This June celebrate World Environment Day, World Oceans Day and World Reef Day at the Marine Discovery Centre. Join the team for an afternoon of interactive fun and adventure whilst learning about South Australia’s iconic coastal and marine environments.
Presentation from marine biologist Dr Zoe Doubleday. Perfect for high school students. Have you ever thought about becoming a marine biologist? Or have you ever wanted to know what a marine biologist actually does? Zoe will talk about what it’s like working as a marine biologist and how she got to where she is today. Her presentation will also break down some of the preconceptions people have about careers in STEM.
After the half-hour presentation, all ages can join the team at the Marine Discovery Centre for an afternoon of interactive fun, marine-based learning and recycled craft activities.
During the session, you will have access to a variety of interactive discovery stations including Kaurna learning, sea aquariums, brand new virtual reality headsets, brand new hands-on games and recycled craft activities.
TIMES
12.30pm – 1pm – Dr Zoe Doubleday presentation
1pm – 2.30pm – Interactive Centre activities
2.30pm - 3pm - Guided Beach Marine Trail on Henley Beach (if weather permits)
LOCATION
Marine Discovery CentreCnr Seaview Road & Marlborough Street, Henley Beach, SA 5022
INCLUDES
* Presentation from marine biologist Dr Zoe Doubleday. Perfect for high school students.Have you ever thought about becoming a marine biologist? Or have you ever wanted to know what a marine biologist actually does? Zoe will talk about what it’s like working as a marine biologist and how she got to where she is today. Her presentation will also break down some of the preconceptions people have about careers in STEM.
* Aquariums featuring local South Australian marine creatures such as the Port Jackson Shark, Tasmanian horned blenny, Big-Bellied Seahorses, Southern Fiddler Ray, Porcupine Fish, Murray River Turtle and more
* Brand new Virtual Reality Headsets giving you the opportunity to explore under the sea without getting wet. Underwater virtual reality experiences include Australian Sea Lions, Leafy Seadragons, swimming under the Henley Beach Jetty, and Google Expeditions to the Great Barrier Reef
* Kaurna education Room (The Wodli) is an interactive room which highlights the relationship that Kaurna people have with the Adelaide Plains and the coast.
* Interactive models featuring our brand new diving games, brand new beachcombing game plus oceanography, brand new sounds of the ocean game, brand fish schooling experience, climate change interactive, marine debris, marine habitats, touchscreens, sustainable fishing, stormwater, beachcombing, and get hands-on with our microscopes.
* Henley Beach Marine Trail 2.30pm - 3pm (if weather permits)
* Each ticket holder will receive a free beachcombing sheet to take home
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