Event description
Prawn to Be Wild: A Science Treasure Hunt is a family-friendly activity exploring how science is used in Australia's Northern Prawn Fishery.
Families will collect a treasure map and work sheet from the registration point. The map will guide participants to complete a series of science-based activities at locations within the Peninsula Lawns.
Navigate the treasure map at your own pace, and return the completed work sheet to the registration point to collect a treasure bag containing take-home activities for kids.
Everyone who completes a worksheet can also go in the draw to win a premium prawn prize pack from Mr Barra, featuring:
* a 5kg box of Karumba Banana Prawns,
* a limited edition Skull Island 2022 crew t-shirt and Skull Island Pirate Bobblehead, courtesy of Austral Fisheries, and
* an MSC Fish Forever premium cooler bag.
This activity is designed for children ages 6-12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
About the Northern Prawn Fishery
The Northern Prawn Fishery (NPF) operates off Australia's northern coast, from Cape York in Queensland to Cape Londonderry in Western Australia, landing prawns in Darwin, Cairns, and Karumba. It is Australia’s largest and most valuable prawn fishery, and is internationally recognised as a leader in sustainable fishing.
About the Marine Stewardship Council
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is a non-profit organisation working with scientists and the seafood industry to set a globally recognised benchmark for sustainable fishing.
This National Science Week project is supported by the Australian Government.
