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How many different types of plants, algae and animals are below the water’s surface? How many different species of fish are out there to look at when you go diving, or to catch when you go fishing? How does a fisheries scientist determine how many fish are in the sea?
Resource type: School ExcursionLast updated: 24.05.2023
Explore the classification of beach flotsam and jetsam of the West Coast bioregion.
Resource type: PosterLast updated: 26.04.2023
In this activity, students learn about the benefits and limitations of aquaculture as a farming technique. Students will also learn about Western Australia’s key aquaculture species, the types of aquaculture systems used across the state, and the practiced used to manage the organisms in these systems.
Resource type: School ExcursionLast updated: 26.04.2023
The common blowfish or ‘blowie’ (also known as the weeping toadfish or banded toadfish) is abundant in estuaries and coastal waters throughout south-west Western Australia. It is often regarded as a nuisance because it gobbles bait, making it hard for fishers to catch other species of fish. Unlike true ‘pest’ species, blowfish are not actually an introduced species but are native to our marine environment. Blowfish play a vital role in marine ecosystems, keeping them clean by eating scrap, bait and berley.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 18.04.2023
This excursion management plan should be used when planning an excursion to our Hillarys facility.
Resource type: Teacher Resource SheetLast updated: 16.02.2023
Explore our Metropolitan region education program for Hillarys based excursions.
Resource type: School ExcursionLast updated: 14.12.2022
This worksheet is associated with the Lesson: Fish Dissection - Senior Secondary
Resource type: Student WorksheetLast updated: 14.12.2022
This teacher resource sheet is associated with the Lessons: Fish Dissection and Fish Dissection - Senior Secondary.
Resource type: Teacher Resource SheetLast updated: 14.12.2022
This worksheet is associated with the Lesson: Fish Dissection - Senior Secondary
Resource type: Student WorksheetLast updated: 14.12.2022
This teacher resource sheet is associated with the Lessons: Fish Dissection and Fish Dissection - Senior Secondary.
Resource type: Teacher Resource SheetLast updated: 14.12.2022
Chordata is one of the better-known phyla in the animal kingdom, as it includes humans! This fact sheet explains the common characteristics of all chordates, as well as the main groups of chordates you are likely to find in aquatic environments across Western Australia.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 14.12.2022
Bryozoans are a diverse group of animals which boast several unique marine species. This fact sheet describes the characteristics and the three groups of bryozoans.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 14.12.2022
Algae are a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that are the foundation of almost all marine food chains. This fact sheet briefly outlines the three main groups of algae (green, red, and brown algae) and describes how algae differs from plants. Check out the related resources below for further information.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 14.12.2022
Cnidarians are a diverse group of animals that all share a key feature: the presence of ‘nematocysts’, or stinging cells. This fact sheet describes the main characteristics and four classes of Cnidarians.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 14.12.2022
Come and discover what is found on Perth’s limestone reef and conduct an ecosystem survey using transects and quadrats.
Resource type: School ExcursionLast updated: 14.12.2022
You can tell a lot about a fish by its physiology, such as where it lives, how it feeds, and how it moves through the water. Students will learn about the diversity of adaptations present in Western Australia’s marine animals then examine a variety of fish species to identify their unique adaptations.
Resource type: School ExcursionLast updated: 14.12.2022
Build sandcastles with a difference! In this beach activity, students work in teams to build sand sculptures of iconic marine creatures, learning about the names and functions of the animal’s body parts as they complete their masterpieces. Students will also learn about the impact of human activity on this local Perth beach and discuss any marine debris or interesting specimens they find washed up on the beach.
Resource type: School ExcursionLast updated: 14.12.2022
In this activity, students will learn about the biology of the iconic Western rock lobster, how Western rock lobster are managed by fishery scientists and DPIRD, and how currents and other environmental factors influence this valuable fishery.
Resource type: School ExcursionLast updated: 14.12.2022
Why are sea sponges classified as animals? Why is seaweed not a true plant? How is a mussel related to a cuttlefish? In this activity students will learn the importance of scientific classification and classify local marine organisms using a dichotomous key.
Resource type: School ExcursionLast updated: 14.12.2022
In this activity, students explore the wonderful range of organisms washed up on Perth’s beaches.
Resource type: School ExcursionLast updated: 14.12.2022
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