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Coral expedition: What is a day in the life of a coral scientist like?
How does this compare to how you imagined a day in the life of a scientist?
Can a hobby lead you to a STEM career? The coral reef
Inspiring STEM careers: the coral reef
Learn about sponges with Dr. Jasper de Goeij
What is the role of sponges on the reef?
Coral expedition: wonders of coral
Enjoy the wonders of this unique environment
Coral expedition: What kit do coral researchers need?
Why do the team need all this different kit to work underwater?
Coral expedition: The conclusion of a coral reef expedition
How do the team feel about the future of the reef?
Coral expedition: How do you navigate the coral reef?
What tools and technology does Captain Frank use to navigate the reef?
Coral Live 2019 Promo Video
Follow our live investigations, Q&As and meet the expert events directly from Curaçao.
Seaview Science: How do scientists collect corals?
Learn more about the science and technology of the XL Catlin Seaview Survey.
Who relies on the coral reef in Timor-Leste?
Welcome to Timor-Leste
Who are the stakeholders on the coral reef: community
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: fisherman
A series of stakeholder videos on the coral reef, filmed in Timor-Leste
Seaview Science: What are coral reef caves?
​Discover the hidden underwater-world that lives in reef caves.
Seaview Science: What are coral polyps?
Learn about the various types of coral polyps with Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg.
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: tourism operator
A series of stakeholder videos on the coral reef, filmed in Timor-Leste
Seaview Science: What is coral coring and how do you age coral?
Learn about 'coral coring' - the process of dating or ageing corals.
Coral expedition: What kind of people make up a coral expedition team?
Setting sail
Seaview Science: How do coral reefs recover from storms?
Learn about the Coral reefs' ability to recover from storms or other naturally occurring event.
Coral expedition: What is it like to live on a research boat?
What might living on a research vessel be like?
Underwater classroom: What is coral bleaching and why is it bad?
​An underwater lesson explaining the process of coral bleaching.​
Seaview Science: How do scientists monitor the coral reef?
The science and technology of the XL Catlin Seaview Survey
Seaview Science: Why are coral reefs important?
Learn about the importance of coral reefs with Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg​.
Coral expedition: What are dive signs and what do they mean?
What other dive signs would you find useful?
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.​​
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: How do reef sharks live on the coral reefs?
Shark specialist Richard Fitzpatrick shares his research methods when studying Reef Sharks.
Seaview Science: How diverse is the life of the coral reef?
Learn about the biodiversity of this amazing ecosystem.​
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: Why is coral reef decline a bad thing?
Why are coral reefs important?
Coral expedition: How does sharing the data help other scientists?
Sharing the science
Underwater classroom: How do clownfish live on the coral reefs?
Richard Fitzpatrick gives an underwater talk about clownfish aka Nemo-fish.
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 types of science are used in coral reef research?
What different types of science survey will the project be undertaking?
What measurements and observations were being taken on the patch reefs?
Snorkels and science
What is XL Catlin Seaview Survey and what does it do?
What does the XL Catlin Seaview Survey hope to achieve?
Seaview Science: What are giant clams and why they so big?
Learn how giant clams become so giant in this Seaview Science Video.
Underwater classroom: What is the food chain on the Great Barrier Reef?
​A quick underwater lesson about the Great Barrier Reef's food chain.​
Seaview Science: What is the SVII underwater survey camera?
Learn more about the SVII, the camera used to conduct surveys of the coral reefs.
Nekton Mission I: Discovering the Rariphotic Zone
Nekton’s first mission to investigate the state of the deep ocean around the North West Atlantic

