education

Development

Catching Up: Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and What’s Ahead 

2 February, 2026 No comments yet

As we move forward from 2025, EcoMarines Ripples continues to evolve, with each step adding a new chapter to its story. 2025 was a year of meaningful progress, with over 500 schools and early learning centres participating in our programs.  Highlights include our Adventure Days across Queensland’s most timeless destinations, such as Green Island, Osprey House, Magnetic Island, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, and Tangalooma Island Resort, offering experiences that connected […]

EcoMarines Ambassadors at Pallara State School
Environment, Programs

Ambassadors Launch Environmental Documentary

24 September, 2025 1 comment

The Secret Life of Animals may resemble one of those National Geographic or Discovery Channel documentaries. It does involve filming and exploration, but with different characters behind and in front of the camera. The young moviemakers running the project are the EcoMarines Ambassadors at Pallara State School. No high-tech video equipment is needed as these […]

EcoMarines Ambassadors at Payne Road State School
Programs

Payne Road School Wins Foodcube Award

1 September, 2025 2 comments

The EcoMarines Ambassadors at Payne Road State School now have a vital resource to assist them in growing their gardens. The school has been awarded a Foodcube as part of their winning participation in the competition “What Does It Mean to Be an EcoMarine?” Donated by the Queensland Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, […]

coMarines Ambassadors at St. Monica's College in Cairns
Programs

Empowerment through Environmental Articles

25 August, 2025 No comments yet

The EcoMarines Ambassadors at St. Monica’s College in Cairns have found, through articles, an efficient way to spark new conversations and increase participation in eco-initiatives at their school. Sustainability ideas and field experiences are turned into articles and then shared with the rest of the students in the hope of “recruiting more peers to the […]

Education

How to Store Fruit and Vegetables Properly

23 May, 2025 No comments yet

Have you ever wondered how much waste is created by households in Australia due to food spoilage? According to OzHarvest, over 30% of the food is thrown away due to its spoilage without storing properly, which causes 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, it is important to minimise food waste and properly store fruits […]

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