Ages 14-16

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

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.

Who relies on the coral reef in Timor-Leste?

Welcome to Timor-Leste

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

What are the consequences of microplastics in the oceans?

Introducing the issue of marine plastics and its impact

What are field sampling techniques for plastics?

An insight into field sampling techniques for plastics

How do scientists investigate the impact of plastics?

Find out how scientists investigate the impact of plastics

How can science help understand the impact of plastics?

Science and society

Coral expedition: wonders of coral

Enjoy the wonders of this unique environment

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?

Channel 4 News reports from the Arctic

Find out how a reporter viewed the Arctic science

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

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

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.

Ocean carbon cycle (advanced)

An interactive diagram describing the main processes in the ocean carbon cycle.

Carbon cycle interactive (intermediate)

An interactive carbon cycle diagram naming the major processes.

Carbon fluxes interactive (advanced)

Find out how carbon moves around the planet, and about the impact of human activity.

Carbon stores interactive (advanced)

Find out where carbon is stored.

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

How is wave energy converted into electricity?

The waves of the ocean are a constant source of energy - how can it be harvested?

How do solar panels generate electricity?

Solar panels convert the energy of the sun into electricity we can use

How do wind turbines generate electricity?

These giant turbines provide a lot of clean energy

Where does our electricity come from?

The sources of the electricity we use in the UK, in the Netherlands and in the EU, explained

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

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

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 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

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 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

How will the melting Arctic ice affect ocean circulation?

Explore how changes in the Arctic could affect ocean circulation

How do toxins build up through the food web?

Learn about bioaccumulation.

Where do microplastics come from?

Learn about the different sources of microplastics.

Where is carbon stored?

There are four major carbon stores on the planet. Learn about them here.

Energy flow in the marine community

Discover how energy flows through the marine ecosystem

What is the marine carbon cycle?

What would happen in the carbon cycle if there were no zooplankton?

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 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.

What happens in a microplastics laboratory?

Find what takes place in a marine plastics lab

What are the impacts of marine plastic pollution?

Understand some of the impacts of marine plastics

What are microplastics and how do we research them?

What are microplastics?

How do scientists research copepods?

Follow a day in the life of an Arctic researcher looking at plankton

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 you make an ice hole?

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

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 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

Plankton, Plastics and Poo

Take Action

Ocean life treasure hunt

Whale spotting quiz

The really tough ocean quiz

Carbon cycle quiz

Carbon dice activity

Carbon budget activity

How to sample for microplastics

Units

Ocean & Climate Science Geography Ages 14-16

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular Ages 14-16

Frozen Oceans Geography Ages 14-16

Frozen Oceans Science Ages 14-16

Coral Oceans Science Ages 14-16

Coral Oceans Geography Ages 14-16

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

Plankton, Plastics and Poo Science Ages 14-16

Climate and Energy Geography Ages 14-16

Lessons

Ocean & Climate

Geography | Ages 11-14

Lesson 1

How should the ocean be divided?

Ocean & Climate

Science / Geography | Ages 14-16

Lesson 1

The carbon cycle, stores, and fluxes

Geography | Ages 14-16

Lesson 8

How can governments plan for a low carbon future? Part two

Geography | Ages 14-16

Lesson 7

How can governments plan for a low carbon future? Part one

Geography | Ages 14-16

Lesson 6

What will our future energy needs be?

Geography | Ages 14-16

Lesson 5

What are the issues with renewable energy?

Geography | Ages 14-16

Lesson 4

How is energy produced?

Geography | Ages 14-16

Lesson 3

How can we predict the weather of the future?

Geography | Ages 14-16

Lesson 2

What impacts the weather of NW Europe?

Geography | Ages 14-16

Lesson 1

What is the global atmospheric circulation model?

Cross-curricular | Ages 14-16

Lesson 3

Our ocean in crisis 14-16

Cross-curricular | Ages 14-16

Lesson 2

Our ocean and us 14-16

Cross-curricular | Ages 14-16

Lesson 1

Our wonderful oceans 14-16

Reforestation in the Amazon

Wildlife Conservation

Environmental Change in Borneo

Savannah and Desert

Tropical Rainforests and Temperate Forests

Tundra and Taiga biomes

Introduction to Biomes

Une journée au zoo

Sept nouvelles merveilles du monde

Le Manchot

Château de Versailles

Writing to inform and explain

Poetry and Ellis Island

Persuasive writing

Use of setting in gothic literature

The Heart - Cardiovascular disease

The Heart - Electrical control of the heartbeat

The Heart - Internal Structure

The Heart - External Structure

Auditory System - Sound Waves and The Outer Ear

Auditory System - Middle and Inner Ear

Auditory system - Ear and Disease

Auditory system - Balance

Respiratory System - Ventilation and Breathing

Respiratory System - Lung structure

Respiratory System - Gas exchange in the alveoli

Respiratory System - Diseases

Science | Ages 14-16

Lesson 7

Which MPA proposal is the best?

Science | Ages 14-16

Lesson 6

How are members of the community affected by MPAs?

Science | Ages 14-16

Lesson 5

How can we protect the reef?

Science | Ages 14-16

Lesson 4

How do we decide which areas to protect?

Science | Ages 14-16

Lesson 3

How can humans indirectly threaten reefs?

Science | Ages 14-16

Lesson 2

How can humans directly threaten reefs?