Seaweek is the Marine Education Society of Australasia’s (MESA) major national public awareness campaign.
It is conducted annually to focus community awareness, provide information and encourage an appreciation of the sea.
Each year a different Seaweek theme is chosen and a national coordinator appointed. This provides a focus for student and the community activities, the publication of educational materials and media promotions about the marine and coastal environments.
MESA has a team of dedicated individuals and groups from around Australia who promote marine awareness and provide educational events in their region to make Seaweek a continuing success.
2010 Oceans of Life - ours to explore; ours to restore
Australia is a marine nation. We have one of the largest ocean territories in the world, and it drives our climate and weather, generates employment, provides food and resources, and offers lifestyle and recreational opportunities. (Source:CSIRO)
Australia’s oceans also support rich biodiversity which we aim to explore in Seaweek 2010.
Seaweek - the beginning
Seaweek was created in 1987 at the Marine Discovery Centre, Queenscliff, Victoria by Julie Swartz and Pauline Halpin.
It began as an art competition that was promoted in all states of Australia and was accompanied by an educational kit consisting of marine activities and relevant information brochures.
