Ages 11-14

Watch a submarine recovery in 360

Head out on the chase boat to recover a submersible

Watch a submarine launch in 360

Join the team to launch submersibles

Explore an underwater mountain from a submarine in 360

Fly up an underwater mountain in a submarine

Explore the deep ocean in 360

Take a dive into the deep ocean

Sit in a self driving car in 360

Take a ride in a self-driving car

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

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: 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?

Setting sail

What happens when a large ice crack opens under a tent?

Ice crack: 'It went right through the middle of the tent'

How failure can lead to success - coding

Becoming a good coder by 'getting things wrong'

How have penguins adapted?

What makes penguin feathers so special?

Coral expedition: wonders of coral

Enjoy the wonders of this unique environment

How to build your mBot robot

Assembling the mBot in four phases

What is code?

Introducing code and its relationship to hardware

How to upload code to your mBot robot

Uploading code to your mBot in simple steps

How does a driverless vehicle know where it is?

Where am I? The first of three questions used to define mobile autonomy

How does a driverless vehicle know what is around it?

What's around me? The second of three questions used to define mobile autonomy

How does a driverless vehicle know what to do next?

What do I do next? The third of three questions used to define mobile autonomy

How safe is a driverless vehicle?

Learning about safety in the world of autonomous cars

What is design thinking and how does it help?

Problem solving is the essence of Design Thinking

What is prototyping and how does it help?

Prototyping is an important design exercise

Communications and marketing

Learning to sell a product to a target audience through the right channels

What is Code Smart?

What does Code Smart mean? Listen to 3 interpretations of why coding and robotics are important.

Igloo video diary

What's it like to sleep in an igloo in the middle of the Arctic?

Phillipe Cousteau at the Ice Base

Why do journalists visit the Ice Base?

What is an Arctic Ice Base like?

Explore a remote field camp on the Arctic sea ice

What does a field lab look like in the middle of the Arctic?

Arctic field lab

How do you drill a hole in the Arctic ice?

Why is Pen drilling a hole in the ice?

CNN arriving to the Ice Base

What do you think the crew's first thoughts were?

Channel 4 News reports from the Arctic

Find out how a reporter viewed the Arctic science

How do you build an igloo in the Arctic?

Building an Arctic shelter

Aerial filming at the Ice Base

An aerial view of the camp and the surrounding area

How do you sleep in the Arctic?

How to get a good night's rest at -35 degrees celcius.

What is the science of ocean circulation?

A video introduction to the science of ocean circulation

Catlin Arctic Survey expedition trailer

Watch the expedition trailer for the 2010 Catlin Arctic Survey

Glacier field science time-lapse

Take a look at this time-lapse of glacier field work

Journey to Ny-Alesund

Travel to the UK Arctic Research Station

How do scientists take ice core samples?

Scientists take ice cores in Svalbard

What trends are there in sea ice coverage?

Sea ice 1979 - 2012

My Voice-My School 2016

Solidarity without borders, a classroom story

Rama's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2016

Matilda's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2016

Saleem's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2016

Finn's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2016

Amina's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2016

Roos' story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2016

Mushfique's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2015

Doha’s story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2015

Hafsa's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2015

Eliya's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2015

Aurelio's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2015

Hamza's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2015

Myrn's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2014

Sami's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2014

Millie's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2014

Mohamad's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2014

Craig's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2014

Ayat's story

Meet some of the students who participated to My Voice-My School in 2014

Images & slideshows

Seagrass collage

Make a seagrass collage in the classroom

Greenhouse effect interactive

Explore the greenhouse effect with this interactive diagram

Climate science timeline interactive

Interactive timeline showing the development of climate science from the 1850s

Climate tipping points interactive

Interactive map of climate tipping points

Fishing methods

Learn more about the different ways in which seafood is caught

Blue carbon habitats map interactive

Interactive map of blue carbon habitats

Climate action timeline interactive

An interactive diagram showing how climate action and advocacy have advanced since 1970.

Ocean, carbon and climate infographic

Infographic describing the links between the ocean carbon cycle, climate, and solutions

Ocean life interactive

An interactive diagram showing the diversity of life in the ocean across its habitats.

