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Videos

Coral Live 2019 Promo Video
Follow our live investigations, Q&As and meet the expert events directly from Curaçao.
Submarine Live 2019 Promo Video
Join in on a journey of exploration of the Indian Ocean's uncharted depths.
Arctic Live 2019 Promo Video
Follow our live investigations and Q&As directly from the international research centre on Svalbard.
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
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: government
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
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

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
The 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
Where does plastic come from?
Follow the production process from crude oil to the products we use every day
How is plastic recycled?
Find out how plastic bottles are turned into new clothing
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

STEAM Activities

Units

Ocean Plastics Geography 11-14

Ocean Plastics Design and Technology 11-14

Ocean Plastics Science 11-14

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular 11-14

Submarine STEM Science 11 - 14

Google Expeditions Science 11 - 14 14 - 16

Google Expeditions English 11 - 14 14 - 16

Google Expeditions Geography 11 - 14 14 - 16

Frozen Oceans Geography 11 - 14

Frozen Oceans Science 11 - 14

Coral Oceans Science 11 - 14

Code Smart Computing 11 - 14

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

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

Lessons

Lesson 6.

Design task

Lesson 1.

What can we do to reduce ocean plastic pollution?

Lesson 2.

Why should we recycle?

Lesson 3.

How do we reduce, reuse and refuse plastic products?

Lesson 4.

Should we repair?

Lesson 5.

Can redesigning products help?

Lesson 1.

How are plastics made?

Lesson 2.

Why are plastics useful?

Lesson 3.

What happens to plastic when you throw it away?

Lesson 4.

How does plastic affect the environment?

Lesson 5.

Plastics and bioaccumulation

Lesson 1.

What is the 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch' really like?

Lesson 2.

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

Lesson 3.

Plastic case study - tourism in Kenya

Lesson 4.

How can we deal with all the plastic waste?

Lesson 5.

The global journey of plastic waste

Lesson 6.

Approaches to reducing ocean plastic pollution

Lesson 7.

Plastics decision making exercise

Lesson 8.

Plastics fieldwork (school grounds)

Lesson 9.

Plastics fieldwork (local area)

Lesson 1.

Our wonderful oceans 11-14

Lesson 2.

Our ocean and us 11-14

Lesson 3.

Our ocean in crisis 11-14

Lesson 9.

Farming in Tanzania

Lesson 8.

Plate Tectonics and Mount Everest

Lesson 4.

Respiratory System - Diseases

Lesson 2.

Respiratory System - Gas exchange in the alveoli

Lesson 1.

Respiratory System - Lung structure

Lesson 3.

Respiratory System - Ventilation and Breathing

Lesson 7.

Auditory system - Balance

Lesson 8.

Auditory system - Ear and Disease

Lesson 6.

Auditory System - Middle and Inner Ear

Lesson 5.

Auditory System - Sound Waves and The Outer Ear

Lesson 9.

The Heart - External Structure

Lesson 10.

The Heart - Internal Structure

Lesson 11.

The Heart - Electrical control of the heartbeat

Lesson 12.

The Heart - Cardiovascular disease

Lesson 5.

Analytical writing and Mount Everest

Lesson 2.

Comparative writing and the Hadzabe tribe

Lesson 1.

Descriptive writing and underwater Galapagos

Lesson 7.

Drama and The Lower East Side Tenement Museum

Lesson 6.

Use of setting in gothic literature

Lesson 4.

Persuasive writing

Lesson 8.

Poetry and Ellis Island

Lesson 3.

Writing to inform and explain

Lesson 5.

Angel Falls

Lesson 1.

How do scientists explore underwater ecosystems?

Lesson 9.

How can quality education be made universal?

Lesson 8.

How can we make a difference?

Lesson 7.

How can we make our voices heard?

Lesson 6.

How can we improve our ideas for a quality education?

Lesson 5.

What are our ideas for improving education?

Lesson 4.

How can education be improved?

