Lectures

1. “An introduction to the Biodiversity of Australia” (an overview of Australia’s natural history, including rainforest, coral reefs, koalas and kangaroos)

2. “Open Oceans” (the life of the open oceans, from the tropics to the poles) (or split into the following talks)

3. “Why is the sea blue? and other questions about the ocean....”. (climate, weather, waves)

4. “Leviathans of the sea”. (the biology and different species of Whales and dolphins and seals)

5. “The master mariners” (evolution of humans, history of sailing, exploration, modern shipping, marine research)

6. “The spectacular Southern Ocean” (life in the southern ocean & subAntarctic) (or split into the following talks)

7. “Small critters of the southern ocean” (from Krill to ice fish)

8. “Flights over the sea” (from the albatross of the roaring forties to the penguins of Antarctica)

9. “The endless tropical seas” (life across the tropical oceans) (or split into the following talks)

10. “Small critters of the open tropical seas” (from crabs to sea snakes and turtles)

11. “Flights over the sparkling seas” (the sea birds of the tropics, including the frigatebirds and the terns, etc)

12. “The Coral Reefs” (life on coral reefs) (or split into the following talks)

13. “Critters of the coral reef”. (corals, sea stars etc)

14. “Colours of the coral reef”. (From parrotfish to ‘nemos’)

15. “The tropical seashores of Australia” (or split into the following talks)

16. “The making of the tropical coast” (The geology and climate of the tropical seashore of Australia)

17. “What a lovely pair of coconuts” (ecology and plants of tropical seashore of Australia)

18. “She sells seashells by the seashore” (including tropical seashells)

19. “Raising a family on the coast” (Birds of the tropical seashore of Australia)

20. “Explorers, Scientists and Beachcombers” (Humans and history along the tropical seashore of Australia)

21. “Tropical Paradise” (tropical seashores of the Pacific Islands) (or split into the following subjects)

22. “The making of the Pacific islands” (Geology and climate of the tropical seashore of Pacific Islands)

23. “Ecology & plants of the tropical seashore of Pacific Islands”

24. “Seashells of the seashore” (Invertebrates of the tropical seashore of Pacific Islands)

25. “Sex and violence on the seashore” (Birds of the tropical seashore of Pacific Islands)

26. “Cannibals, Sailors and sightseers” (Humans of the tropical seashore of Pacific Islands)

27. The temperate seashore of southern Australia and New Zealand (or split into the following subjects)

28. “The making of the temperate seashore”. (Geology, climate and ecology of the NZ and southern Australian shores)

29. “Critters of the southern seashore”. (crabs, sea stars, etc)

30. “Birds of the southern shores”. (From gannets to penguins).

31. “Seals and other slappers of the seashore”. (Seal biology and species, and human evolution and influences of seashore).

32. “Tropical Rainforest of Australia” (or split into the following subjects)

33. “The Dark Jungle” (Environment and evolution of the tropical rainforest of Australia)

34. “How the rainforest works” (Ecology of the tropical rainforest of Australia)

35. “Plants of the tropical rainforest of Australia”

36. “Creepy crawlies of the jungle” (Invertebrates of the tropical rainforest of Australia)

37. “Croakers and Hissers of the jungle” (Amphibians and reptiles of the tropical rainforest of Australia)

38. “Colours in the dark” (Birds of the tropical rainforest of Australia)

39. “Furry creatures of the night” (Mammals of the tropical rainforest of Australia)

40. “Tropical Rainforest of New Guinea” (or split into the following subjects)

41. “The Dark Jungle” (Environment and evolution of the tropical rainforest of New Guinea)

42. “How the rainforest works” (Ecology of the tropical rainforest of New Guinea)

43. “Plants of the tropical rainforest of New Guinea”

44. “Creepy crawlies of the jungle” (Invertebrates of the tropical rainforest of New Guinea)

45. “Hoppers and slitherers of the jungle” (Amphibians and reptiles of the tropical rainforest of New Guinea)

46. “Colours in the dark” (Birds of the tropical rainforest of New Guinea)

47. “Furry creatures of the night” (Mammals of the tropical rainforest of New Guinea)

48. “Furry and cuddly critters of the bush” (Mammals of the savanna of northern Australia)

49. “From Aboriginals to cattlemen and tourism in the bush” (Humans of the savanna of northern Australia)

50. “People and plants of the Pacific Islands” (Plants of the tropical gardens and farms of Asia/Pacific)

51. “Silent forests”. (Looks at the unique rainforest of New Zealand, comparing its features to the rainforest of Australia, the Pacific, Asia, and other parts of the world).

52. “The tropical jungles of Asia” (or split into the following subjects)

53. “The tropical jungles of Asia” (Environment and Ecology of the tropical rainforest of South-east Asia)

54. “Creepy crawlies of the Asian jungles” (Invertebrates of the tropical rainforest of South-east Asia, from scorpions to butterflies)

55. “Birds” (Birds of the tropical rainforest of South-east Asia)

56. “From Giant bats to Funny Monkeys” (Mammals of the tropical rainforest of South-east Asia)

57. History and culture of Australia “Welcome to Australia” (including exploration, settlement, population, sports, modern cinema)

58. History and culture of New Zealand. “Welcome to New Zealand”. (including exploration, settlement, population, sports, modern cinema)

59. “Visiting the South Island, New Zealand”. (looks at the history and sights of the ports visited, and other areas of the south island)

60. “Visiting the North Island, New Zealand”. (looks at the history and sights of the ports visited, and other areas of the north island)

61. “Australian wildlife tourism”

62. “Wildlife and tourists”