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Education
A rewarding learning environment for student groups.
The island itself and surrounding lagoon provide an opportunity for students to experience the biodiversity and explore the complex relationships that exist within coral reef ecosystems.
One Tree Island Research Stations offers senior high school and university student groups hands-on experience in field techniques and data analysis. The sheltered bay and absence of other operations creates a low-risk environment to work within.
Students who have visited the Research Station are always left feeling inspired and comment on the educational benefits, and life changing experience.
The following facilities are available to guests:
- Accommodation for up to 30 people,
- Fully self-contained kitchens,
- Wet laboratory space including fresh and saltwater aquaria,
- Dry laboratory with multiple work benches, a range of microscopes, and projector and white board,
- Biological laboratory with benches, fume hood and basic lab equipment,
- A range of vessels including smaller aluminium pontoon boats and larger research vessels,
- Snorkelling equipment,
- Support for research-based SCUBA diving,
- Access to reliable internet via high-speed microwave link and is included in the bench fees.
Please refer to the list of fees as there are charges for some of the items listed above.
To make a booking inquiry fill in an inquiry form online or contact the station managers directly.
One Tree Island Research Station science lesson with A/Professor Jody Webster.