4><strong>World Sea Turtle Day – 16 June 2025 <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5651 alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/turtle-and-fish-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/turtle-and-fish-300x201.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/turtle-and-fish-624x419.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/turtle-and-fish.jpg 638w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
<p>Honoring Dr. Archie Carr, the “father of sea turtle biology,” this day highlights sea turtles’ importance to marine ecosystems.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<p>*Hold a sea turtle trivia quiz.</p>
<p>*Explore the <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/primary-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">life cycle of turtles</a> and the threats they face from climate change and pollution.</p>
<p>*Encourage students to design turtle-friendly beach signage.</p>
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<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-5681 size-medium" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Plastic-Free-July-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Plastic-Free-July-300x300.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Plastic-Free-July-150x150.png 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Plastic-Free-July-50x50.png 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Plastic-Free-July.png 350w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Plastic Free July 2025</strong></h4>
<p>Plastic Free July challenges individuals and communities to reduce single-use plastics. Schools can play a critical role in raising awareness about plastic pollution.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<p>*Host a week-long challenge to avoid single-use plastics in lunchboxes.</p>
<p>*Run workshops on making reusable beeswax wraps or upcycling projects.</p>
<p>*Audit the school’s plastic usage and brainstorm ways to reduce it.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/primary-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ocean Life Education Resources</a></p>
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<h4><strong>Shark Awareness Day – 14 July 2025 <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5649 alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/habitat-open-ocean-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/habitat-open-ocean-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/habitat-open-ocean-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/habitat-open-ocean-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/habitat-open-ocean-624x468.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/habitat-open-ocean-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/habitat-open-ocean.jpg 1879w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
<p>Sharks are vital to maintaining healthy marine ecosystems but are often misunderstood. Shark Awareness Day focuses on dispelling myths and emphasizing their ecological importance.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
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<li>Organize a debate on the portrayal of sharks in media.</li>
<li>Create educational posters highlighting their role as apex predators.</li>
<li>Discuss shark conservation efforts, including those in Queensland’s waters and the high profile <a href="https://www.facebook.com/netsoutnow" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&#8216;Nets Out Now&#8217;</a> campaign.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/shark-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ocean Life Education Shark Resources</a></p>
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<h4><strong>Coastcare Week – December 2025</strong></h4>
<p><a href="https://landcareaustralia.org.au/coastcare/coastcare-week-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coastcare Week</a> celebrates the efforts of volunteers working to protect Australia’s coastlines and marine environments.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<p>*Host a workshop on how students can contribute to local coastcare initiatives.</p>
<p>*Conduct a field trip to a coastal area to study its biodiversity.</p>
<p>*Celebrate volunteer efforts by inviting local Coastcare representatives to share their stories.</p>
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<h4><strong>Bring Learning to Life with Live Marine Experiences</strong></h4>
<p>Take ocean-themed education to the next level with hands-on learning. Ocean Life Education offer live marine animal programs led by qualified educators. These interactive sessions allow students to experience marine life up close while learning about conservation in a fun and engaging way.</p>
<p>By participating in these <strong>key ocean events in 2025</strong>, schools can inspire students to become advocates for marine conservation. Through hands-on activities and meaningful discussions, we can ensure the next generation values the incredible biodiversity and life-supporting functions of our oceans. Let’s make 2025 a year of action and connection with the sea! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f30a.png" alt="🌊" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p>For more resources and event details, check out <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au">Ocean Life Education</a>.</p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">We hoped you enjoyed reading our School&#8217;s Guide to Key Ocean Events in 2025!</strong></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Our aim is to instill in them a profound understanding of why the ocean is vital to all of us and to inspire them to want to take an interest in it as something that is precious and needs to be cherished.  What better way to do that than to focus on topical ocean events that happen throughout the year? So, here is our Schools Guide to Ocean Events 2024...</p>
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<p>In a world where environmental concerns are taking center stage, we see it as our duty to captivate and enlighten young minds about the critical significance of the ocean. Our aim is to instill in them a profound understanding of why the ocean is vital to all of us and to inspire them to want to take an interest in it as something that is precious and needs to be cherished.  We believe that the best way to do that is to make learning engaging and fun. What better way to do that than to focus on topical ocean events that happen throughout the year? So, here is our <strong>School&#8217;s Guide to Key Ocean Events in 2024&#8230;</strong></p>
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<h4><a href="https://oceandecade.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4603 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-150x150.jpg" alt="World Ocean Day " width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1.jpg 602w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-50x50.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></strong></a><strong>UN Decade of Ocean Science 2021-2030</strong></h4>
<p>The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) is a global initiative aimed at promoting international cooperation and collaboration in ocean science to achieve sustainable development goals.</p>
