Engaging the next generation of marine scientists

The North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program conducts career taster experiences at schools, facilitates and presents at careers events and hosts workplace learning students to support pathways for students into conservation and science.

Opportunities available

The Program has a “Career Taster Experience” that can be booked as a school incursion for students in Year 9 onwards, which explores the diverse range of marine science roles available at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

As events and excursion opportunities arise, this page will be updated.

“Speed-dating a scientist” for World Sea Turtle Day 2023 

To celebrate World Sea Turtle Day and the incredible work marine scientists do, Year 9 students from four schools attended a marine science career taster at AQWA. Hosted by the NWSFTCP, there were 22 marine scientists at the event who set up stations around themes like “Turtle monitoring”, “Managing light pollution”, “Tracking sharks” to show the type of work they do. Students rotated between the stations, using their one-on-one time with the scientists to ask questions and understand what a career in marine science involves.

Photo - DBCA

Other education resources

Lesson plans
Incursions to schools
Turtle monitoring

Interested?

To discuss how you can engage with the North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program’s education opportunities, please send an inquiry using the link below.
Enquiry form

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.