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Coral Live 2019 Promo Video
Follow our live investigations, Q&As and meet the expert events directly from Curaçao.
Swim with whale sharks in 360
Experience swimming with whale sharks in 360
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
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
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'
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 have penguins adapted?
What makes penguin feathers so special?
Coral expedition: wonders of coral
Enjoy the wonders of this unique environment
Igloo video diary
What's it like to sleep in an igloo in the middle of the Arctic?
Polar science cartoon
What is it like to be an Arctic scientist?
Phillipe Cousteau at the Ice Base
Why do journalists visit the Ice Base?
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
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
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
Journey to Ny-Alesund
Travel to the UK Arctic Research Station
What trends are there in sea ice coverage?
Sea ice 1979 - 2012

Images & slideshows

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?
Where are different marine ecosystems found?
Discover three ocean habitats and where they can be found
The top causes of ocean plastic pollution
Learn the most common offenders for ocean plastic pollution
How long does plastic take to degrade in the ocean?
How long do these commonly found plastic items take to degrade in the ocean?
Where is the North Pacific Gyre?
How do ocean currents create gyres?
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
Great ocean explorers, scientists and experts
Find out about some of the ocean explorers, scientists and experts working with us
How have penguins survived in the Antarctic?
Learn about penguin features that have contributed to their survival
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 are the different shapes and patterns found on the coral reef?
A gallery focusing on the variety of structures, patterns and textures seen 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
What creatures and organisms live on the coral reefs?
Find out more about the amazing variety of life on the reef
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?
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 happens in a microplastics laboratory?
Find what takes place in a marine plastics lab
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.
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 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 are the different marine habitats around the UK?
Find out about the UK's different marine habitats.
How have penguins evolved over time?
Penguin evolution described through a series of illustrations
How do we use the seas?
Learn about the different ways we use the seas around us.
What animals live in the Arctic?
Explore more about the different living things in the Arctic.
What organisms live in the seas around the UK?
Learn about the diversity of life in the UK's seas.
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.
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 you get to an Arctic Ice Base?
The joys of flying in 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

Our Ocean Planet Science Geography 7-11

Ocean Plastics Cross-curricular 5-7

Ocean Plastics Cross-curricular 7-11

Ocean Plastics Geography 11-14

Ocean Plastics Design and Technology 11-14

Ocean Plastics Science 11-14

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular 5-7

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular 7-11

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular 11-14

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular 14-16

Submarine STEM Science 7-11

Submarine STEM Science 11-14

Frozen Oceans Cross-curricular 7-11

Frozen Oceans Geography 11-14

Frozen Oceans Geography 14-16

Frozen Oceans Science 11-14

Frozen Oceans Science 14-16

Coral Oceans Science 7-11

Coral Oceans Science 11-14

Coral Oceans Science 14-16

Coral Oceans Geography 14-16

Plankton, Plastics and Poo Science 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 14-16

Lesson 2.

Our ocean and us 14-16

Lesson 3.

Our ocean in crisis 14-16

Lesson 1.

Our wonderful oceans 11-14

Lesson 2.

Our ocean and us 11-14

Lesson 3.

Our ocean in crisis 11-14

Lesson 1.

Our wonderful oceans 7-11

Lesson 3.

Our ocean in crisis 7-11

Lesson 1.

Our wonderful oceans 5-7

Lesson 2.

Our ocean and us 5-7

Lesson 3.

Our ocean in crisis 5-7

Lesson 1.

What are plastics?

Lesson 2.

Where are plastics?

Lesson 3.

What impact can plastic have?

Lesson 4.

What can I do?

Lesson 2.

Our ocean and us 7-11

Lesson 1.

What are plastics? Part one

Lesson 5.

What impact can plastic have? Part one

Lesson 6.

What impact can plastic have? Part two

Lesson 7.

What can I do? Part one

Lesson 8.

What can I do? Part two

Lesson 4.

Where are plastics? Part two

Lesson 3.

Where are plastics? Part one

Lesson 2.

What are plastics? Part two

Lesson 7.

Which MPA proposal is the best?

Lesson 6.

How are members of the community affected by MPAs?

Lesson 5.

How can we protect the reef?

Lesson 4.

How do we decide which areas to protect?

Lesson 3.

How can humans indirectly threaten reefs?

Lesson 2.

How can humans directly threaten reefs?

Lesson 1.

How is coral reef biodiversity useful and important?

Lesson 1.

How big and how deep is the ocean?

Lesson 5.

How do you launch a submarine with strong structures?

Lesson 6.

How do you recover a submarine with levers and pulleys?

Lesson 1.

How do scientists explore underwater ecosystems?

Lesson 4.

How do you choose materials for a submarine?

Lesson 3.

What forces affect submarines?

Lesson 2.

What lives in the deep sea?