Images & slideshows

Coral highlights
Explore the best coral dive sights in 360
What are the threats to the coral reefs?
Discover some of the threats facing the coral habitat
How fragile is coral? What is coral bleaching?
Learn about the fragility of precious ecosystem
Underwater coral reef safari
​This ocean safari offers you a peek at some of our favourite underwater animals, or the "big 8"
What is the life cycle of coral?
Find out how corals grow and reproduce
What creatures live on a coral reef?
Find out more about the amazing variety of life on the reef
How to identify different types of coral?
Learn how to identify different types of coral
How does coral get its energy?
Coral feeding
Where are the world’s coral reefs?
Explore this map which shows where coral reefs grow.
Bermuda's corals and the Gulf Stream
The isolated location of Bermuda has had a marked effect on the corals that surround the island
What are the different scales in the coral ecosystem?
From tiny polyps to hundreds of miles, discover the different scales in the coral ecosystem
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
How have creatures adapted to live on the coral reef?
Learn how different creatures have adapted to life on the reef
All about the Florida Keys coral reef
The Florida Keys are a coral cay archipelago located off the southern coast of Florida
What are the different taxonomies and behaviours of coral reef creatures?
Coral life gallery with additional taxonomic and behavioural information
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
How do people use coral reefs for food?
In the early morning, the community of Com in Timor-Leste glean the reef shallows for food
How might you use a quadrat during coral reef fieldwork?
Coral reef quadrat survey
Explore Lady Elliot Island using Google Maps
Explore this section of the Great Barrier Reef
Where are different marine ecosystems found?
Discover three ocean habitats and where they can be found
What are the various dive signs and what do they mean?
Master your dive signs to become an underwater explorer
What are ROVs or remotely operated vehicles?
Deep diving and underwater robots to explore the deep reef
What are Nudibranchs or Sea Slugs?
Enjoy the diversity in the wonderful world of sea slugs or nudibranchs
Dive with a giant ocean sunfish
Go diving with a giant ocean sunfish off Penida Island, Bali
All about the Great Barrier Reef
Explore one of the seven wonders of the natural world
What factors affect zonation on the reef?
Zones on the reef
Timor-Leste MPA Google Map
Habitat zonation and marine protected areas around Com
All about the Mexican barrier reef
Explore the habitats of one of the largest natural reef in the world

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Units

Coral Oceans Geography 14-16

Coral Oceans Science 14-16

Coral Oceans Science 7-11

Coral Oceans Science 11-14

Coral Oceans at home Science 11-14

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular 14-16

Our Ocean Planet Science Geography 7-11

Frozen Oceans Geography 14-16

Frozen Oceans Science 14-16

Google Expeditions Geography 7-11

Google Expeditions Science 11-14 14-16

Frozen Oceans Science 11-14

Submarine STEM Science 11-14

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular 7-11

Ocean Plastics Science 11-14

Submarine STEM Science 7-11

Google Expeditions Science 7-11

Plankton, Plastics and Poo Science 14-16

Climate and Energy Geography 14-16

Ocean Plastics Cross-curricular 7-11

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular 11-14

Lessons

Lesson 1

Coral explorer

Lesson 4

Coral classification

Lesson 5

Coral food chains

Lesson 1

Coral bleaching

Lesson 8

Coral press conference

Lesson 8

Coral Live Prep 11-14

Lesson 9

Coral Live Prep 7-11

Lesson 2

What is the structure of a coral reef?

Lesson 5

What are the threats to coral reefs?

Lesson 2

How do scientists use classification in coral habitats?

Lesson 4

How do humans use coral reefs?

Lesson 6

How do forces affect coral expeditions?

Lesson 1

How is coral reef biodiversity useful and important?

Lesson 5

How do forces affect deep coral exploration?

Lesson 3

What are the factors of the coral reef ecosystem?

Lesson 7

How do we mitigate coral reef destruction?

Lesson 6

What are the impacts of coral reef destruction?

Lesson 1

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

Lesson 4

How is energy transferred on the reef?

Lesson 2

Reef builders

Lesson 3

How do scientists use classification?

Lesson 7

Human impact on the reef

Lesson 3

Amazing polyps

Lesson 7

What is the effect of human impact on the reef?

Lesson 3

How is energy transferred on the reef?