Lesson 3.

What is education like where you live?

Lesson 2.

How can we learn from others?

Lesson 1.

What does a quality education mean to you?

Lesson 6.

Submarine life support investigation

Lesson 5.

Submarine materials investigation

Lesson 4.

Submarine pressure investigation

Lesson 3.

Submarine launch investigation

Lesson 2.

Submarine buoyancy investigation

Lesson 1.

Submarine shape investigation

Lesson 7.

How do scientists share their findings?

Lesson 6.

What is the effect of human impact on the reef?

Lesson 4.

How have reef specialists evolved and adapted?

Lesson 5.

How do forces affect deep coral exploration?

Lesson 2.

How do scientists use classification in coral habitats?

Lesson 3.

How is energy transferred on the reef?

Lesson 9.

Designing our smart city pt. 3

Lesson 7.

Designing our smart city pt. 1

Lesson 8.

Designing our smart city pt. 2

Lesson 6.

What do I do next?

Lesson 4.

What’s around me?

Lesson 5.

Safety and signalling

Lesson 2.

Controlling cars with code

Lesson 3.

Where am I?

Lesson 1.

Robot cars and smart cities

Lesson 6.

Can ice melting in the Arctic really cause sea level rise?

Lesson 5.

Ocean detectives

Lesson 4.

How can we investigate photosynthesis in the Arctic safely?

Lesson 3.

How does ocean acidification affect communities?

Lesson 2.

How does ocean acidification affect organisms?

Lesson 1.

Are humans causing ocean acidification?

Lesson 7.

The next chapter

Lesson 6.

Heading home

Lesson 5.

A warming world?

Lesson 4.

Lessons from the deep

Lesson 3.

Life beneath the ice

Lesson 2.

The Arctic Ocean

Lesson 1.

Northern exposures

Subject Updates

Live Lessons

FREE

Incredible edible polyp

This activity is a fun way of learning about the basic anatomy of the coral polyp, the tiny animal that creates the reef. Join Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop, as he hosts this interactive live session which yo...
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Coral restoration with Dr Kristen Marhaver

Your chance to ask Dr Kristen Marhaver about her work and life as a marine biologist working to protect and restore coral reefs. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

Jamie and Ellie are ready to answer questions from young people all around the world.
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Coral reproduction with Dr Kristen Marhaver

Your chance to ask Dr Kristen Marhaver about her work and life as a marine biologist working to protect and restore coral reefs. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Ellie, Kevin and Rebecca

In this broadcast live from Curacao, Ellie speaks to researchers Kevin and Rebecca from the University of Alabama, about their obsession with sand, and the incredible world of tiny creatures (called '...
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Coral food chain mobile (AM)

This activity introduces students to a range of living things and animals on the coral reef and examines how they are connected.
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Coral ecosystems with Dr Mark Vermeij

Your chance to ask Dr Mark Vermeij about his research into the evolutionary and ecological dynamics of marine organisms. You can submit you students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Jamie and Cor

Ever wondered whether you can sleep underwater? Jamie and Cor Hameete from the CARMABI Education department are ready to answer questions like these and more from students all over the world.
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Coral food chain mobile (PM)

This activity introduces students to a range of living things and animals on the coral reef and examines how they are connected.
FREE

Coral ecology with Dr Mark Vermeij

Your chance to ask Dr Mark Vermeij about his research into the evolutionary and ecological dynamics of marine organisms. You can submit you students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Ellie and Lucas

Ever wondered whether you can sleep underwater? Jamie and Lucas are ready to answer questions like these and more from students all over the world.
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Coral and climate with Dr Rene van der Zande

Your chance to ask Dr Rene van der Zande about his work which focuses on the earliest life stages of corals. You can submit you students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Jamie and Mischa

Want to know whether the team pack anything special from home? Students can ask Mischa and Jamie anything in this live Q&A session.
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Coral in a high CO2 world (PM)