Ocean habitats interactive

An interactive diagram showing details about the main habitats in the ocean.

Carbon cycle interactive (intermediate)

An interactive carbon cycle diagram naming the major processes.

Carbon cycle interactive (foundation)

Use this interactive carbon cycle to learn about the main processes involved.

Explore Lady Elliot Island using Google Maps

Explore this section of the Great Barrier Reef

Dive with a giant ocean sunfish

Go diving with a giant ocean sunfish off Penida Island, Bali

Where are different marine ecosystems found?

Discover three ocean habitats and where they can be found

Common types of plastic and where to find them

This diagram shows ten kinds of plastic and what they are commonly used for

The top causes of ocean plastic pollution

Learn the most common offenders for ocean plastic pollution

Where is the North Pacific Gyre?

How do ocean currents create gyres?

Seven different types of plastic

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

A simple design process

This diagram explains the steps involved in the design process.

Ocean plastics facts and figures

Explore the facts and figures surrounding ocean plastics pollution

Life cycle of a plastic bottle

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

Global plastics production

Learn about the history of global plastic production

How is plastic recycled?

Find out how plastic bottles are turned into new clothing

Where does plastic come from?

Follow the production process from crude oil to the products we use every day

How are plastic bottles made?

Discover the stages involved in plastic bottle manufacturing

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

What's happens inside a self-driving car?

Look inside our self-driving car

How is the mBot similar to a driverless car? How is it different?

Comparing my mBot to a driverless car using an interactive diagram

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

Coral life gallery with additional taxonomic and behavioural information

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 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

Expedition inside an Arctic glacier

Follow this immersive 360 journey into an Arctic glacier

Why is the water cycle important to us?

How is water recycled around the world by nature?

Where does it rain more, and why?

Learn about the water cycle.

What kind of rubbish is found on the world’s beaches?

The top culprits of beach pollution.

How does the Gulf Stream affect the British climate?

Learn how with this ocean circulation map.

How many countries border the Arctic Ocean?

A political map showing the different countries in the Arctic circle.

How has ocean acidity changed over time?

Present sea-surface pH

How has the arctic sea ice changed over time?

Explore past and predicted changes in Arctic sea ice

How salty is the ocean?

Map of varying salt levels across the oceans

How warm is the ocean?

Learn more about ocean surface temperatures with this map.

Why is thermohaline circulation so important?

Learn more about thermohaline circulation and why it is important.

Which creatures live in the seas around the UK?

Explore the diversity of UK marine life

What are the seven wonders of the marine world?

Do you know the seven wonders of the sea?

What are the UK's marine landmarks?

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

How do explorers cross the frozen Arctic Ocean?

Travelling in the arctic can be a dangerous, yet exhilarating experience!

How is science conducted across the arctic?

Learn more about the important research being conducted in the arctic

How do arctic scientists get ready to go home?

Find out how the team packed up their Arctic home

How do you make an ice hole?

It's not as easy as it looks...

What does the high arctic environment look like?

Explore the beauty of the Arctic

What is it like to live at an Ice Base?

How does it differ to life at home?

How do scientists work in the remote Arctic?

Learn about how scientists conduct their research in this inhospitable environment.

What do you wear in the Arctic?

What do you need to wear to survive in the arctic?

How do scientists collect water samples in the arctic?

Find out how scientists sample the Arctic Ocean

How have penguins adapted to the Antarctic?

How are penguins suited to the Antarctic?

How do arctic scientists prepare for an expedition?

How many eggs do you need for an Arctic expedition?

How do you get to an Arctic Ice Base?

The joys of flying in the Arctic

How do you take samples from the arctic ice?

Taking glacier samples involves a lot of shovelling and hacking away

Equipment used in the Arctic

Learn why there's a bicycle without wheels in the middle of the Arctic

What is life like at a polar ice base?

Learn about the life of the explorers behind the scenes at the Ice Base

How do you become a polar explorer?

Do you have what it takes to become a polar explorer?

Which creatures live in the Arctic?

Meet the wildlife that has adapted to survive in Arctic conditions

How to identify different types of coral?