Lesson 6

Adaptation on the reef

Lesson 6

What is the effect of human impact on the reef?

Lesson 8

The Indian Ocean and classification with Sheena Talma

Lesson 8

How do scientists share their findings?

Lesson 3

How can humans indirectly threaten reefs?

Lesson 2

How do scientists explore underwater?

Lesson 4

How have reef specialists evolved and adapted?

Lesson 2

How can humans directly threaten reefs?

Lesson 5

How have reef specialists evolved and adapated?

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 1

How do scientists explore underwater ecosystems?

Lesson 7

Which MPA proposal is the best?

Lesson 8

Assessment

Lesson 7

How do scientists share their findings?

Lesson 2

How does ocean acidification affect organisms?

Lesson 2

Deep trouble in the ocean!

Lesson 1

Our ocean voyage

Lesson 1

Our wonderful oceans 14-16

Lesson 7

Could worms save the world?

Professional Development Collections

Subject Updates

Live Lessons

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Coral Expert Interview with Dr Samantha De Putron

An expert interview lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wonders of...
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Coral Expert Interview with Chris Flook

An expert interview lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wonders of...
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Coral Expert Interview with Kaitlin Noyes

An expert interview lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wonders of...
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Coral Expert Interview with Tim Noyes

An expert interview lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wonders of...
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Coral Expert Interview with Dr Alexandra Amat

An expert interview lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wonders of...
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Coral Expert Interview with Dr Robbie Smith

An expert interview lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wonders of...
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Coral Expert Interview with Winston Godwin

An expert interview lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wonders of...
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Coral Q&A with Jamie

A coral question and answer lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wo...
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Coral Q&A with Jamie

A coral question and answer lesson for schools broadcast from the reefs and science research institutes of Bermuda. A chance to learn from the scientists and the expedition team as they explore the wo...
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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 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

This activity introduces students to a range of living things and animals on the coral reef and examines how they are connected. There were technical issues with this live broadcast. These sometimes ...
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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 Cor Hameete

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

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 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 Mischa Streekstra

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

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.
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Coral Q&A with Dr Jasper de Goeij

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

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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Sponge special with Dr Jasper de Goeij

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

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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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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Sponge special with Dr Jasper de Goeij

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

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 Daisy Flores

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

This exciting activity asks students to investigate the relationship between shape and water resistance.
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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.
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Coral Q&A with Iris Van Dijk

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

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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Ocean acidification

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

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...
Free

Coral restoration with Dr Valerie Chamberland

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 Lucas Tichy

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

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

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

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

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

Sponge special with Jasper and Ben

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

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

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

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

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 Sara Campana and Meggie Hudspith

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

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

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

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

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 Dr Ben Mueller

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

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

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

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

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 van der Zande

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

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

Adaptation on the reef with Dr Kristen Marhaver

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

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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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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Submarine Explorer

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

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

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

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

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

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 STEM

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 STEM

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

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

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 unde...
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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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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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How does CO2 affect the ocean?

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?

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 is coral?

This opening lesson for AXA Coral Live introduces students to the animal that makes up the amazing reef ecosystem, the coral polyp. In this lesson, students will learn about the anatomy of the coral p...
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What is coral?

This opening lesson for AXA Coral Live introduces students to the animal that makes up the amazing reef ecosystem, the coral polyp. In this lesson, students will learn about the anatomy of the coral p...
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Rencontrez une scientifique expert en coraux

Cette leçon en direct permet aux élèves d’interagir avec un scientifique marin dans le cadre du programme « AXA Coral Live ». La leçon fera découvrir aux élèves les merveilles de l’écosystème corallie...
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Life cycles and baby coral

Students will meet Dr Kristen Marhaver, a marine biologist at the CARMABI research station, and an expert on coral reproduction. Kristen will introduce students to the different stages of the coral li...
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Life cycles and baby coral