This session illustrates how the increase in carbon dioxide in the ocean is lowering pH levels, thus impacting marine life. The first activity Ocean acidification in a cup shows how water becomes more...
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Coral and CO2 with Dr Rene van der Zande

Your chance to ask Dr Rene van der Zande about his work which focuses on the earliest life stages of corals. You can submit you students’ questions in advance or live.
FREE

Coral Q&A with Jamie and Jasper

Want to know whether the team pack anything special from home? Students can ask Jamie and Jasper anything in this live Q&A session.
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Going deeper (AM)

In the first part of this session Jamie demonstrates the relationship between pressure and depth with a simple activity called Under pressure. The second part of the session helps students investigate...
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Deep coral with Dr Pim Bongaerts

Your chance to ask Dr Pim Bongaerts about his research which focuses on the molecular ecology of coral reefs, using genome sequencing methods to study adaptation and connectivity in coral populations....
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Coral Q&A sponge special with Jamie and Dr Jasper de Goeij (AM)

Ask Jamie and Jasper about their most thrilling underwater experiences live! The team will be joined by the sponge research group with an underwater demonstration.
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Going deeper (PM)

In the first part of this session Jamie demonstrates the relationship between pressure and depth with a simple activity called Under pressure. The second part of the session helps students investigate...
FREE

Twilight zone with Dr Pim Bongaerts

Your chance to ask Dr Pim Bongaerts about his research which focuses on the molecular ecology of coral reefs, using genome sequencing methods to study adaptation and connectivity in coral populations....
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Coral Q&A sponge special with Jamie and Dr Jasper de Goeij (PM)

Ask Jamie and Jasper about their most thrilling underwater experiences live! The team will be joined by the sponge research group with an underwater demonstration.
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Streamlined sharks (AM)

This exciting activity asks students to investigate the relationship between shape and water resistance.
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Adaptation on the reef with Kelly Latijnhouwers

Your chance to ask Kelly Latijnhouwers about her work as a coral reef ecologist and research scientist. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
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Coral Q&A with Jamie and Daisy

What is the most useful tool used while doing research underwater? Jamie and Daisy attempt to answer more questions than ever before!
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Streamlined sharks (PM)

This exciting activity asks students to investigate the relationship between shape and water resistance.
FREE

Coral evolution with Kelly Latijnhouwers

Your chance to ask Kelly Latijnhouwers about her work as a coral reef ecologist and research scientist. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
FREE

Coral Q&A with Jamie and Iris

What is the most useful tool used while doing research underwater? Jamie and Iris attempt to answer more questions than ever before!
FREE

Submarine Q&A (AM)

What is the deepest you have ever been in a submarine? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in th...
FREE

Submarine engineer (AM)

In this activity you will learn about the principles of buoyancy and especially neutral buoyancy. Divers, submersibles and submarines alter the air levels in their buoyancy systems to change their den...
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Submarine Q&A (PM)

Why are the submarines yellow? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indian Ocean. This liv...
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Submarine engineer (PM)

In this activity you will learn about the principles of buoyancy and especially neutral buoyancy. Divers, submersibles and submarines alter the air levels in their buoyancy systems to change their den...
FREE

Submarine Q&A (AM)

Why is deep sea exploration needed? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indian Ocean.
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ROV Scientist (AM)

In this activity you will learn about how scientists use Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) to collect samples from the seafloor. A ROV scientist will use ‘remote controls’ to direct the ROV from the s...
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Submarine Q&A (PM)

Have any new plants or animals been discovered during the expedition? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their resear...
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ROV Scientist (PM)

In this activity you will learn about how scientists use Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) to collect samples from the seafloor. A ROV scientist will use ‘remote controls’ to direct the ROV from the s...
FREE

Submarine Q&A (AM)

How easy is it to explore the deep ocean? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indian Ocea...
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Submarine shape (AM)

In this activity students use different shapes of modelling clay to find a shape that will take exactly seven seconds to fall through a cylinder of water. Students will learn about water resistance an...
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Submarine Q&A (PM)

