Cetacea Biology & Ecology
Program suited to all high school levels.
Duration: 45mins-1 hour (equivalent of one class period) plus optional 2 hour excursion
Format: Incursion plus optional excursion
Max Group Size: Please note, for group sizes of over 30 students for field excursions, an additional educator is required at a cost of $165.
This program provides an academic outline the biology and ecology of whales and dolphins. Designed to be delivered to complement science and biology subjects for high school students, this program is a unique opportunity to meet a professional marine biologist and learn about the biology, adaptations, social systems and conservation of marine mammals from those working in this field of research. This workshop-style program will engage students through interactive activities and discussions.
Optional excursions: two different field excursions can be added to this program.
– Excursion option 1: Groups can choose land-based whale and dolphin watching with our marine biologist educators (location can be arranged to suit your group).
– Excursion option 2: Groups can choose to join us in the field on a whale watching tour boat from Brunswick Heads or Tweed Heads. Group sizes for this option are limited to 10 student (due to boat capacity). Please contact us for more details and pricing for this option.
