Protect our Seas Educational Kit
An educational resource kit on the prevention of and response to pollution from ships
The kit is free to schools, libraries and community groups.
Contents
- Responding to marine pollution in Australia
- The DVD (8 minutes) explains how Australia responds to oil and chemical spills in the marine environment with information on the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.There is no copyright on the video.
- National Plan [
PDF: 1378Kb] - (Brochure)
Information on the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances to complement the video/DVD "Australia's National Plan". - Protecting Our Seas
- (Brochure)
General information on the legislation and international conventions implemented in Australia to protect the marine environment from ship-sourced pollution. Also where to report violations. - Stow It Don't Throw It
- (Brochure)
Information on the laws relating to garbage disposal from small vessels. Also where to report violations. - Posters
Two Posters with the message "Pollution Kills".
The images highlight the two most common types of marine pollution reported to AMSA- oil and garbage. They also include contact details for reporting pollution and requesting further information.- Oil Spill Clean-up Simulation Game
- currently unavailable due to version upgrade
Click on DVD to play! - A computer simulation game on oil spill clean up. Several scenarios are presented and students need to choose options to clean up the spill. Also provides associated information on environmental and shipping issues. (CD-ROM WIN)
- Projects to assist teachers
- Mathematical calculations, scientific experiment, legal jurisdiction task.
This material may be photocopied for research purposes. Multiple copies of the pamphlets are available.
For further information and/or a copy of the kit contact:
Maritime Standards Division
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
GPO Box 2181
Canberra ACT 2601
Email: eps@amsa.gov.au
Phone: 02 6279 5933
Fax: 02 6279 5026