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 8.

Assessment

Lesson 7.

How do we mitigate coral reef destruction?

Lesson 6.

What are the impacts of coral reef destruction?

Lesson 5.

What are the threats to coral reefs?

Lesson 4.

How do humans use coral reefs?

Lesson 3.

What are the factors of the coral reef ecosystem?

Lesson 2.

What is the structure of a coral reef?

Lesson 1.

Where is Timor-Leste and why does it have coral reefs?

Lesson 7.

Human impact on the reef

Lesson 8.

Coral press conference

Lesson 5.

Coral food chains

Lesson 6.

Adaptation on the reef

Lesson 4.

Coral classification

Lesson 3.

Amazing polyps

Lesson 2.

Reef builders

Lesson 1.

Coral explorer

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 7.

How can you make sure your discoveries have an impact?

Lesson 6.

Do zooplankton eat microplastics? (Conclusion)

Lesson 5.

Do zooplankton eat microplastics? (Experiment set-up)

Lesson 4.

Do zooplankton and microplastics occur together?

Lesson 3.

What are microplastics and where do they come from?

Lesson 2.

How can humans affect the marine environment?

Lesson 1.

Why should we care about zooplankton?

Lesson 12.

Captain’s log

Lesson 11.

The Southern Ocean and penguin evolution with Dr Lucy Quinn

Lesson 10.

The Southern Ocean and penguin adaptation with Dr Lucy Quinn

Lesson 9.

The Pacific Ocean and plastic pollution with Jo Royle

Lesson 8.

The Indian Ocean and classification with Anjani Ganase

Lesson 7.

The Atlantic Ocean and climate with Dr Penny Holliday

Lesson 6.

The Arctic Ocean and the water cycle with Dr Mark Brandon

Lesson 5.

Our ocean voyage with Prof Alex Rogers

Lesson 4.

Using our seas with Emily Penn

Lesson 3.

UK marine life with Dr Ceri Lewis

Lesson 2.

UK marine habitats with Dr Helen Findlay

Lesson 1.

The UK seas with Paul Rose

Lesson 6.

Conference in a classroom

Lesson 5.

From ice to paper

Lesson 4.

Data analysis: biology

Lesson 3.

Research in action

Lesson 2.

Data analysis: chemistry

Lesson 1.

What is ocean acidification?

Lesson 7.

Sea ice: Data analysis

Lesson 6.

Sea ice: Research in action

Lesson 5.

The issue of Arctic ice

Lesson 4.

Conference in a classroom

Lesson 3.

Ocean acidification: Data analysis

Lesson 2.

Ocean acidification: Research in action

Lesson 1.

What is ocean acidification?

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

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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 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 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 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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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 ...
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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...
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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.
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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 ...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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’...
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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.
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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...
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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’...
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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 ...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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 (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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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....
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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...
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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

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....
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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 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.
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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...
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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.
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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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Incredible Invertebrates

This live lesson is an immersive dive on a pristine coral reef, where students will learn about numerous invertebrate species. The CCMI team will guide students through an interactive identification l...
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Incredible Invertebrates

This lesson is a re-broadcast of a live lesson on the 4th March. Live questions can still be submitted during this re-broadcast and will be answered live by coral experts in the Cayman Islands.This li...
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Diving into Iguana life

This live lesson is not an underwater dive, but a “dive” into the intriguing world of the Sister Islands Rock Iguanas (SIRIs) also known to scientists as Cyclura nubila caymanensis. Students will be e...
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Diving into Iguana life

This lesson is a re-broadcast of a live lesson on the 11th March. Live questions can still be submitted during this re-broadcast and will be answered live by coral experts in the Cayman Islands.This l...
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Diving off the wall

Due to the ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Wave Actions and Reactions lesson has been replaced with this broadcast, and as such questions cannot be answered during the dive.An ...
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Diving off the wall

Due to the ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Wave Actions and Reactions lesson has been replaced with this rebroadcast, and as such questions cannot be answered during the lesson...
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Submarine Explorer (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
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Submarine Explorer (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
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Mountains under the Sea (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
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Mountains under the Sea (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
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Exploring the Deep (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
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Exploring the Deep (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
FREE

Submarine STEM (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
FREE

Submarine STEM (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
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Submarine Conservation (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
FREE

Submarine Conservation (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Nekton Submarine STEM 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the research vesse...
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What is chaos and why can’t we predict the weather? with Miguel Beneitez

In this Live Lesson, learners will meet Miguel Beneitez and learn about chaos and its role in global weather patterns.What is chaos and what is order? In this Live Lesson for secondary or high school ...
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Secret Songs of the Sea with Tim Gordon

In this Live Lesson, learners will meet Tim Gordon and learn all about the amazing sounds of the sea.Do clownfish have ears? Can cod talk to each other? What does it sound like when a fish farts under...
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What do penguins and coral reefs have in common? With Marji Puotinen

In this Live Lesson, learners will meet Marji Puotinen and discover some of the ocean’s most amazing creatures. What could be more different than Coral reefs and penguins? It seems they might have mor...
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Why Water is Weird with Philip Ball

In this Live Lesson, learners will meet Philip Ball and begin to understand water, something we thought we already knew. This lesson will focus on chemistry, physics and biology: from chemical bonding...
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What is Ocean Acidification? with Helen Findlay

In this Live Lesson, learners will meet Helen Findlay and learn about ocean acidification, and how it can threaten ocean health.We hear a lot about greenhouse gases, climate change, and melting glacie...
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What is a coral polyp?

