Background notes
The beach is our place to relax, walk, play, fish, holiday and so much more. A place between the land and sea. The beach is also the marine wildlife’s backyard. A home, habitat, shelter, stop over and food source for a great diversity of plants and animals. Our beach, their backyard, a great starting point to create interest in and learn more about, the coastal and marine environment.

Discussion
What is the beach environment like? eg sandy, hot, windy, salty etc
Why do people go to the beach?
What animals or plants live on the beach?
How do the animals use the beach?
Compare the people uses and the animal uses, can they share the coastal and marine environment?
Are the beaches around Australia all the same?

Personal Actions
Do you?

	use marked tracks to walk on to the beach?
	observe and enjoy animals and plants but leave them alone?
	take all your rubbish and possessions home?
	avoid disturbing birds and their resting or nesting sites?
	control pets or leave them at home when you visit the beach?

Suggested activity
(join the club to receive the poster and activity instructions)
Adopt a beach
Drains to the river