Marine Research & Education Centre

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The Marine Research & Education Centre has been set up to provide an activity centre, combined with education and research facilities, to support the Dolphin Care and Feeding Program.
The Centre is the first contact for guests wishing to take part in the feeding session. Guests are required to register at the centre and at the same time are advised of the procedures governing feeding.

Information and completed research available include:

Photographs and a brief history of the dolphins, which frequent Tangalooma.
Posters of dolphins and descriptions of their characteristics
Posters and information on Whales, Dugongs, Marine and Wildlife
Brochures outlining the Dolphin Care and Feeding Program
Video presentations and talks on understanding of dolphin behaviour and needs, Whales, Marine Life, Wildlife and general natural history documentaries.
A library of books and publications on dolphins and whales from various authors including government and conservation agencies
And of course our Tangalooma Dolphin Education scientists and staff are happy to discuss or answer any questions our guests may have.

Eco Kids
The eco Kids programme has been designed by their Tangalooma Dolphin Education Centre scientists to promote and encourage children?s knowledge on dolphins, whales, environmental conservation and awareness.

Do your children want to learn more about Moreton Island and the environment? Join one of the biologists for their daily Eco Kids activities at the Marine Education and Research Centre.

Marine Magnet Making: Kids learn all about the different animals that inhabit marine environments while making and then painting their very own plaster magnets.
AGE GROUP: 5 years and up. Duration: 90 Minutes. Cost: A$7.50

Marine Scavenger Hunt: As Eco Detectives kids must follow the clues that lead them around the resort in search of some important answers and of course the final bounty!
AGE GROUP: 5 years and up. Duration: 90 minutes. Cost: $7.50

Microscopic Sea: This activity begins at the Resort jetty where the kids use a plankton trawling net to collect microscopic specimens of plankton. These specimens are taken back to the Marine Education Centre and with the help of a microscope, identified. The kids are encouraged to draw a picture of what they see under the microscope!
AGE GROUP: 5 years and up. Duration: 90 minutes. Cost: $7.50

Bush Tucker: Children are taken on a walk around the Resort gardens and beaches collecting bark and leaves along their way. They will learn how the Aboriginals utilised the natural vegetation on Moreton Island to survive. Leaves and bark collected are identified and then once back at the Marine Education Centre the children are encouraged to make a bark and leaf rubbing picture to take home.
AGE GROUP: 5 years and up. Duration: 90 minutes. Cost: $7.50

Animal Tracks Plaster Casts: This activity involves a short stroll along the beach and surrounds looking for animal footprints and tracks. Kids are encouraged to identify these tracks and how this creature fits into the food web of life. A plaster cast is made of this track, which is great way for the kids to get their hands messy!! When the cast has dried the kids take it back to the Marine Education Centre where they get to paint their plaster cast.
AGE GROUP: 5 years and up. Duration: 90 minutes. Cost: $7.50

Chill-out Video Session: This is a fun activity for children of all ages. Kids receive a colouring in booklet full of Tangalooma?s interesting marine creatures while watching a marine themed movie shown on the ?big screen?. Movies include ?Finding Nemo,? ?Shark?s Tale? and ?Free Willy?.
AGE GROUP: 5 Years and Up. Duration: 90 Minutes. Cost: $3.50

Marine Mask-Making: Children discover some of the different plants and animals that live within Moreton Bay and select their favourite mask. After colouring in their chosen mask the children take part in a role play, identifying what habitat they belong to, what they eat and what other plants and animal relationships are important for their survival.
AGE GROUP: 5 Years and Up. Duration: 60 Minutes. Cost: $5

Tiddlywinks: Children are given a basic lesson on Marine life found in Moreton Bay through an interactive learning booklet. Topics include learning about the Tangalooma resident dolphins, basic anatomy and ways the children can assist the Marine Environment. They are encouraged to read, colour in pictures, join dot to dot pictures and even spot the difference!
AGE GROUP: 4 ?8 Years. Duration: 60 Minutes. Cost: $7.50

BOOKINGS NEED TO BE MADE & PAID FOR AT THE RESORT BEFORE 5PM ON THE DAY PRIOR TO ACTIVITY.