Interactive models have been an enormous success at the Star of the Sea MDC. Experience has shown that these interactive models are the most valuable asset when promoting concepts to visitors.

Vicki Spruill, SeaWeb’s executive director, recently highlighted at Melbourne's National Coast-to-Coast Conference that whilst there is an abundance of scientific knowledge there is a dearth of quality teaching and education about fisheries issues.

In addition the MDCA believe there is a real need to promote FRDC principles to the community to develop an interactive that explores a theme/issue/concept that is common to marine environment regardless of where you are i.e. impact of poor water catchment management and what the fishing industry is about.

In addition there is a basic need for the MDCA to promote both the network and the educational opportunities it offers. An interactive website would provide a mechanism to do this as well allow for easier communication. It would also create a central point for website users looking for information about Marine Discovery Centres as well as individual Centres.