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Celebrating National Science Week 2021

Get involved in National Science Week this week with two great online events including an opportunity to virtually swim with Giant Australian Cuttlefish, and learn about how plastics affect our oceans.

Celebrating National Science Week 2021
Image courtesy of Carl Charter.

The film A Plastic Ocean follows Journalist Craig Leeson who teams up with diver Tanya Streeter and an international team of scientists and researchers, as they travel to twenty locations around the world over four years to explore the fragile state of our oceans and the far reaching impacts of out throw-away society.

Free online screening: A Plastic Ocean – 22 minute condensed version - National Science Week

In the cold water of Upper Spencer Gulf Marine Park near Whyalla, an internationally unique marine phenomena occurs from May to August each year. Join a virtual swim with the amazing Giant Australian Cuttlefish to learn about their unique lives and how they’re being protected in South Australia.

Swim with the Giant Australian Cuttlefish - Virtual Tour - National Science Week

Discover more local and online events at www.scienceweek.net.au