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		<title>Monitoring marine debris</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Katie-Anne During my time as a Marine Education Officer I have been invited to many open conversations, workshops and conferences, so when I was invited to attend a night of conversation around marine debris at Sealife Mooloolaba, I thought it was a great networking and information sharing opportunity. What I wasn’t expecting, was that [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>By Katie-Anne</p>
<p>During my time as a Marine Education Officer I have been invited to many open conversations, workshops and conferences, so when I was invited to attend a night of conversation around marine debris at Sealife Mooloolaba, I thought it was a great networking and information sharing opportunity. What I wasn’t expecting, was that the night would cause a shift in my understanding of the importance of data collection and the sway that citizen science can have.</p>
<p>The night was organised by the Sunshine Coast Council and included guest speakers from Targaroa Blue, Sealife Mooloolaba, Coolum and North Shore Coastare, Reefcheck Australia and the SCRC Turtlecare program. These stakeholders have a volunteer or not-for-profit element to their conservation work and as such the passion exuded by each speaker was all encompassing.</p>
<h3>One statement said it all.</h3>
<p>Naomi Edwards from Tangaroa Blue foundation opened with a statement:</p>
<blockquote><p>“If cleaning the beach is all we do, it is all we will ever do.”</p></blockquote>
<p>A very bold statement which had everyone sitting up and listening with open ears. What Naomi meant was that collecting debris is an amazing opportunity to identify what is washing up, where it comes from and how it entered the marine environment.</p>
<h3>Citizen science creating real change</h3>
<p>Through this train of thought the Australia Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) was born. The organisation has a global database in which volunteers, community groups and organisations can input data based on the size, material and type of item collected from the beaches and river clean ups. This means me, you and the little old lady down the road can contribute to the collection of scientific data.</p>
<p>Tangaroa Blue then uses this data to work with Industry and government organisations to create change on a large scale. Once upon a time this type of citizen science was dismissed as ‘not scientific’, however, it appears this broad quantitative science is gaining more traction within the scientific and government communities. The exciting thing that I discovered was that local government authorities are willing to see this as a feasible data collection means for identifying possible trends within the environmental systems.</p>
<p>But how is the raw data used to do this? Well, I thought the same thing until I discovered that the data can be viewed by anyone and can be collated to create reports on the website and can be (including a variety of graphs…..everyone loves a good graph) tailored for specific beaches or communities. This opens the opportunity for the identification of trends and problematic pollutants within this locality and to identify where the most common types of pollutants have originated from. Once specific pollutants or trends have been identified, this data can be used as a basis for change in the form of prevention by a strategic approach within the local community.</p>
<p>It is this type of focused solution planning, or pollutant focused planning, that the Sunshine Coast Council is showing an interest in. An example of the positive use of this data is with the implementation of a ban on the release of balloons at council events and in council-managed reserves by the Eurobodalla Shire Council. This was the direct result of collation of data relating to balloons found on the local beaches and the education on balloon impacts on the marine environment that was given by the local environmental officers.</p>
<h3>Community action is important for scientific data</h3>
<p>This is the key shift in thinking from simply cleaning the beach (which I do not want to underestimate the importance!) to using this necessary and vital community action as an opportunity for data collection and potentially as a platform for societal change. Essentially this database and others like it are enabling members of the community access to relevant data to drive changes from a community based ground roots level.</p>
<h3>More information</h3>
<p>For more information about Tangaroa Blue, the Australian Marine Debris Initiative or upcoming clean up events, visit <a title="Tangaroa Blue" href="http://www.tangaroablue.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.tangaroablue.org</a>.</p>
<p>Other organisations mentioned:</p>
<p><a title="TurtleCare" href="https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Environment/Trees-Plants-and-Animals/TurtleCare" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunshine Coast Council TurtleCare program</a></p>
<p><a title="Sealife Mooloolaba" href="https://www.underwaterworld.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Sealife Mooloolaba</a></p>