What inspired you to what to explore the deep sea? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the In...
FREE

Submarine shape (PM)

In this activity students use different shapes of modelling clay to find a shape that will take exactly seven seconds to fall through a cylinder of water. Students will learn about water resistance an...
FREE

Submarine Q&A (AM)

Will climate change affect the deep sea environment? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the ...
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Submarine buoyancy (AM)

This activity sees students use modelling clay, coins or other masses to make a ping pong ball neutrally buoyant. Student will learn that neutral buoyancy is achieved when the ball is maintaining a co...
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Submarine Q&A (PM)

What is the biggest danger when exploring the deep sea? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in t...
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Submarine buoyancy (PM)

This activity sees students use modelling clay, coins or other masses to make a ping pong ball neutrally buoyant. Student will learn that neutral buoyancy is achieved when the ball is maintaining a co...
FREE

Submarine Q&A (AM)

How long did it take to design and build a submersible that could be use to explore the deep sea? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descen...
FREE

Submarine pressure (AM)

In this activity you will learn about the challenge’s submersibles face when trying to explore the deep-sea. Submariners face the effects of pressure with increasing depth, so therefore the design of ...
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Submarine Q&A (PM)

What is your favourite thing about the deep ocean? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the In...
FREE

Submarine pressure (PM)

In this activity you will learn about the challenge’s submersibles face when trying to explore the deep-sea. Submariners face the effects of pressure with increasing depth, so therefore the design of ...
FREE

Arctic food web (AM)

This food web activity introduces young people to a range of organisms that they may come across during an Arctic expedition. Students will be asked to identify, classify and group organisms to build ...
FREE

Arctic science with Clara Nielson (AM)

This session is your chance to ask Clara Nielson about her PhD in marine biology and her research on how pollution is changing the ocean. Submit your students’ questions in advance to increase their c...
FREE

Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

Want to know whether the team pack anything special from home? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session.
FREE

Arctic food web (PM)

This food web activity introduces young people to a range of organisms that they may come across during an Arctic expedition. Students will be asked to identify, classify and group organisms to build ...
FREE

Arctic science with Clara Nielson (PM)

This session is your chance to ask Clara Nielson about her PhD in marine biology and her research on how pollution is changing the ocean. Submit your students’ questions in advance to increase their c...
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Keeping warm (AM)

This activity is a fun way of learning about how explorers survive the extreme conditions in the Arctic. Students will investigate different materials and compare how they perform as insulators. Stude...
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Polar life with Nick Cox (AM)

This session is your chance to ask Nick Cox, UK Arctic Research Station Manager about his experience working with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) for over 40 years and his work supporting polar res...
FREE

Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

What is the coldest temperature you have experienced? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session.
FREE

Keeping warm (PM)

This activity is a fun way of learning about how explorers survive the extreme conditions in the Arctic. Students will investigate different materials and compare how they perform as insulators. Stude...
FREE

Polar life with Nick Cox (PM)

This session is your chance to ask Nick Cox, UK Arctic Research Station Manager about his experience working with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) for over 40 years and his work supporting polar res...
FREE

Ocean acidification (AM)

This fun investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process called ocea...
FREE

High CO2 in the Arctic with Hannah Green (AM)

This session is your chance to ask Hannah Green about her PhD in ocean acidification and her research on what the impacts of high CO2 concentrations levels in the ocean will have on the Arctic.Submit ...
FREE

Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

How long does it take to get from the base to the sample site? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session.
FREE

Ocean acidification (PM)

This fun investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process called ocea...
FREE

High CO2 in the Arctic with Hannah Green (PM)

This session is your chance to ask Hannah Green about her PhD in ocean acidification and her research on what the impacts of high CO2concentrations levels in the ocean will have on the Arctic.Submit y...
FREE

Sampling for microplastics (AM)

