Oceans for beginners

Videos

Coral expedition: wonders of coral

Enjoy the wonders of this unique environment

Images & galleries

Which creatures live in the seas around the UK?

Explore the diversity of UK marine life

What creatures live on a coral reef?

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

What are the impacts of marine plastic pollution?

Understand some of the impacts of marine plastics

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

What are the creatures living in the deep sea?

Where does your food come from?

All about the Great Barrier Reef

Explore one of the seven wonders of the natural world

What kind of creatures live in the deep ocean?

Life deep below the sea surface

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

Coral life gallery with additional taxonomic and behavioural information

What are the UK's marine landmarks?

Explore some of the marine landmarks around England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

How do we use the seas?

Learn about the different ways we use the seas around us.

What organisms live in the seas around the UK?

Learn about the diversity of life in the UK's seas.

Seven different types of plastic

This diagram demonstrates the properties, recyclability and toxicity of seven types of plastic

Life cycle of a plastic bottle

Discover the journey of a plastic bottle from raw materials to recycling, landfill or litter

Ocean plastics facts and figures

Explore the facts and figures surrounding ocean plastics pollution