<p><a href="http://coolumcoastcare.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coolum and North Shore Coastare</a></p>
<p><a title="Reef Check Australia" href="http://www.reefcheckaustralia.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reefcheck Australia</a></p>
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		<title>Jellyfish: Weird, Wonderful and a Dangerous sting</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 07:21:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>All jellyfish sting and that’s the unfortunate truth. Every jellyfish fires out millions of little stinging cells called nematocysts, similar to a bee sting only much smaller and many more of them. The only difference is in the potency and the length of the sting barb and the reason for this variation is due to [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>All jellyfish sting and that’s the unfortunate truth.</p>
<p>Every jellyfish fires out millions of little stinging cells called nematocysts, similar to a bee sting only much smaller and many more of them. The only difference is in the potency and the length of the sting barb and the reason for this variation is due to how they catch and eat their prey. Some jellies like to catch and eat small fish that are fast and agile. A jelly needs to subdue its prey fast so it doesn’t get damaged in the ordeal or escape. So some have very powerful neurotoxin venom and this is what can be dangerous to humans.</p>
<h3>Common types of jellyfish</h3>
<p>For years we have been aware of the dangers of the Box Jellyfish. It has the most powerful venom and is the largest of the dangerous Jellyfish. It has a reputation for causing fatalities, especially to those with predisposed heart or respiratory conditions.</p>
<p>The Bluebottle (or Man-o-war or Sea Wasp) is another common Jelly responsible for the greatest number of injuries to swimmers due to their numbers and being found further south than the Box Jellyfish.</p>
<p>In the last few years however, we have heard more about a much smaller but quite insidious fellow &#8211; the Irukandji. This guy is indeed a small species of Box Jellyfish, of which there are 16 different species. The two most common and responsible for most deadly stinging occurrences are the Carukia barnesi and Malo kingi.</p>
<p>These Irukandji grow anywhere from 5-25mm, each one with 4 long tentacles up to 1m in length. Their sting initially is moderately irritating with symptoms of their venom delayed anywhere between 5 to 120 minutes after. On average it takes 30 minutes for symptoms to appear and include severe lower back pain, nausea and vomiting, difficulty breathing, profuse sweating, severe cramps and spasms, and a feeling of impending doom. Some species also cause severe hypertension (high blood pressure). Irukandji syndrome can be fatal, but generally is not. Hospitals throughout tropical and subtropical Australia have good evidence-based protocols for managing Irukandji syndrome, and most people stung make a full recovery.</p>
<h3>Alarming research into the Irukandji</h3>
<p>Scientists from James Cook University Townsville Queensland have made some alarming recent discoveries about the Irukandji.</p>
<p>Unlike all other jellyfish known to science, Irukandji have stinging cell on their medusa (dome/bell), believed to be an adaptation to sting prey from anywhere on their body due to their small size to increase their chance of catching prey. The other worrying feature is that the most well-known immediate remedy for jellyfish stings, vinegar, actually promotes the discharge of venom into Irukandji victims up to 50% more. Scientists believe this increase to be of lethal consequence and now advise avoiding use of vinegar on victims if unsure what type of jellyfish was responsible. Blue Bottles and Box Jellyfish have fairly easy to detect stinging marks, thus vinegar in those cases is still suggested.</p>
<h3>What does this mean for us?</h3>
<p>It is now well documented the occurrence of these jellyfish in waters as far south as Hervey Bay and Fraser Island. It is evident that with increasing water temperatures (1 to 2 degrees over the past few years) has led to a migration of Jellyfish including Irukandji into more southern waters. How far south will they go, no one can say for certain, but awareness and vigilance is required when visiting beaches and reefs all over Queensland. Being prepared and knowing what to do is important for our safety and wellbeing.</p>
<p>And a final note, this is not a case for hysteria. There have been some false identifications of Irukandji and bigger box jellyfish in recent months. The morbakka or Moreton Bay Jellyfish is related but nowhere near as dangerous.</p>
<h4>Learn more</h4>
<p>If you&#8217;re interested in learning more about the Weird &amp; Wonderful creatures of the Sea, check out our <a title="Holiday Program" href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/holiday-program/">school holiday program</a> or invite us to your school to deliver a curriculum-based <a title="Programs" href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/">program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Marine Biologist for a Day &#8211; 10 April</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2017 06:57:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Become a Marine Biologist for a Day and be immersed in a full day of marine science! Our new full day program for school aged kids is perfect for those passionate about marine animals and ocean conservation. In Marine Biologist for a Day, our aim is to educate kids with the right information based on [&#8230;]</p>
