Marine Biologist for a Day is a full-day, curriculum-aligned fieldwork program for school groups to visit the outer Great Barrier Reef at Moore Reef. Students explore coral reef ecosystems, investigating biodiversity, species interactions, adaptation, and human impacts, while developing practical science skills through structured observation, data collection, and evidence-based reasoning.

Activities include guided snorkelling, interactive presentations, and field-based learning tasks designed to teach students how scientists study and monitor reef health. They’ll also take part in Eye on the Reef Rapid Monitoring Surveys, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority’s official Citizen Science program, contributing their own survey data to ongoing reef monitoring and conservation efforts. Depending on year level, students may also participate in optional advanced monitoring activities, including Simpson’s Diversity Index calculations or Crown of Thorns Starfish (COTS) transects, providing further experience in scientific observation and data collection.

Marine Biologist for a Day fosters critical thinking, environmental stewardship, and a genuine connection to the reef. Students return with practical skills in reef observation, a deeper understanding of marine ecosystems, and the knowledge to act as Reef Guardians in reef conservation.

Reef to Rainforest is a full day, curriculum-aligned program that brings classroom learning to life across both coral reef and island ecosystems. Students experience the best of both worlds, exploring Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island to investigate biodiversity, species interactions, ecological relationships, and human impacts while developing practical skills in observation, data collection, and scientific inquiry.

Activities include guided snorkelling in the morning, guided rainforest tour in the afternoon, and interactive presentations. Students participate in Eye on the Reef Rapid Monitoring Surveys on the reef and conduct hands-on land-based investigations, building practical skills in scientific observation and evidence-based reasoning.

Reef to Rainforest fosters environmental stewardship and an understanding of the connections between reef and rainforest ecosystems. Students return with a broader perspective on marine and terrestrial environments, and the knowledge to act as Reef Guardians, supporting the protection and understanding of the Great Barrier Reef and its surrounding habitats.