This investigation is a great way of learning about how extensive the issue of microplastics is. Scientists have already identified microplastics in the Arctic, but how much is there? Students will co...
FREE

Ocean plastics with Dr Ceri Lewis (AM)

This session is your chance to ask Dr Ceri Lewis, a Senior Lecturer in Marine Biology at the University of Exeter, about her research into microplastics in the Arctic and beyond. Submit your students’...
FREE

Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

What do you think the Arctic will look like in the future? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session.
FREE

Sampling for microplastics (PM)

This investigation is a great way of learning about how extensive the issue of microplastics is. Scientists have already identified microplastics in the Arctic, but how much is there? Students will co...
FREE

Ocean plastics with Dr Ceri Lewis (PM)

This session is your chance to ask Dr Ceri Lewis, a Senior Lecturer in Marine Biology at the University of Exeter, about her research into microplastics in the Arctic and beyond. Submit your students’...
FREE

Sea level rise (AM)

This activity is a great way of learning about sea level rise. This is a good way to clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the Arctic will cause sea levels to rise. This inves...
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Adventure science with Ellie Mackay (AM)

This session is your chance to ask Ellie Mackay about her extensive experience as a science communicator, extreme environment filmmaker and field producer. Submit your students’ questions in advance ...
FREE

Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

Have you seen any polar bears or other animals? How close did they get? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session.
FREE

Sea level rise (PM)

This activity is a great way of learning about sea level rise, and is a good way to clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the Arctic will cause sea levels to rise.This investig...
FREE

Adventure science with Ellie Mackay (PM)

This session is your chance to ask Ellie Mackay about her extensive experience as a science communicator, extreme environment filmmaker and field producer. Submit your students’ questions in advance t...
FREE

Incredible edible polyp (AM)

This activity is a fun way of learning about the basic anatomy of the coral polyp, the tiny animal that creates the reef. Join Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop, as he hosts this interactive live session which yo...
FREE

Coral restoration with Dr Valerie Chamberland (AM)

Your chance to ask Dr Valerie Chamberland about her work and life as a marine biologist working to protect and restore coral reefs. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
FREE

Coral Q&A with Jamie and Lucas

Join Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop and Lucas Tichy for this Coral Q&A session. Ever wondered whether you can sleep underwater? Students from all over the world have the opportunity to ask the researchers ...
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Incredible edible polyp (PM)

This activity is a fun way of learning about the basic anatomy of the coral polyp, the tiny animal that creates the reef. Join Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop, as he hosts this interactive live session which yo...
FREE

Coral restoration with Dr Valerie Chamberland (PM)

Your chance to ask Dr Valerie Chamberland about her work and life as a marine biologist working to protect and restore coral reefs. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
FREE

Coral food chain mobile (AM)

This activity introduces students to a range of living things and animals on the coral reef and examines how they are connected.
FREE

Coral ecosystems with Dr Mark Vermeij (AM)

Your chance to ask Dr Mark Vermeij about his research into the evolutionary and ecological dynamics of marine organisms. You can submit you students’ questions in advance or live.
FREE

Coral Q&A - A sponge special with Ben and Jasper

Ever wondered whether you can sleep underwater? In this live Q&A session students from all over the world have the opportunity to ask the researchers and scientists currently working and collectin...
FREE

Coral food chain mobile (PM)

This activity introduces students to a range of living things and animals on the coral reef and examines how they are connected.
FREE

Coral ecosystems with Dr Mark Vermeij (PM)

Your chance to ask Dr Mark Vermeij about his research into the evolutionary and ecological dynamics of marine organisms. You can submit you students’ questions in advance or live.
FREE

Reefs under threat (AM)

This session illustrates how the increase in carbon dioxide in the ocean is lowering pH levels, thus impacting marine life. The first activity Ocean acidification in a cup shows how water becomes more...
FREE

Corals and sponges with Niklas A. Kornder (AM)