<p>The decade focuses on enhancing scientific knowledge of the ocean, developing innovative technologies, and fostering partnerships to address the challenges facing the ocean and coastal areas. The overarching goal is to ensure a healthy and resilient ocean that can support current and future generations.</p>
<p><strong>Vision:</strong> To deliver the &#8216;science needed for the future we want&#8217;</p>
<p><strong>Outcomes: </strong></p>
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<li>A clean ocean where sources of pollution are identified and reduced or removed</li>
<li>A healthy and resilient ocean where marine ecosystems are understood, protected, restored and managed.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/decades/ocean-decade#:~:text=Proclaimed%20in%202017%20by%20the,catalyse%20new%20opportunities%20for%20sustainable" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UN Video</a>   <a style="font-size: 1rem;" href="https://www.unesco.org/en/decades/ocean-decade#:~:text=Proclaimed%20in%202017%20by%20the,catalyse%20new%20opportunities%20for%20sustainable" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Offical site</a></p>
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<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4608 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/licensed-image-150x150.jpg" alt="World Whale Day 2024" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/licensed-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/licensed-image-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/licensed-image-50x50.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />World Whale Day: 18 February 2024</strong></h4>
<p>In 1980, World Whale Day originated in Maui, Hawaii, with a focus on raising awareness about the challenges faced by whales in oceans worldwide. Annually observed on the third Sunday of February, this special day is dedicated to celebrating all aspects of whales and emphasizing the importance of their well-being. <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/whale-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Useful info and resources.</a></p>
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<h4><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4624 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-150x150.png" alt="Clean Up Australia Day" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-150x150.png 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-300x300.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-768x768.png 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-624x624.png 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-400x400.png 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-50x50.png 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus.png 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Clean Up Australia Day 2024, 3 March</h4>
<p><em>Clean Up Australia</em> inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment. <a href="https://register.cleanup.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more</a></p>
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<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/category/seaweek/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4606 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SeaWeek-2024-150x150.jpg" alt="SeaWeek 2024" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SeaWeek-2024-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SeaWeek-2024-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SeaWeek-2024.jpg 199w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></strong></a><strong>SeaWeek 2024, 2-10 March</strong></h4>
<p>Australia&#8217;s national public awareness initiative aims to spotlight community awareness, inform, and foster an appreciation for the sea. This week-long annual event provides an excellent platform to advocate for educational matters regarding the marine environment. The theme for this year centers around <strong>Ocean Literacy Principle 2: </strong><strong>The ocean and life within it significantly influence the Earth&#8217;s features.</strong></p>
<p>It focuses on our relationship with the natural world and the fact that healthy seas mean healthy people and calls on all of us to take some responsibility for the health and well-being of our coastal and marine environments. <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/20-teaching-activities-for-seaweek-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">More info.</a></p>
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<h4>UN Ocean Decade Conference, Spain. April 10-12 2024<a href="https://oceandecade.org/events/2024-ocean-decade-conference/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4602 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-150x150.png" alt="UN Ocean Conference 2024" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-150x150.png 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-300x300.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-768x768.png 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-624x624.png 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-400x400.png 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-50x50.png 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade.png 1296w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></h4>
<p>Three years after the initiation of the <strong>United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030)</strong>, this worldwide conference is scheduled to unite the Ocean Decade community and its partners. The event aims to commemorate accomplishments and collaboratively establish future priorities for advancing the goals of the Decade. <a href="https://oceandecade.org/events/2024-ocean-decade-conference/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">More info</a></p>
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<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/category/world-ocean-day/world-ocean-day-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4600 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-150x150.jpg" alt="World Ocean Day 2024" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-624x624.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></strong></a><strong>World Oceans Day: 8 June 2024</strong></h4>
<p>The focal point of the 2024 United Nations World Oceans Day is &#8221; Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean &amp; Climate.&#8221; The annual day seeks to renewd enthusiasm for the conservation and protection of the ocean and our vast blue planet as a whole. <a href="https://worldoceanday.org/announcing-the-world-ocean-day-2024-action-theme/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Official Guide </a> <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/how-to-celebrate-world-ocean-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Activity ideas for schools</a></p>
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<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-2316 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/turtle-babies-going-to-sea-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/turtle-babies-going-to-sea-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/turtle-babies-going-to-sea-50x50.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />World Sea Turtle Day: 16 June 2024</strong></h4>
