Transport your learners to the little known and rarely studied mesophotic reefs in South Australia's Marine Parks within the Great Southern Reef.

Using new video footage taken during scientific surveys, be the first to experience the amazing life that lives in the twilight zone. 

Connected to the 2024 National Science Weeks school theme Species Survival - More than just sustainability, learn and understand what it takes to live and survive in these waters, and how marine parks play a role in protecting these environments.

Nes­tled in the twi­light zone of the ocean, mesophot­ic reefs present a mys­te­ri­ous and less explored area between the well-lit shal­low waters and the dark abysses. These unique ecosys­tems, found at depths of 30 to 150 metres, are trea­sure troves of bio­di­ver­si­ty, host­ing an array of life forms adapt­ed to low-light conditions.

This new resource and video are designed for Year 6 sci­ence stu­dents in South Aus­tralia, focus­ing par­tic­u­lar­ly on the tem­per­ate reefs along the Great South­ern Reef and within South Australia's marine parks.

However, the video and resource can be adapted for other year levels interested in this topic.

Find the resources here https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/understanding-parks/kids-in-parks/marine-parks-learn-teach/mesophotic-reefs-teaching-resources

If you want to continue your locally relevant learning check out the following resources which cover Sharks and Rays in SA, Marine Parks of SA and Australian Sea-lion https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/understanding-parks/kids-in-parks/marine-parks-learn-teach

Or head to the Great Southern Reef website for amazing facts, videos and educator resources.  https://greatsouthernreef.com

Funded by Parks Australia and National Parks and Wildlife Service SA.