Your chance to ask Niklas A. Kornder, PhD Candidate at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) about his work which focuses on how coral and sponges work together, alongside a peak at cutting edge coral ree...
FREE

Coral Q&A with Meggie, Sara and Jamie

Want to know whether the team pack anything special from home? In this live Q&A session students from all over the world have the opportunity to ask the researchers and scientists currently workin...
FREE

Reefs under threat (PM)

This session illustrates how the increase in carbon dioxide in the ocean is lowering pH levels, thus impacting marine life. The first activity Ocean acidification in a cup shows how water becomes more...
FREE

Corals and sponges with Niklas A. Kornder (PM)

Your chance to ask Niklas A. Kornder, PhD Candidate at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) about his work which focuses on how coral and sponges work together, alongside a peak at cutting edge coral ree...
FREE

Going deeper (AM)

In the first part of this session Jamie demonstrates the relationship between pressure and depth with a simple activity called Under pressure. The second part of the session helps students investigate...
FREE

Corals in the deep with Dr Pim Bongaerts (AM)

Your chance to ask Dr Pim Bongaerts about his research which focuses on the molecular ecology of coral reefs, using genome sequencing methods to study adaptation and connectivity in coral populations....
FREE

Coral Q&A with Ben and Jamie

Want to know what has been the scariest experience the scientists have had? In this live Q&A session students from all over the world have the opportunity to ask the researchers and scientists cur...
FREE

Going deeper (PM)

In the first part of this session Jamie demonstrates the relationship between pressure and depth with a simple activity called Under pressure. The second part of the session helps students investigate...
FREE

Corals in the deep with Dr Pim Bongaerts (PM)

Your chance to ask Dr Pim Bongaerts about his research which focuses on the molecular ecology of coral reefs, using genome sequencing methods to study adaptation and connectivity in coral populations....
FREE

Streamlined sharks (AM)

This exciting activity asks students to investigate the relationship between shape and water resistance.
FREE

Adaptation on the reef with Dr Kristen Marhaver (AM)

Your chance to ask Dr Kristen Marhaver about her work increasing coral reproduction on the reef. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
FREE

Coral Q&A with Dr. Rene and Jamie

What is the most useful tool used while doing research underwater? In this live Q&A session students from all over the world have the opportunity to ask the researchers and scientists currently wo...
FREE

Streamlined sharks (PM)

This exciting activity asks students to investigate the relationship between shape and water resistance.
FREE

Adaptation on the reef with Dr Kristen Marhaver (PM)

Your chance to ask Dr Kristen Marhaver about her work increasing coral reproduction on the reef. You can submit your students’ questions in advance or live.
FREE

What are plastics?

Plastic is everywhere, yet most people know very little about it. We will be discovering the chemistry behind how plastic is made and why its properties mean that some people think plastic is fantasti...
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Where are plastics?

We all buy products made from plastic. Still, few of us know where these items, big and small, go after they've been used. Join our interview with a science film maker Ellie Mackay, connecting live fr...
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What impact can plastic have?

Often the plastic we throw away makes it's way into natural environments such as the ocean. Join our presenter as they host this interview with an animal conservation expert to discover the journey pl...
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What can I do?

We know that the way we use plastic is not good for the environment but what can we do as an individual, group, or community to change things? Join our presenter as they host this interview with susta...
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Christmas craft

Christmas is a holiday where gifts are shared. But to ensure everyone benefits, including the environment, make sure your gifts are made sustainably. Join our presenter as they host this interview wit...
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Arctic food chain (AM)

This food chain activity introduces young people to a range of living things that they may come across during an Arctic expedition. Students will be asked to identify, classify and group organisms to ...
FREE

Adventures in the Arctic with Ellie Mackay (AM)

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic is your chance to ask Ellie Mackay about her extensive experience as a science communicator, extreme environment filmmaker and field producer. Submit your st...
FREE

Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic will put your students in contact with live Arctic science! Want to know whether the team pack anything special from home? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie a...
FREE

