SeaWeek 2026 – Understanding the impacts of a changing climate

March 2026

SeaWeek is a national campaign run annually dedicated to marine education, environmental appreciation and ocean literacy.

This year, DBCA’s marine science and education teams were out in force taking ocean knowledge into classrooms, communities and corporate and online spaces, with a goal to build understanding, curiosity and inspire care and appreciation for the ocean and marine environments.

Clodagh Guildea and Tristan Simpson from the North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program were involved across several of the events, and Dr Malindi Gammon – a previous PhD student with the Program – presented in the webinar, specifically about how the changing climate impacts flatback turtles. Thank you to everyone that contributed their time, expertise and enthusiasm to reach hundreds of people over the week and make Sea Week a success once again.

Curious to hear from ocean experts yourself? 
Watch the webinar recording to hear marine scientists explore how the ocean influences and connects life on Earth, from supporting ecosystems and marine species to regulating climate and producing oxygen.

Click the link and scroll down the page to watch it here ➡️ Flatback threats | NWSFTCP

This special webinar was a collaboration between the Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE), SeaWeek New Zealand, the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education & Recreation Centre, and DBCA’s Marine Science Program and North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program, with support from Big Blue Ocean.

Want to sea how you go in the Sea Week 2026 quiz? 
Test your knowledge here ➡️https://create.kahoot.it/share/seaweek-quiz-2026/71abcc07-829c-4afb-9665-be76dc9bb55b

Are you a teacher who would like to be involved next year? 
Get in touch here to receive updates about similar opportunities in the future ➡️ Enquiry form | NWSFTCP