Friday, June 7, 2013

Beachology

'Beachology' is a marine ecology education program designed by Griffith University to encourage children to see the beach as more than just a playground.  The aim is to teach kids about the coastal environment, the plants and animals living on the beach and their importance to the ecosystem. 



The marine biologists who run Beachology workshops have a wonderful way of making a complex subject interesting and accessible to young children.  


Workshops are fun and interactive. Our kids love the activities, which include walking along the beach hunting for treasure...



Sorting & classifying marine organisms, into animals, plants, rocks, shells...




And, unfortunately, RUBBISH!!



One of the highlights of the program is sampling for marine worms & crustaceans in shallow water along the shoreline...



And using a pipette to place delicate animals into a petri dish, then checking them out in all their detail under the beach microscopes.


Beachology workshops are free and are held on Gold Coast beaches several times throughout the year.  To find out more and join the mailing list, check out the Griffith University Centre for Coastal Development website or contact marine biologist and program co-ordinator Deborah Duncan on 0419 449 454.

1 comment:

  1. Looks really interesting the kids seem totally focused

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