<p>World Sea Turtle Day is celebrated on 16 June annually as it is the birthday of Dr. Archie Carr, the so-called “father of sea turtle biology.”  His research highlighted the plight of sea turtles and drove community support to protect them and celebrate them annually on World Sea Turtle Day. <a href="https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/world-sea-turtle-day-10-facts-about-turtles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Turtle facts</a></p>
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<h4><b><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4605 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/plastic-free-july_resources-badge-500px-350x350-1-150x150.png" alt="Plastic Free July 2024" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/plastic-free-july_resources-badge-500px-350x350-1-150x150.png 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/plastic-free-july_resources-badge-500px-350x350-1-300x300.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/plastic-free-july_resources-badge-500px-350x350-1-50x50.png 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/plastic-free-july_resources-badge-500px-350x350-1.png 350w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Plastic Free July</b></h4>
<p>Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to reduce their plastic usage during the month of July. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the environmental impact of single-use plastics and inspire people to make conscious efforts to minimize their plastic consumption.</p>
<p>Participants in Plastic Free July commit to avoiding the use of single-use plastics such as plastic bags, bottles, straws, and packaging for the entire month. The campaign provides resources, tips, and challenges to help individuals make sustainable choices, adopt plastic-free habits, and contribute to reducing plastic pollution.</p>
<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-2315 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/whale-shark-4-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/whale-shark-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/whale-shark-4-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/whale-shark-4-50x50.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Shark Awareness Day: 14 July 2024</strong></h4>
<p>Sharks get a huge amount of bad press, yet on average one person is killed by a shark in Australia each year and heaps more are killed by horses and cows!! Without sharks in Australian waters, many ecosystems would not be sustainable, and we would be denied the pleasure of exploring amazing underwater habitats such as the world’s largest natural wonder, Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef. The impact on tourism and economies would be huge. Shark Awareness Day aims to separate fact from myth and promote a positive image for these amazing creatures. <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/shark-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shark resources.</a></p>
<h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/celebrating-coastcare-week/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3632" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Point-Arkwright-Yaroomba-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Point-Arkwright-Yaroomba-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Point-Arkwright-Yaroomba-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Point-Arkwright-Yaroomba-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Point-Arkwright-Yaroomba-624x468.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Point-Arkwright-Yaroomba.jpg 1305w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Coastcare Week 2024</h4>
<p>Coastcare comprises volunteers from Australia who are passionate about safeguarding our remarkable coastal and marine environments. These individuals unite as one, forming a formidable force of 500 groups across Australia. Together, these groups actively contribute to making a substantial impact through sustained, practical solutions to address environmental issues in their respective localities. Coastcare Week serves as an annual campaign dedicated to celebrating the remarkable efforts of these community groups throughout Australia. <strong>The theme for National Volunteer <em>Week 2024</em> is &#8216;Something for Everyone&#8217;. </strong><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/celebrating-coastcare-week/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">More info</a></p>
<h4>Check out our <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ocean-Events-Calendar-2024-FINAL-2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Annual Events Calendar</strong></a> for even more great reasons to celebrate the ocean in 2024.</h4>
<h4>Bring Learning to Life With A Live Marine Animal Program</h4>
<p>Why not book in an <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/"><strong>Ocean Life Education program</strong></a> to compliment your teaching and bring it all to life. All programs are delivered by qualified Marine Educators with a passion for the ocean. They provide a lively, fun, and interactive experience with our live marine animals and are designed to educate and inspire schools and community to protect our precious marine environment.</p>
<h4><strong>We hoped you enjoyed reading our School&#8217;s Guide to Key Ocean Events in 2024! </strong></h4>
<h4><strong>Here&#8217;s a <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">link to our other news</a></strong></h4>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/schools-guide-to-key-ocean-events-2024/">School’s Guide to Key Ocean Events in 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au">Ocean Life Education</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>&#160; As environmental concerns gain increasing attention in the media, it is our responsibility to engage and educate children to ensure that they understand why the ocean is so important to us all and to inspire them to want to protect it. In the words of oceans’ pioneer Jacques Cousteau, “People protect what they love”. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/how-to-inspire-students-to-protect-the-ocean-in-2021/">How to Inspire Students to Protect the Ocean in 2021</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au">Ocean Life Education</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-2313 size-large" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/humpback-calf-1-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="625" height="417" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/humpback-calf-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/humpback-calf-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/humpback-calf-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/humpback-calf-1-624x416.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/humpback-calf-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px" /></p>
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<p>As environmental concerns gain increasing attention in the media, it is our responsibility to engage and <strong>educate</strong> children to ensure that they understand why the ocean is so important to us all and to <strong>inspire</strong> them to want to <strong>protect</strong> it. In the words of oceans’ pioneer Jacques Cousteau, “People protect what they love”.</p>
<p>So, here’s our pick of the key ocean events that we think will inspire students of all ages to want to protect the ocean in 2021.</p>