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<h2>Become a Marine Biologist for a Day and be immersed in a full day of marine science!</h2>
<p>Our new full day program for school aged kids is perfect for those passionate about marine animals and ocean conservation.</p>
<p>In Marine Biologist for a Day, our aim is to educate kids with the right information based on science to create informed, future custodians of the ocean and all its wonderful creatures within it.</p>
<h3>What you can expect:</h3>
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<li>Get up close and touch live marine creatures</li>
<li>Find out why animals look and feel the way they do, how they function and what their role is in the marine environment</li>
<li>Learn what problems humans create for them and why we need to look after them.</li>
<li>Learn about Sharks and the important role they play in the marine ecosystem</li>
<li>Understand why sharks sometimes attack humans</li>
<li>Touch real shark jaws</li>
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<p>Marine Biologist for a Day will be an experience they will never forget!</p>
<h3>Who this program is for</h3>
<p>Marine Biologist for a Day is suitable for students in Grades 2-5. The program is limited to 25 students so they can get the best learning experience.</p>
<p>Parents are invited to arrive half an hour before the conclusion so they may be educated by their children, giving the kids a chance to show off the wealth of new information they have acquired. Parents will be amazed just how much their kids remember.</p>
<h3>BOOKINGS OPEN</h3>
<h4>Monday 10th April, school holidays &#8211; 9am &#8211; 2.30pm</h4>
<p><a title="Marine Biologist for a Day" href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/marine-biologist-for-a-day-april-2017-tickets-31623311175" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW</a></p>
<p>Join the Event on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OceanLifeEducation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook page</a> or <a title="Contact Us" href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/contact-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contact us</a> by email or phone 07 5443 8545</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Alexandra Headlands, Sunshine Coast Cost: $85 per child</p>
<p>Spaces are limited, bookings essential!</p>
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		<title>Why our approach to curriculum connection has never been so important</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 07:16:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Richard Coward Understanding our surrounding environment, our impact upon it and why we need to protect it has never been more important. Fortunately, the Australian Curriculum is moving toward an improved coverage of key concepts and understanding within biological and Earth sciences across all primary year levels. Ocean Life Education offers a fantastic opportunity [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>By Richard Coward</p>
<p>Understanding our surrounding environment, our impact upon it and why we need to protect it has never been more important.</p>
<p>Fortunately, the Australian Curriculum is moving toward an improved coverage of key concepts and understanding within biological and Earth sciences across all primary year levels.</p>
<p>Ocean Life Education offers a fantastic opportunity for teachers to use our programs as a learning resource that is engaging, providing meaningful interactive learning whilst linking to related curriculum modules.</p>
<p>Our approach, is to bring key concepts together giving students a better understanding of the bigger picture.</p>
<p>We help students understand animals and their given habitat, how they differ from other animals, why they look and feel the way they do, what their importance is to the environment they live in, what problems humans create for them and why we need to look after them and their habitats.</p>
<p>For example, sea stars have a tough flat body to protect them from their harsh habitat (the shallow foreshore). They belong to a group of animals called ‘Echinoderms’ as they have tube feet and pump water around their body not blood to keep them alive. The sea stars eat algae and dead animals off the ocean floor, keeping it clean and healthy. If we pollute the water, sea stars will struggle to survive in their habitat. The problem lies in that if our human impacts result in dying sea stars, we lose an important cleaner of the ocean floor, resulting in a complexity of negative effects.</p>
<p>We take the approach of helping students to understand these cause and effect links to help keep our environment clean &#8211; to ensure the animals’ survival, and ours.</p>
<p>We deliver school programs that provide alignment with the Australian Curriculum Science strands: Science Understanding for Biological Science and Earth &amp; Space Sciences, as well as Science as a Human Endeavour.</p>