Students will meet Dr Kristen Marhaver, a marine biologist at the CARMABI research station, and an expert on coral reproduction. Kristen will introduce students to the different stages of the coral li...
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Treffe einen Korallenriffwissenschaftler

Diese Live-Lektion von AXA Coral Live 2020 bietet die Gelegenheit, einen Korallenriffwissenschaftler kennenzulernen und ihn zu seiner Forschung und anderen Themen zu befragen. Schüler werden in die Wu...
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Adaptation in the ocean

This exciting activity explores how sharks are adapted to be the ultimate marine predators. The investigation examines the relationship between shape and water resistance. This lesson will be broadcas...
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Rencontrez un scientifique expert en coraux

Cette leçon en direct permet aux élèves d’interagir avec un scientifique marin dans le cadre du programme « AXA Coral Live ». La leçon fera découvrir aux élèves les merveilles de l’écosystème corallie...
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Food chains in the ocean

In this live lesson, students will explore a range of living things on the coral reef and how they are connected through feeding relationships.
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Food webs in the ocean

In this live lesson, students will explore a range of living things on the coral reef and how they are connected through feeding relationships.
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Human impact on coral

In this live lesson, students will learn about how human behaviour affects the coral ecosystem, and conduct two short investigations into how increased carbon dioxide levels are harming reefs. Jamie w...
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Human impact on coral

In this live lesson, students will speak with coral scientist Rene van der Zande about how human behaviour affects the coral ecosystem.
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Treffe einen Korallenriffwissenschaftler

Diese Live-Lektion von AXA Coral Live 2020 bietet die Gelegenheit, einen Korallenriffwissenschaftler kennenzulernen und ihn zu seiner Forschung und anderen Themen zu befragen. Schüler werden in die Wu...
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Meet a coral scientist

This live lesson explores the work of a coral scientist, what a day in the life of a marine researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring the wo...
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Meet a coral scientist

This live lesson explores the work of a coral scientist, what a day in the life of a marine researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring the wo...
Free

Treffe einen Korallenriffwissenschaftler

Diese Live-Lektion von AXA Coral Live 2020 bietet die Gelegenheit, einen Korallenriffwissenschaftler kennenzulernen und ihn zu seiner Forschung und anderen Themen zu befragen. Schüler werden in die Wu...
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Introduction to the coral ecosystem

This lesson provides an introduction to the coral ecosystem for GCSE (ages 14-16) students. Older students may also find this lesson useful if they are unable to make the later live lesson. The live l...
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Introduction to the coral ecosystem

This lesson provides an introduction to the coral ecosystem for A-Level (ages 16-18) students. Younger students may also find this lesson useful if they are unable to make the earlier live lesson. The...
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Rencontrez un scientifique expert en coraux

Cette leçon en direct permet aux élèves d’interagir avec un scientifique marin dans le cadre du programme « AXA Coral Live ». La leçon fera découvrir aux élèves les merveilles de l’écosystème corallie...
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Human activity and the coral ecosystem

This lesson examines the relationship between humans and the coral reef using the island of Curacao in the southern Caribbean as a case study. This lesson is aimed at GCSE (ages 14-16) students, with ...
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Human activity and the coral ecosystem

This lesson examines the relationship between humans and the coral reef using the island of Curacao in the southern Caribbean as a case study. This lesson is aimed at A-level (ages 16-18) students, wi...
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The future of coral ecosystems

This lesson considers the future of coral ecosystems and reflects on the different steps being taken to mitigate human impact on the reef as well as the work to conserve and restore reefs. This lesson...
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The future of coral ecosystems

This lesson considers the future of coral ecosystems and reflects on the different steps being taken to mitigate human impact on the reef as well as the work to conserve and restore reefs. This lesson...
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Enchanted Seas | Aquarium Visit

Take a guided tour of the National Marine Aquarium, the UK's largest public aquarium and home to over 4,000 amazing marine creatures with a member of our dedicated school team from the comfort of your...
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Sand, sea and science | Aquarium Visit