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<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-2305 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SeaWeek-2021-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SeaWeek-2021-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SeaWeek-2021-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SeaWeek-2021-50x50.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />SeaWeek Australia: 6 – 14 March 2021</strong></h4>
<p><strong>2021 theme: The Ocean and Humans are Inextricably Interconnected</strong></p>
<p>SeaWeek Australia is an annual major public awareness campaign which aims to educate and encourage appreciation of the sea. SeaWeek is a great opportunity to increase focus on the deeply woven relationship we have with the ocean and how our survival is underpinned by the health of our oceans.</p>
<p><strong>Involve your school:          </strong><strong>www.aaee.org.au/events/seaweek</strong></p>
<p><strong>More info:          </strong><a href="http://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/celebrate-seaweek-australia/"><strong>www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/celebrate-seaweek-australia/</strong></a></p>
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<h4><strong>World Oceans Day: 8 June 2021</strong></h4>
<p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">2021 theme: The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods</strong></p>
<p>World Oceans Day 2021 is on a mission to deepen understanding of our relationship with the ocean and inspire action to protect it. This year the focus is on how the ocean is our life-source and supports humanity and every other organism on Earth. The focus is on key issues such as plastic pollution, rising water temperatures, overfishing, sewage dumps and other factors impacting the ocean’s ability to thrive as it should.</p>
<p><strong>Involve your school:          worldoceanday.school</strong></p>
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<h4><strong> </strong><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-2314 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mothers-day-4-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mothers-day-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mothers-day-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mothers-day-4-624x624.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mothers-day-4-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mothers-day-4-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mothers-day-4.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />World Whale Day: 20 February 2021</strong></h4>
<p>World Whale Day began in 1980 in Maui, Hawaii. It’s all about reminding us of the challenges whales face oceans across the globe. Observed annually on the third Sunday in February, World Whale Day celebrates everything about whales.</p>
<p><strong>Involve your school:          www.wilderness.org.au/happy-world-whale-day</strong></p>
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<p><strong>More info:</strong> <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/annual-humpback-whale-migration-east-coast-australia/">https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/annual-humpback-whale-migration-east-coast-australia/</a></p>
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<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-2316 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/turtle-babies-going-to-sea-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/turtle-babies-going-to-sea-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/turtle-babies-going-to-sea-50x50.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />World Sea Turtle Day: 16 June 2021</strong></h4>
<p>World Sea Turtle Day is celebrated on 16 June annually as it is the birthday of Dr. Archie Carr, the so-called “father of sea turtle biology.”  His research highlighted the plight of sea turtles and drove community support to protect them and celebrate them annually on World Sea Turtle Day.</p>
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<p><strong>Involve your school:          conserveturtles.org/june-16th-is-world-sea-turtle-day/</strong></p>
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<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-2315 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/whale-shark-4-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/whale-shark-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/whale-shark-4-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/whale-shark-4-50x50.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Shark Awareness Day: 14 July 2021</strong></h4>
<p>Sharks get a huge amount of bad press, yet on average one person is killed by a shark in Australia each year and heaps more are killed by horses and cows!! Without sharks in Australian waters, many ecosystems would not be sustainable, and we would be denied the pleasure of exploring amazing underwater habitats such as the world’s largest natural wonder, Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef. The impact on tourism and economies would be huge. Shark Awareness Day aims to separate fact from myth and promote a positive image for these amazing creatures.</p>
<p><strong>Involve your school:          www.sharktrust.org/blog/shark-awareness-day</strong></p>
<p><strong>More info:</strong> <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/ultimate-sharks-facts/">https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/ultimate-sharks-facts/</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Annual-Ocean-Events_watermark-1.pdf"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-2299" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Annual-Ocean-Events-1-150x150.png" alt="" width="50" height="71" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Annual-Ocean-Events-1-212x300.png 212w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Annual-Ocean-Events-1-724x1024.png 724w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Annual-Ocean-Events-1-768x1086.png 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Annual-Ocean-Events-1-624x883.png 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Annual-Ocean-Events-1-1086x1536.png 1086w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Annual-Ocean-Events-1.png 1414w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px" /></a>Check out our <strong>Annual Events Calendar</strong> for even more great reasons to celebrate the ocean in 2021.</p>
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<h4><strong>Lock in the Dates!</strong></h4>
<p>Remember to lock in the dates and get planning so you can make the most of these ocean celebrations at your school. Little ripples make big waves!</p>
<h4>Bring Learning to Life With A Live Marine Animal Program</h4>
<p>Why not book in an <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/"><strong>Ocean Life Education program</strong></a> to compliment your teaching and bring it all to life. All programs are delivered by qualified Marine Educators with a passion for the ocean. They provide a lively, fun, and interactive experience with our live marine animals and are designed to educate and inspire schools and community to protect our precious marine environment.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/how-to-inspire-students-to-protect-the-ocean-in-2021/">How to Inspire Students to Protect the Ocean in 2021</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au">Ocean Life Education</a>.</p>
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