WE BRING ALGAE

INTO THE CLASSROOM

Nature obsessed. Education focussed.

We create spaces and experiences that celebrate algae and its place in our lives.

Based in the NSW Northern Rivers with a focus on education and local community, our programs and collaborations spread the good word about algae and its role in our sustainable future.

Positioned at the intersection between community and algae research, East Coast Algae strives for collective awareness and algae education, with a focus on young people growing up in a changing world.

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Green Light Accelerator Program

Cohort members 2023 & 2024

Photo credit: Yeah Rad & The University of Technology Sydney.

Hear our co-founders reflect on the 2023 Green Light Accelerator Program (UTS).

Valerie Taylor Ocean Prize

We are proud recipients of a 2024 Valerie Taylor Ocean Prize grant that will support our Microalgae in Schools Program.

Ocean Prize recipients

Photo credit: Michael Power

A Tiny World of Big Discoveries!

Microalgae sustain life on Earth and inspire breakthroughs in biotechnology. Under the microscope, their beauty shines. See this incredible world through our lens.

Microalgae in your Classroom

We’re launching our Microalgae in Schools program in 2025 that uses our never-before-seen microscopy footage of microalgae to bring a little known world into Australian classrooms. Aligned with the Australian curriculum and initially focussed on NSW Syllabuses, this program is designed to spark curiosity and adventure as students explore nature in its microscopic origins.

Early Access Release

Before the full release, we’re offering early access to a selection of free videos and lesson materials, for Primary Schools (Stages 2 and 3), giving you a head start in inspiring discovery in your science lessons.

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Stage 2 - Module 1

Dive into the structure and function of microalgae, integrating scientific knowledge with sustainability concepts.

Stage 2 - Module 2

Explore and understand the critical role of algae in maintaining healthy ecosystems, integrating scientific concepts with sustainability.

Stage 3 - Module 1

Gain a deeper understanding of microalgae’s biological complexity and its potential applications in sustainability.

Stage 3 - Module 2

Explore the role of microalgae as primary producers within food webs and understand their critical function in sustaining ecosystems.

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Algae Eduaton in Action

East Coast Algae was invited to present at the 2023 Splendour in the Grass Science Tent.
On stage at the UTS Green Light Pitch Night 2023.

Photo credit: Yeah Rad & The University of Technology Sydney.
Algae bioreactor custom built for a local restaurant.
Teacher training with our solar powered spirulina farm.
Student workshop on microalgae growing systems.
Project Carbon-ara, the bespoke algae bioreactor on an Italian restaurant rooftop.
Project Carbon-ara lit up at night.
Microalgae bioreactor custom built for one of our local partner schools.
East Coast Algae's booth at a local primary school's sustainability fair.