Think/Pair/Share: Besides doing our bit to lessen plastic pollution in the ocean, how does the ocean naturally keep clean? Thinking about the mana plan, why might the mussel be noted as 'taonga' (treasure) on Tangaroa's mana plan?
Watch the Young Ocean Explorers video as Riley explores the Hauraki Gulf and finds out about mussels.
Pick up rubbish.
Discuss health and safety first!
Make sure to look under plants, in gardens, in gully traps and drains.
How many pieces of plastic can you find?
Update your class tally sheet.
HOPE STORY - ‘Revive Our Gulf’ is an organisation that is re-introducing mussels to Tikapa Moana. Look at the difference they have started making.
Watch the video and reflect on what are some solutions that we could do in our own communities to reduce sedimentation?