Arctic food chain (PM)

This food chain activity introduces young people to a range of living things that they may come across during an Arctic expedition. Students will be asked to identify, classify and group organisms to ...
FREE

Adventures in the Arctic with Ellie Mackay (PM)

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic is your chance to ask Ellie Mackay about her extensive experience as a science communicator, extreme environment filmmaker and field producer. Submit your st...
FREE

Keeping warm in the Arctic (AM)

This live lesson activity is a fun way of learning about how explorers survive the extreme conditions in the Arctic. Students will investigate different materials and compare how they perform as insul...
FREE

How to survive in the Arctic with Nick Cox (AM)

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic explores what it is like to live above the Arctic Circle. Arctic research station leader Nick Cox will answer questions about his work at the UK's Arctic Res...
FREE

Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic will put your students in contact with live Arctic science! What is the coldest temperature the team have experienced? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anyth...
FREE

Keeping warm in the Arctic (PM)

This live lesson activity is a fun way of learning about how explorers survive the extreme conditions in the Arctic. Students will investigate different materials and compare how they perform as insul...
FREE

How to survive in the Arctic with Nick Cox (PM)

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic explores what it is like to live above the Arctic Circle. Arctic research station leader Nick Cox will answer questions about his work at the UK's Arctic Res...
FREE

What happens if the Arctic melts? (AM)

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic is a great way of learning about sea level rise and clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the Arctic will cause sea levels to rise. T...
FREE

Science of a changing Arctic (AM)

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic is your chance to ask the science team about how the Arctic is changing and the challenges this raises. Submit your students’ questions in advance to increas...
FREE

Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic will put your students in contact with live Arctic science! Have they seen any polar bears or other animals? How close did they get? Students can ask Jamie a...
FREE

What happens if the Arctic melts? (PM)

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic is a great way of learning about sea level rise and clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the Arctic will cause sea levels to rise.Th...
FREE

Science of a changing Arctic (PM)

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic is your chance to ask the science team about how the Arctic is changing and the challenges this raises. Submit your students’ questions in advance to increas...
FREE

How to sample for plastics (AM)

This live investigation broadcast from the Arctic is a great way of learning about how extensive the issue of microplastics is. Scientists have already identified microplastics in the Arctic, but how ...
FREE

Plastics in the Arctic with Dr Ceri Lewis (AM)

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic is your chance to ask Dr Ceri Lewis, Associate Professor in Marine Biology at the University of Exeter, about her research into microplastics in the Arctic a...
FREE

Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic will put your students in contact with live Arctic science! What do you think the Arctic will look like in the future? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anyth...
FREE

How to sample for plastics (PM)

This live investigation broadcast from the Arctic is a great way of learning about how extensive the issue of microplastics is. Scientists have already identified microplastics in the Arctic, but how ...
FREE

Plastics in the Arctic with Dr Ceri Lewis (PM)

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic is your chance to ask Dr Ceri Lewis, Associate Professor in Marine Biology at the University of Exeter, about her research into microplastics in the Arctic a...
FREE

How does CO2 affect the ocean? (AM)

This fun live lesson investigation, broadcast from the Arctic, aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in ...
FREE

Carbon emissions and the Arctic with Dr Helen Findlay (AM)

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic is your chance to learn about science in the Arctic, and ask Dr Helen Findlay about the impacts high CO2 concentrations levels in the ocean will have on the ...
FREE

Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic will put your students in contact with live Arctic science! How long does it take to get from the base to the sample site? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie a...
FREE

How does CO2 affect the ocean? (PM)

This fun live lesson investigation, broadcast from the Arctic, aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in ...
FREE

Carbon emissions and the Arctic with Dr Helen Findlay (PM)

This live lesson broadcast from the Arctic is your chance to learn about science in the Arctic, and ask Dr Helen Findlay about the impacts high CO2 concentrations levels in the ocean will have on the ...
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