Learn how to identify different types of coral

Multimedia Collections

Take Action

Ocean life treasure hunt

Whale spotting quiz

The really tough ocean quiz

Carbon cycle quiz

Carbon dice activity

Carbon cycle role play

Caring for the ocean

Caring for the Arctic

Arctic Food Web

Sea champion pledge

Guide to Home School with Common Seas

Plastic quiz

Problem plastic hunt

Plastic bin weigh-in

Plastic degradation test

Potato stamp wrapping paper

Bioplastic decorations

Design a plastic biodegrade test

Plastic properties investigations

How to make slime

How to sample for microplastics

Coral food chain mobile

How does pressure change with depth?

Incredible edible polyp

Animal dive signs game

Submarine engineer

Ocean mapper

ROV scientist

Challenges when driving a submersible

Marine biologist

Mission Director

Dissolving ‘coral’ and ‘shells’ in vinegar

Ocean acidification in a cup

Tyre drag relay

How holey is ice?

Ocean detectives

How does the ocean move?

Ocean circulation demo

The albedo effect

Sea level rise investigation

Blubber gloves

Keeping warm investigation

Arctic food chain mobile

Units

Ocean & Climate Science Ages 11-14

Ocean Plastics Geography Ages 11-14

Ocean Plastics Design and Technology Ages 11-14

Ocean Plastics Science Ages 11-14

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular Ages 11-14

Submarine STEM Science Ages 11-14

Frozen Oceans Geography Ages 11-14

Frozen Oceans Science Ages 11-14

Coral Oceans Science Ages 11-14

Code Smart Computing Ages 11-14

My Voice-My School Citizenship English Ages 7-11 Ages 11-14

My Voice-My School Citizenship English Ages 11-14 Ages 14-16

Ocean & Climate Geography Ages 11-14

Lessons

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 9

Unit assessment

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 7

Ocean as climate hero

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 8

History of ocean and climate action

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 6

Our unloved backyard

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 5

Human dependence on the ocean

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 4

Ocean climate impacts

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 3

The ocean carbon cycle

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 2

Climate clues

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 1

How should the ocean be divided?

Science | Ages 11-14

Lesson 4

Ocean as climate ally

Science | Ages 11-14

Lesson 5

Protecting ocean biodiversity

Science | Ages 11-14

Lesson 3

Climate change impacts and the ocean

Science | Ages 11-14

Lesson 2

How do we know about climate change?

Science | Ages 11-14

Lesson 7

The other carbon problem

Science | Ages 11-14

Lesson 6

How is life adapted to ocean habitats?

Science | Ages 11-14

Lesson 1

The carbon cycle and climate

How do scientists share their findings?

What is the effect of human impact on the reef?

How do forces affect coral expeditions?

How have reef specialists evolved and adapated?

How is energy transferred on the reef?

How do scientists use classification?

How do scientists explore underwater?

Our ocean voyage

Coral Oceans

Science | Ages 11-14

Lesson 8

Coral Live Prep 11-14

Design and Technology | Ages 11-14

Lesson 6

Design task

Design and Technology | Ages 11-14

Lesson 5

Can redesigning products help?

Design and Technology | Ages 11-14

Lesson 4

Should we repair?

Design and Technology | Ages 11-14

Lesson 3

How do we reduce, reuse and refuse plastic products?

Design and Technology | Ages 11-14

Lesson 2

Why should we recycle?

Design and Technology | Ages 11-14

Lesson 1

What can we do to reduce ocean plastic pollution?

Science | Ages 11-14

Lesson 1

How are plastics made?

Science | Ages 11-14

Lesson 2

Why are plastics useful?

Science | Ages 11-14

Lesson 3

What happens to plastic when you throw it away?

Science | Ages 11-14

Lesson 4

How does plastic affect the environment?

Science | Ages 11-14

Lesson 5

Plastics and bioaccumulation

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 9

Plastics fieldwork (local area)

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 8

Plastics fieldwork (school grounds)

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 7

Plastics decision making exercise

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 6

Approaches to reducing ocean plastic pollution

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 5

The global journey of plastic waste

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 4

How can we deal with all the plastic waste?

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 3

Plastic case study - tourism in Kenya

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 2

What is plastic and why is it a problem in the ocean?