Coral Oceans

Videos

Seaview Science: How do scientists collect corals?

Learn more about the science and technology of the XL Catlin Seaview Survey.

Seaview Science: What is the SVII underwater survey camera?

Learn more about the SVII, the camera used to conduct surveys of the coral reefs.

Seaview Science: How do coral reefs recover from storms?

Learn about the Coral reefs' ability to recover from storms or other naturally occurring event.

Seaview Science: What are giant clams and why they so big?

Learn how giant clams become so giant in this Seaview Science Video.

Seaview Science: How does the clownfish use symbiosis on the coral reef?

Learn more about the most well known fish on the Great Barrier Reef.

Seaview Science: How does the jellyfish thrive on the coral reefs?

Learn more about another amazing creature that lives in our coral oceans - the jellyfish.

Seaview Science: What are coral reef caves?

Discover the hidden underwater-world that lives in reef caves.

Seaview Science: Why are coral reefs important?

Learn about the importance of coral reefs with Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg.

Seaview Science: What are coral polyps?

Learn about the various types of coral polyps with Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg.

Seaview Science: What is coral coring and how do you age coral?

Learn about 'coral coring' - the process of dating or ageing corals.

Seaview Science: How does increasing levels of CO2 affect the coral reefs?

Learn how the increasing levels of CO2 in our atmosphere are affecting our coral reefs.

Seaview Science: How diverse is the life of the coral reef?

Learn about the biodiversity of this amazing ecosystem.

Seaview Science: How do scientists monitor the coral reef?

The science and technology of the XL Catlin Seaview Survey

Seaview Science: What types of science are used in coral reef research?

What different types of science survey will the project be undertaking?

Seaview Science: Why is coral reef decline a bad thing?

Why are coral reefs important?

What is XL Catlin Seaview Survey and what does it do?

What does the XL Catlin Seaview Survey hope to achieve?

Underwater classroom: How do clownfish live on the coral reefs?

Richard Fitzpatrick gives an underwater talk about clownfish aka Nemo-fish.

Underwater classroom: What is coral bleaching and why is it bad?

An underwater lesson explaining the process of coral bleaching.

What measurements and observations were being taken on the patch reefs?

Snorkels and science

Coral Live 2019 Promo Video

Follow our live investigations, Q&As and meet the expert events directly from Curaçao.

Underwater classroom: How do reef sharks live on the coral reefs?

Shark specialist Richard Fitzpatrick shares his research methods when studying Reef Sharks.

Underwater classroom: How do sea cucumbers live on the coral reefs?

Marine biologist Richard Fitzpatrick talking about Sea Cucumbers in an underwater lesson.

Underwater classroom: What is the food chain on the Great Barrier Reef?

A quick underwater lesson about the Great Barrier Reef's food chain.

Coral expedition: The conclusion of a coral reef expedition

How do the team feel about the future of the reef?

Coral expedition: What kit do coral researchers need?

Why do the team need all this different kit to work underwater?

Coral expedition: What are dive signs and what do they mean?

What other dive signs would you find useful?

Coral expedition: What is it like to live on a research boat?

What might living on a research vessel be like?

Coral expedition: How does sharing the data help other scientists?

Sharing the science

Coral expedition: What is a day in the life of a coral scientist like?

How does this compare to how you imagined a day in the life of a scientist?

Coral expedition: How do you navigate the coral reef?

What tools and technology does Captain Frank use to navigate the reef?

Coral expedition: What kind of people make up a coral expedition team?

Coral expedition: wonders of coral

Enjoy the wonders of this unique environment

Who relies on the coral reef in Timor-Leste?