We start this Science Club Live with looking at the coral animal itself. It’s amazing to think that this underwater world is made by an animal measuring from just a few millimetres across. The core of...
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How does coral get its energy?

When Charles Darwin saw the Great Barrier Reef during his voyage on the HMS Beagle in the 1830s he was confused. How could there be so much life in such clear water? The beautiful clear water that we ...
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What different shapes are corals?

The reef is full of different shapes and sizes of coral. Some are look like branching trees, others like brains plopped on the bottom of the sea. If you went diving off American Samoa, you might even ...
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How can we explore underwater?

The underwater world was opened up by pioneers like Jacques Cousteau with the development of the aqualung. This allowed scientists and explorers to spend longer underwater and discover more about the ...
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How is life connected on the reef?

The first four live lessons have focused on the coral animal and reef habitat. Now, we look at all kinds of different living things and think about how they are connected. Students and families will m...
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How are reef animals adapted?

There is such diversity of life on the reef and each living thing has found a way to survive and perhaps thrive in these underwater cities. This live lesson looks at the different adaptations found on...
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How are coral reefs threatened?

Having explored the coral reef and its life, this last session looks at how coral reefs around the world are being threatened by human activity, including increased carbon emissions. The main activiti...
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KS2 | Soil Exploration

This soil exploration live lesson introduces young people to the incredible world of rocks and soil often hidden beneath their feet. By getting hands-on, pupils will learn more about the how soil is f...
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KS3 | Weather and Climate

This live lesson will explore the difference between weather and climate and give pupils the knowledge and skills to keep track of what’s going on in the atmosphere around you by establishing their ow...
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KS4 | How does quality of life vary in an urban area?

Broadcast from an urban environment, this live lesson will enable students to take part in a fieldwork investigation into how quality of life varies within an urban centre. Encouraged to be decision-m...
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KS5 | Rocky Shore Ecology

This live lesson from the rocky shore will explore species diversity on the UK’s coastline. Students will be encouraged to draw upon and apply their GCSE Science knowledge, to A level Biology content,...
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KS2 | Creative Exploration

This creative exploration live lesson encourages young people to explore their garden or green space in ways they might never have thought of before. Through live exploration, arts and expression pupi...
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KS3 | Relationships in an Ecosystem

This live lesson encourages young people to explore the complex relationships between plants, animals and their environment as together we delve beneath the surface of a pond, marvel at the amazing ad...
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KS5 | Investigating Place

This live lesson broadcast from a unique place will enable students to complete a place-based, qualitative investigation into how a local area is perceived and experienced by different people. Student...
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KS4 | Impact of Coastal Management

Broadcast from a coastal environment, this live lesson will enable students to take part in a fieldwork investigation into the impact of coastal management. Encouraged to be decision-makers, students ...
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KS2 | Habitat Exploration

This habitat exploration live lesson introduces young people to the microhabitats present in their own garden. Through exploration pupils will learn more about the invertebrate species found there, an...
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KS5 | Hydrology and Flooding

This live lesson broadcast will help students to explore the link between drainage basin characteristics, hydrology and flooding. Students will be encouraged to draw upon their GCSE rivers knowledge a...
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Adventures in the Arctic with Ellie Mackay (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Adventures in the Arctic with Ellie Mackay (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Arctic food chain (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Arctic food chain (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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How to survive in the Arctic with Nick Cox (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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How to survive in the Arctic with Nick Cox (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Keeping warm in the Arctic (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
FREE

Keeping warm in the Arctic (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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What happens if the Arctic melts? (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
FREE

What happens if the Arctic melts? (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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How does CO2 affect the ocean? (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
FREE

Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
FREE

How does CO2 affect the ocean? (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Science of a changing Arctic (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Science of a changing Arctic (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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How to sample for plastics (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
FREE

Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
FREE

How to sample for plastics (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Plastics in the Arctic with Dr Ceri Lewis (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Plastics in the Arctic with Dr Ceri Lewis (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Carbon emissions and the Arctic with Dr Helen Findlay (AM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Carbon emissions and the Arctic with Dr Helen Findlay (PM)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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