Check out these marine theme activities for children. Educators and families are welcome to use these resources in the interests of marine education and conservation.
See our resources to download page for more activities, games and resources.
Hector's Dolphin puppets
Hector's Dolphins are found only in New Zealand and are one of the rarest dolphins in the world.
Download instructions and template to make a Hector's Dolphin puppet (PDF file, 165 KB)
Deep sea board game
Strange and mysterious creatures live in the deep ocean.
Rocky shore colouring book
Who eats who on the rocky shore? This educational colouring book contains information about food webs from plankton to top predators.
Download the book and learn as you colour! (PDF file, 2.9 MB)
Mudflat mysteries activity book
This educational activity book features the animals and plants that live between the tides on New Zealand's muddy shores. Spot the clues that tell you what lives beneath the surface!
Download the book, try the activities and colour in the pictures! (PDF file, 4 MB)
Squid diorama
Colossal squid are one of the favourite foods of sperm whales. Sperm whales dive to great depths to hunt their prey.
Download the template and instructions for the squid diorama (PDF file, 356 KB)
Sea lion board game
Follow the development of rare New Zealand sea lions.
And there's more…
The NZ Marine Studies Centre has a wide range of marine resources that link to our education programmes. Educators and families are welcome to use any of our resources in the interests of marine education and conservation.
There are lots more games on our resources to download page.