In the Classroom
with HelloReef
Bring the wonders of the ocean into your classroom with HelloReef. The Clownfish and Anemone Kit, paired with an easy-to-follow curriculum, creates a hands-on learning experience that makes marine biology, ecosystems, and symbiotic relationships come to life.
Designed with educators in mind, HelloReef provides everything you need to engage students—no science background required.
Built for the Classroom
Powered by Educators
HelloReef pairs a real aquarium experience with a curriculum developed by educators who understand the classroom.
One program provider, Coral Campus, is powered by two experienced teachers who designed lessons to be engaging, approachable, and easy to implement.
No science background is required. Everything is structured so you can confidently guide your students through the experience.
Welcome to Your Classroom Reef
Welcome aboard the HelloReef marine biology adventure. Whether you are new to marine science or already familiar with reef ecosystems, this program is built to support you.
Your classroom aquarium shows the "what"—a living reef system. Our partner, Coral Campus's curriculum explains the "why" through daily lessons that connect directly to what students observe.
Why This Works in the Classroom
- Hands-on learning that keeps students engaged
- Real-world connections to marine ecosystems
- Teacher-friendly structure with guided lessons
- Daily integration between curriculum and aquarium
This is marine biology made accessible, interactive, and memorable.
How It Works
HelloReef provides the living reef system. Coral Campus provides a structured curriculum.
Curriculum Overview
The Coral Campus curriculum is structured into four quarters of ocean-focused learning.
Welcome to the Reef
Explore how your HelloReef tank is a living coral reef system. Daily lessons connect your classroom aquarium to real-world reef environments.
Beyond the Reef
Discover marine life beyond coral reefs, from pelagic fish to migrating species. Learn how everything in the ocean is connected.
From Surface to Sea Floor
Dive into the ocean’s most fascinating residents, from microscopic plankton to the largest marine animals.
The State of Our Oceans
Explore the challenges facing our oceans and the role we play. Encourage critical thinking about conservation and the future of marine ecosystems.
Each lesson is designed by Coral Campus to be engaging, easy to follow, and directly tied to your classroom reef.
A Complete Classroom Kit
HelloReef provides everything needed to set up and maintain a successful classroom aquarium.
- 15-Gallon Glass Aquarium
- 12” Programmable LED Light
- Nano Circulation Pump
- 50W Heater
- Stick-on Thermometer
- Dry Live Rock & Sand
- Underwater Epoxy Putty
- Seawater Refractometer
- Live Nitrifying Bacteria
- Clownfish Food
- Two Months of Salt
- Nitrile Gloves
Everything is designed to make setup simple and ongoing care manageable in a classroom setting.
Our Partners
About Coral Campus
Coral Campus was founded by educators John and Fred with the goal of bringing engaging, real-world marine science into the classroom.
Their curriculum is designed to make complex topics approachable, while keeping students actively involved through observation and discussion tied to a live reef environment.
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