Bring the ocean to the classroom

AXA XL has been supporting ocean science since 2009, through the Catlin Arctic Survey, XL Catlin Seaview Survey and XL Catlin Deep Ocean Survey. Now we’re sharing our discoveries with children, teachers and parents so that we can all learn about the important role the oceans play in our everyday lives.

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Program impact

AXA XL Ocean Education resources has been used by an estimated 5.88 million students in 96 countries. 89% of those using the resources agree that they have enhanced students' understanding of ocean topics.

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Program partners

To grown ocean literacy for a sustainable future, AXA XL works with established scientific, exploration and academic partners.

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Featured Resources

Explore Live

Explore Live

Teacher resources

Teacher resources

Frozen Oceans Cross-curricular 7-11

Coral Oceans Science 7-11

Our Ocean Planet Science Geography 7-11

Submarine STEM Science 7-11

Frozen Oceans Geography 11-14

Frozen Oceans Science 11-14

Coral Oceans Science 11-14

Submarine STEM Science 11-14

Frozen Oceans Geography 14-16

Frozen Oceans Science 14-16

Coral Oceans Geography 14-16

Coral Oceans Science 14-16

Latest Activities

Latest Activities

Oceans education collections

Oceans education collections

Videos

Videos

Coral expedition: How does sharing the data help other scientists?
Sharing the science
Coral expedition: wonders of coral
Enjoy the wonders of this unique environment
What trends are there in sea ice coverage?
Sea ice 1979 - 2012
How do you drill a hole in the Arctic ice?
Why is Pen drilling a hole in the ice?
What happens when a large ice crack opens under a tent?
Ice crack: 'It went right through the middle of the tent'
Underwater classroom: What is coral bleaching and why is it bad?
​An underwater lesson explaining the process of coral bleaching.​
Underwater classroom: What is the food chain on the Great Barrier Reef?
​A quick underwater lesson about the Great Barrier Reef's food chain.​
Explore an underwater mountain from a submarine in 360
Fly up an underwater mountain in a submarine
Nekton Mission I: Discovering the Rariphotic Zone
Nekton’s first mission to investigate the state of the deep ocean around the North West Atlantic
Nekton Mission II: The Indian Ocean
The least explored and most at risk of the world’s major oceans

Images & Slideshows

Image & Slideshows!

What are the threats to the coral reefs?
Discover some of the threats facing the coral habitat
What is the life cycle of coral?
Find out how corals grow and reproduce
How has ocean acidity changed over time?
Present sea-surface pH
How salty is the ocean?
Map of varying salt levels across the oceans
How have creatures adapted to live on the coral reef?
Learn how different creatures have adapted to life on the reef
How does the Gulf Stream affect the British climate?
Learn how with this ocean circulation map.
What does the high arctic environment look like?
Explore the beauty of the Arctic
How do scientists work in the remote Arctic?
Learn about how scientists conduct their research in this inhospitable environment.
Equipment used in the Arctic
Learn why there's a bicycle without wheels in the middle of the Arctic
What do you wear in the Arctic?
What do you need to wear to survive in the arctic?
Why is thermohaline circulation so important?
Learn more about thermohaline circulation and why it is important.
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