Snorkelling with whale sharks was just one of the amazing experiences the marine studies academic
specialist program students had while on the camp.
Students had learnt to dive as part of the program and also study marine biology, ecology, fisheries management, boating,
navigation and aquaculture.
They also get involved in real research projects including national marine database research and aquaculture projects.
Teacher Matt Radburnd said in addition to swimming with the world’s largest fish, students learnt about biology and
conservation.
“Students took photos and collected site and behavioural data to upload to the international ECOCEAN database –
an online whale shark database – so that scientists can analyse the data and learn more about these amazing creatures,”
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