Your first reef walk
2 hr
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FROM PROJECT REEF ED
© Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Concepts
Aim
Reef flat
• To see the reef for the first time and to experience the changes as you walk
Reef crest
from the beach across the reef flat to the edge of the reef.
Sediment
• To develop skills and confidence in observing, and handling living things on
Corals
the reef.
Algae
Skills
Observing
Using all senses
Handling living
things
Attitudes
Appreciation of
natural
environment
Enjoyment of
outdoor experience
When
Start when the tide is going out.
You will need
• Suitable reef-walking footwear and clothing, gloves, hat and sunscreen
• Underwater viewers and/or face mask
SAFETY
Avoid touching your eyes during
a
reel walk. Some marine creatures, e.g.
sea-cucumbers, produce substances which can irritate our eyes. Before the
reef walk discuss dangerous living things of the reef with your leader.
Complete a low tide reef walk and answer
a series of questions about reef animals
Compete the Questions Activity 2,
Your first reel walk
in the space below
