Coral ReefsStudents will learn about corals and coral reef, their formation and the interactions within them; threats to coral reefs including climate change, and actions to reduce human impacts. They will experience hands on activities to explore marine life, hear from expert marine scientists about their research and projects.
This excursion will take place at the Sydney Institute of Marine Science, Chowder Bay. |
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Syllabus Links
Marine Studies - Coral Reef Ecology
Marine Studies - Coral Reef Ecology
- Coral organisms
- Requirements and conditions for corals
- Types of corals
- Coral reef formation
- Types of reefs
- Interrelationships found on coral reefs
- Importance of coral reefs
- Threats to coral reefs
- Need for sound management and protection
Geography - Ecosystems and Global Biodiversity
Investigation of Coral Reefs
Investigation of Coral Reefs
- Characteristics of the ecosystem
- Dynamics of ecosystem functioning,
- Human-induced modifications
- Responses and strategies,
- The role of contemporary research and innovation in the sustainable management of the ecosystem and conditions for corals
Cost
$40 per student (paid to Sydney Institute of Marine Science)
Minimum booking size
Excursions need a minimum of 15 students to run, or a minimum payment of $550 plus GST.
Please contact us if you have a class smaller than 15 and we can try to combine with a second school.
Please submit a booking inquiry by completing the Booking Inquiry Google Form.
$40 per student (paid to Sydney Institute of Marine Science)
Minimum booking size
Excursions need a minimum of 15 students to run, or a minimum payment of $550 plus GST.
Please contact us if you have a class smaller than 15 and we can try to combine with a second school.
Please submit a booking inquiry by completing the Booking Inquiry Google Form.