<p>Using live marine animals, we provide a unique depth of engagement and understanding.</p>
<p>Our marine science incursions are a truly rewarding and refreshing way for students to learn key concepts set out by the national curriculum.</p>
<p>Visit our <a title="Schools" href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/schools/">school programs</a> page for a range of available programs.</p>
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		<title>Ocean Life an Interactive School Incursion</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Richard Coward Ocean Life Education delivers fun marine education incursions, where students are given the opportunity to interact with a variety of live marine creatures. Through positive controlled contact children learn why animals’ look and feel the way they do, how their bodies function, what their individual role is in their environment and therefore [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>By Richard Coward</p>
<p><strong>Ocean Life Education delivers fun marine education incursions, where students are given the opportunity to interact with a variety of live marine creatures.</strong></p>
<p>Through positive controlled contact children learn why animals’ look and feel the way they do, how their bodies function, what their individual role is in their environment and therefore why we need to look after them.</p>
<p>Initial focus with children is on individual animals, the next step is to explain their role in their specific environment, from here the question is asked; “what would happen if this animal was removed/extinct?” Finally, what impacts are we as humans having on the animals and their environment?</p>
<h4>Responding to interactive learning</h4>
<p>Interactive learning covers all modes of learning such as visual, auditory and kinaesthetic (touch). We understand all children are different and learn in different ways, some may be visual not auditory, others kinaesthetic not visual. This means the message of protecting through understanding is far reaching and more effective.</p>
<p>Children respond very well to hands on interactive learning, with the real animal at their fingertips information given to them has much greater meaning than learning from a book, white board or a story.</p>
<p>This one-on-one experience provides a greater depth of understanding which leads to the desire to protect them.</p>
<h4>Marine studies linked to the Australian Curriculum</h4>
<p>Our hope is to imprint in every Australian a sense of ownership and protectiveness of our marine environment, and together we will lead the world in the changes necessary for a healthy planet.</p>
<p>Ocean Life Education marine incursions are accredited by Education Queensland and are linked to the Australian National Curriculum and C2C for science and biological education.</p>
<p>A variety of marine education programs are offered for schools, vacation care, special events and conferences.</p>
<h4>Choose a program that suits current unit themes</h4>
<p>Our fun and interactive programs cover topics such as plastic pollution, climate change, human impact issues, classification, conservation and life cycles to name a few.</p>
<p>We can also tailor our programs to your classrooms’ current unit theme for all levels of school learning.</p>
<h4>What we’re known for</h4>
<p>Ocean Life Education is proud to be involved in educating tomorrow’s leaders in environmental awareness and protection.</p>
<p>We are pleased to have presented at renowned environmental events such as Indigiscapes, Sunshine Coast University’s World Environment Day and and Explorama as well as the Australian Association for Environmental Educator’s World Environmental Education Congress in Brisbane 2011.</p>
<p>We’ve also featured on children’s television program, Totally Wild, twice.</p>
<h4>We are leaders in environmental education</h4>
<p>We are of the firm belief that Australia is a leading nation in environmental education, but we are only scratching the surface, we must be resolute and continue to develop and alter the general populations’ mindset and put environmental sustainability at the top of the list of priorities.</p>
<p>The job of looking after and sustaining our environment for the future isn’t just one for the governments it is one for everybody.</p>
<h4>What to expect:</h4>
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<li>Qualified marine educators arrive at your school or event and set up an area for discussion, storytelling, resource exploration and of course hands on interaction.</li>
<li>We bring fascinating live marine animals, artefacts, games and information.</li>
<li>Students may encounter baby sharks, turtles, sea stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and more.</li>
<li>Open display tubs are used for easy interaction and provide an entertaining, educational programme that lasts in the student’s minds forever.</li>
<li>When we leave, students are talking about the live animals for weeks!</li>
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<h4>What more information?</h4>
<p>For more information, visit our School Programs page or Contact Us to make a booking.</p>
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