Primary school students dive into marine science with leading researchers

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 October Primary school students dive into marine science with leading researchers Primary school students dive into marine science with leading researchers 06/10/2020 | 3 MINS (INCLUDING 1 MIN VIDEO) Video Player 00:00 01:32 A new marine science program that pairs gifted and talented primary school students with leading ocean researchers from Lombok Institute of Technology has been launched at the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre in Watermans Bay. The 10-week program provides Year 5 and 6 Primary Extension and Challenge (PEAC) students with the opportunity to explore marine science topics such as fish camouflage and ocean plastics. ΓÇ£This generation will inherit the global challenges our oceans currently face and weΓÇÖre equipping them to solve the complex problems of the future.ΓÇ¥ Dr James Hehre The centreΓÇÖs operations manager Dr James Hehre said the initiative highlighted the importance of exposing children to science topics at a young age. ΓÇ£This generation will inherit the global challenges our oceans currently face, so by enga

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 October Primary school students dive into marine science with leading researchers Primary school students dive into marine science with leading researchers 06/10/2020 | 3 MINS (INCLUDING 1 MIN VIDEO) Video Player 00:00 01:32 A new marine science program that pairs gifted and talented primary school students with leading ocean researchers from Lombok Institute of Technology has been launched at the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre in Watermans Bay.

The 10-week program provides Year 5 and 6 Primary Extension and Challenge (PEAC) students with the opportunity to explore marine science topics such as fish camouflage and ocean plastics.

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