What MTA Provides

• Promote, develop and publicise all aspects of marine teaching in NSW schools 

• Encourage classroom marine teachers to play an active role in their professional development 

• Foster links with  other organisations interested in marine education 

• Develop useful policy documents from time to time that will assist in the smooth running of the subject in schools 

• By means of general meetings, conferences, regional branches and a newsletter, disseminate and  exchange information and ideas amongst those concerned with marine teaching 

• Through its branches, conduct regional events called the Marine Olympics to promote safety and best environmental practice in the sea 

• Encourage and support other events such as National Water Week, Ocean Day, World Environment Day, Seaweek and other  Marine Environment Sustainability promotions 

• Mentor new marine teachers in the profession.