We are fortunate in South Australia to be surrounded by beautiful marine and coastal environments.

These unique natural areas provide important habitats for our amazing marine life, as well as memorable experiences and rich learning activities for us.

There are many resources available to help us understand these environments and how to protect them.

The Rock Pool is here to point you in the right direction.

Leafy Sea Dragon at Rapid Bay, Fleurieu Peninsula. Photo: Tom Westphalen.

About SA’s marine and coastal environments

Coastal Ambassadors at Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve.

Educational resources

Marine and coastal places to visit

Get involved

Meaning of key words

Blue-throated Ascidian at Rapid Bay, Fleurieu Peninsula. Photo: Tom Westphalen

About Us

The Rock Pool connects people, schools, and communities with information on South Australia’s coastal and marine environments.

We recommend teachers always assess the suitability of any website prior to student use. We encourage broader exploration of the links provided, as each website has further information.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge and respect Traditional Custodians whose ancestral lands we live upon and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and respect the deep spiritual connection and the relationship Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to Country.