The Great Southern Reef - Hardcover Book

Go beachcombing with Professor Seaweed and learn about the hidden treasures of the sea.

Have you heard of the Great Southern Reef?

Join Professor Seaweed and her friends Frankie and Sam to learn more about one of Australia's best kept secrets!

The Great Southern Reef spans thousands of kilometres along the coast from northern New South Wales to Western Australia. It is home to giant kelp forests and fascinating animals such as rock lobsters, sea snails and sponges. Explore the sandy beaches with this inquisitive trio, and discover marine curiosities that are washed up along the coast after a big storm.

You may be inspired to go beachcombing yourself, to learn and care about the animals and seaweed that you find!

• Introduces the Great Southern Reef, a relatively unknown part of Australia's ocean environments
• Connects young readers to familiar marine environments
• Inspires kids to explore the nature at their local beaches in a safe and responsible way

Paul Venzo and Prue Francis
Paul Venzo and Prue Francis work across children's literature and marine science at Deakin University. They want to connect younger readers with stories and information about life in and around Australia’s oceans.

Cate James
Cate James is a children's book illustrator who lives by the ocean and loves swimming at the beach. She has a very naughty miniature dachshund called Sebastian who barks a lot. Cate's favourite things to draw are native Australian trees and wildlife.