Welcome to Timor-Leste

Who are the stakeholders on the coral reef: government

A series of stakeholder videos on the coral reef, filmed in Timor-Leste

Who are the stakeholders on the coral reef: fisherman

A series of stakeholder videos on the coral reef, filmed in Timor-Leste

Who are the stakeholders on the coral reef: community

A series of stakeholder videos on the coral reef, filmed in Timor-Leste

Who are the stakeholders on the coral reef: tourism operator

A series of stakeholder videos on the coral reef, filmed in Timor-Leste

Who are the stakeholders on the coral reef: local tourism

A series of stakeholder videos on the coral reef, filmed in Timor-Leste

Can a hobby lead you to a STEM career? The coral reef

Inspiring STEM careers: the coral reef

Learn about sponges with Dr. Jasper de Goeij

What is the role of sponges on the reef?

Nekton Mission I: Discovering the Rariphotic Zone

Nekton’s first mission to investigate the state of the deep ocean around the North West Atlantic

Images & galleries

Explore the Agincourt Reef using Google Maps

Explore this section of the Great Barrier Reef

How dangerous are sharks?

Sharks have a notorious reputation, and they are certainly well-adapted to hunting their prey

What is coral bleaching?

Learn about the fragility of precious ecosystem

Coral highlights

Explore the best coral dive sights in 360

Where are the world’s coral reefs?

Explore this map which shows where coral reefs grow.

What factors affect zonation on the reef?

Zones on the reef

Great Barrier Reef 2012: Expedition map

Why did the expedition only go to some of the reefs?

How does coral get its energy?

How might you use a quadrat during coral reef fieldwork?

Coral reef quadrat survey

What are the creatures living in the deep sea?

Where does your food come from?

What are ROVs or remotely operated vehicles?

Deep diving and underwater robots to explore the deep reef

How have creatures adapted to live on the coral reef?

Learn how different creatures have adapted to life on the reef

What are the different shapes and patterns found on the coral reef?

A gallery focusing on the variety of structures, patterns and textures seen on the reef

What is the life cycle of coral?

Find out how corals grow and reproduce

What are the threats to the coral reefs?

Discover some of the threats facing the coral habitat

What are the various dive signs and what do they mean?

Master your dive signs to become an underwater explorer

What are Nudibranchs or Sea Slugs?

Enjoy the diversity in the wonderful world of sea slugs or nudibranchs

What are the different scales in the coral ecosystem?

From tiny polyps to hundreds of miles, discover the different scales in the coral ecosystem

What creatures live on a coral reef?

Find out more about the amazing variety of life on the reef

How to identify different types of coral?

Learn how to identify different types of coral

What are the different taxonomies and behaviours of coral reef creatures?

Coral life gallery with additional taxonomic and behavioural information

All about the Great Barrier Reef

Explore one of the seven wonders of the natural world

Timor-Leste MPA Google Map

Habitat zonation and marine protected areas around Com

Ocean safari 360

Dive into the world's ocean and meet eight of its most extraordinary animals up close

How will the coral reefs respond to climate change?

Find out how corals could be affected by future changes in ocean temperature and ocean chemistry

Florida coral reef 360

Explore coral reefs and restoration work off the coast of Florida

Bermuda's corals and the Gulf Stream

The isolated location of Bermuda has had a marked effect on the corals that surround the island

How do people use coral reefs for food?

In the early morning, the community of Com in Timor-Leste glean the reef shallows for food

Where are different marine ecosystems found?

Discover three ocean habitats and where they can be found

How do you explore the deep sea?

Submarine science

Belize and the Mesoamerican Reef, UNESCO Marine World Heritage site

Discover the underwater beauties of the Mesoamerican Reef

All about the Mexican barrier reef

Explore the habitats of one of the largest natural reef in the world

Great ocean explorers, scientists and experts

Find out about some of the ocean explorers, scientists and experts working with us

What are the different marine habitats around the UK?

Find out about the UK's different marine habitats.

What creatures live in the seas around the Galapagos Islands?

The Galapagos Islands are one of the most biologically diverse and unique places on the planet

What are the seven wonders of the marine world?

Do you know the seven wonders of the sea?