In 2014, the Marvellous Mangroves environmental education programme was locally adapted for Queensland, Australia, bringing a fresh, curriculum-aligned resource to regional classrooms. Developed by a working group of educators and environmental experts—including contributors from the Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG), the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Mangrove Watch, and local schools—the Marvellous Mangroves of Queensland guide was created to support national education goals while highlighting the unique ecology of Australia’s mangrove habitats.

To mark its launch, students and teachers participated in a dynamic four-day event in Bundaberg. On 31 July, students from St Joseph’s Primary School explored mangrove ecosystems through art and performance, donning colourful costumes of native mangrove species inside Mangrovia—an immersive inflatable dome created by Adelaide-based artist Evelyn Roth. This playful, visual experience sparked excitement and curiosity about coastal ecosystems.