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Weedy Seadragons

Video Weedy Seadragons

TLF ID M016493

This five and a half minute video segment from Catalyst demonstrates how tagging is being used to study populations of sea dragons. The Weedy Seadragon is one of the most visually striking creatures in the sea but we still have a lot to learn about them.

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Educational value
  • This resource outlines the unique features of seadragons and their relationship to seahorses and pipefish. It is an engaging example of classification of the diversity of animal life and for year 7 science students and in so doing clearly addresses the understanding component of the Australian Science Curriculum. By explaining how the seadragons are tagged, this video also addresses Science as a Human Endeavour for year 7 science students.
Year level

9; 10; 11; 12

Topics Classification Symbiosis Food webs Environmental impact Taxonomic rank Seahorses
Learning area
  • Science

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Contributors
  • Author
  • Name: ABC - Catalyst
  • Organization: ABC - Catalyst
  • Description: author
  • Contributor
  • Name: ABC - Catalyst
  • Organization: ABC - Catalyst
  • Description: author
  • Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Description: Data contributor
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Data manager
  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
  • Publisher
  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Description: Publisher
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
Access profile
  • Generic
Learning Resource Type
  • Video
Rights
  • © 2013 Australian Broadcasting Corporation.