Free marine ebook makes a splash with kids

conservation initiatives save animals such as sea turtles
Conservation initiatives aim to save species such as this Hawksbill sea turtle swimming in the water around Lady Elliott Island in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, a World Heritage protected area. Credit: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images.
February 17, 2025
Cosmos Magazine

Cosmos

Cosmos is a quarterly science magazine. We aim to inspire curiosity in ‘The Science of Everything’ and make the world of science accessible to everyone.

By Cosmos

Cosmos Magazine has partnered with Double Helix to publish a free eBook that takes kids aged 8 to 12 on a dive into the science of our oceans.

The eBook includes stories about turtles, wonky holes and undersea cables, as well as experiments to do at home.

The ebook is free to view or download as a PDF thanks to our Ultramarine project, a partnership with the Mindaroo Foundation.

DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK

Cosmos Magazine and Double Helix are both part of CSIRO Publishing. Double Helix magazine is designed to foster an interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). They aim to make it an easy, fun read for people, whether they are already interested in science or not.

Ultramarine publishes the latest research, innovations and news from our ocean and marine environments.

The Ultramarine project – focussing on research and innovation in our marine environments – is supported by Minderoo Foundation.

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