The Blue Natural Curriculum
A free resource pack for educators bringing the story of Sussex Bay to life. Through engaging lessons and activities, students explore local marine habitats, understand the threats they face, and discover why a healthy ocean matters to us all.
Session 1: Our Ocean – Habitats of the Sussex Bay
The blue mirror to the South Downs. Sussex Bay encompasses the sea, coast and rivers along 100 miles of Sussex coastline, from Selsey in the West to Camber Sands in the East.
Session 2: Our Problem – Threats to the Sussex Bay
Climate change significantly impacts the marine environment, driving profound changes in ocean temperatures, sea levels, and ecosystem dynamics.
Session 3: Our Asset – The Importance of the Sussex Bay
Ocean literacy refers to an understanding of the ocean's influence on people and vice versa, highlighting the interconnections between human activities and ocean health.