A group of talented Year 4 students from Balgowlah North Public School have teamed up with artists Jennifer Turpin and Michaelie Crawford, curator Christiane Statham (Turpin + Crawford Studio), filmmakers from Lightwell Studio, and musician Ben Fink to create a unique animated film about Operation Crayweed.
The journey began with hands-on excursions to the Long Reef rock platform and the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS)’s Marine Lab in Chowder Bay, where the students discovered the science behind crayweed restoration. Inspired by their learning, they brought the project to life through drawing, songwriting, singing, and dancing, transforming marine science into a creative and engaging film.
This short film is the latest in an ongoing series of art and science collaborations between Turpin + Crawford Studio and Operation Crayweed. By blending creativity with environmental education, the project aimed at empowering young people to become ambassadors for ocean health, and at raising awareness about the vital role of restoring crayweed for the wellbeing of Sydney’s underwater ecosystems.
This project was supported by the John T Reid Foundation.