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This course aims to introduce students to the subject of ‘Marine Sciences’, some of the various topics it entails and hopefully encourage them to consider a future in the field. This academic course introduces students to marine biology, oceanography, and ecology in a fun way with various practical activities and an excursion to a nearby marine ecosystem. Students will leave the course with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their future subject choices and possibly a career in marine sciences.

Grade 11 and Grade 12 learners, sign up for our Exploring Oceanography course and learn about marine careers.

The Oceans in Motion travelling classroom comes to you! Interactive lessons teach Grade 4 to 6 learners about the ocean by introducing them to common rockpool animals like sea stars and sea urchins, and the role that these animals play in the marine ecosystem. This outreach vehicle is filled with educational resources and a mobile aquarium guaranteeing a high-impact experience.

The colourful Smart Living mobile classroom arrives at your school to teach Grade 6 and 7 learners. Pick a topic that complements your curriculum: Conservation of the environment and natural heritage, the importance of natural resources, sustainable energy and transport, and responsible waste management. All topics develop learners’ sustainability knowledge!

Environmental Puppet Stories visit your school to link up with your teaching theme, whether ocean, wetlands, sustainability, or plastic pollution. The Puppet Stories are best for Pre-Primary to Grade 3, and are offered in English, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa. These puppet shows are designed to nurture young minds and are supported by included children’s books.

Everyone's favourite ocean literacy opportunity - the Young Biologist Course is offered at no charge to 50 Grade 10 learners who currently have Life Science as a selected subject and who may wish to pursue a career in marine science.

Class visits of learners to the Two Oceans Aquarium, which include a school curriculum-aligned lesson, are offered at accessible rates. Lessons are suitable for all ages – educational puppet shows for Grades R to 3, and Discovery Centre lessons for Grades 1 to 12 with a selection of fun, informative lesson options available.

Ocean Funatics is about turning learning into an exciting adventure through hands-on activities and creative arts and crafts. If your child loves nature and enjoys getting artsy, this course will be an absolute blast!

What causes climate change? How does it relate to the ocean? What are the threats to the natural environment, and how do we mitigate the problem within a South African context? If you’ve ever had questions like these – it’s time to get some answers! Join our Climate Action Now course and find all the answers to your burning environmental questions.

Everyone's favourite ocean literacy opportunity - the Young Biologist Course is offered at no charge to 50 Grade 10 learners who currently have Life Science as a selected subject and who may wish to pursue a career in marine science.

The Marine Marvels online course is an exciting opportunity for adults and youth to gain the introductory knowledge they need to begin ocean explorations of their own. Perfect for families!

As you may know, beloved Bob the green turtle is on track to be released back into the ocean after eight years of rehabilitation - recovering from severe injury as a result of accidentally eating plastic pollution. This means that we will no longer be able to protect him from the human-made hazards of the ocean, which still has the same dangers he faced in the past - so, it is up to all of us to make a difference. We need to protect Bob's home.