School Visit

We set out with a simple goal, to introduce young children age seven to ten, to the marine world, though photography, videography, scientific equipment, and fun novel objects! We hoped to spark or grow the children’s interest with the ocean by talking passionately, while providing engaging visuals.

Annie met with six different classrooms and over 140 children. She described a number of different shark species and spoke about the importance of shark research. Annie ignited the children’s imaginations with her photography and provided examples of satellite tracks (shark movements) which the children really enjoyed! Due to the age group, the emphasis was placed on peaceful, respectful interactions with wildlife rather than the technical aspects of science, however by the end of our sessions the children were hooked and certainly more excited than scared when they heard the word ‘shark’! Weeks later Annie received over 30 thank you notes illustrated with beautiful shark drawings.

Children are the future for our oceans and we hope our talks and presentation help to not only inspire them to learn more about the worlds incredible marine life, but also protect them, and their habitats.