Take a guided tour of the National Marine Aquarium, the UK's largest public aquarium and home to over 4,000 amazing marine creatures with a member of our dedicated school team from the comfort of your...
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Beneath the Waves | Aquarium Visit

Take a guided tour of the National Marine Aquarium, the UK's largest public aquarium and home to over 4,000 amazing marine creatures with a member of our dedicated school team from the comfort of your...
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Rock pool ramble and fish feed

Ever wondered what curious creatures are lurking just under our feet at the water’s edge? Come explore an indoor rock pool at our beautiful aquarium where you can interact live with our biologist Esth...
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The story of the Sea Monkey Project

In this live lesson, 16 year-old Sydney ‘Syd’ Steenland will describe her journey to becoming an environmental activist, and co-founding the Sea Monkey Project. Learn about Syd’s adventures at sea and...
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Why we need Sharks to protect the Ocean

In this lesson you will learn all about why we need sharks to protect the biodiversity of the ocean. The lesson will also cover what role sharks play in the environment, some amazing facts about shark...
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How is the Arctic Ocean changing?

This fun live lesson 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...
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How is the Arctic Ocean changing?

This fun live lesson 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...
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How is the Arctic Ocean changing?

This fun live lesson 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...
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What is coral?

This opening lesson for AXA Coral Live introduces students to the animal that makes up the amazing reef ecosystem, the coral polyp. In this lesson, students will learn about the anatomy of the coral p...
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What is coral?

This lesson for AXA Coral Live introduces students to the animal that makes up the amazing reef ecosystem, the coral polyp. In this lesson, students will learn about the anatomy of the coral polyp and...
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What is coral?

This lesson for AXA Coral Live introduces students to the animal that makes up the amazing reef ecosystem, the coral polyp. In this lesson, students will learn about the anatomy of the coral polyp and...
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Life cycles and baby coral

Students will meet Dr Kristen Marhaver, a marine biologist at the CARMABI research station, and an expert on coral reproduction. Kristen will introduce students to the different stages of the coral li...
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Life cycles and baby coral

Students will meet Dr Kristen Marhaver, a marine biologist at the CARMABI research station, and an expert on coral reproduction. Kristen will introduce students to the different stages of the coral li...
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Conoce a una bióloga marina

Description Esta lección en vivo es una oportunidad para pregunten a Alejandra Hernandez-Agreda, Investigador posdoctorante, Academia de Ciencias de California sobre su investigación y trabajo. Envíe ...
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Meet a coral scientist

This live lesson explores the work of a coral scientist, what a day in the life of a marine researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring the wo...
Free

Meet a coral scientist

This live lesson explores the work of a coral scientist, what a day in the life of a marine researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring the wo...
Free

Meet a coral scientist

This live lesson explores the work of a coral scientist, what a day in the life of a marine researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring the wo...
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Food webs in the ocean

In this live lesson, students will explore a range of living things on the coral reef and how they are connected through feeding relationships.
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Introduction to the coral ecosystem

This lesson provides an introduction to the coral ecosystem for GCSE (ages 14-16) and A-Level (ages 16-18) students. The live lesson will cover the distribution, characteristics and functioning of tro...
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Food chains in the ocean

In this live lesson, students will explore a range of living things on the coral reef and how they are connected through feeding relationships.
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Conoce a una bióloga marina

Description Esta lección en vivo es una oportunidad para pregunten a Alejandra Hernandez-Agreda, Investigador posdoctorante, Academia de Ciencias de California sobre su investigación y trabajo. Envíe ...
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Caring for coral

During this live lesson, students will look at two different areas of reef, a healthy area and one that has been degraded by healthy activity. After a discussion about how these two different areas ma...
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Caring for coral

During this live lesson, students will look at two different areas of reef, a healthy area and one that has been degraded by healthy activity. After a discussion about how these two different areas ma...
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Human impact on coral

In this live lesson, students will speak with a coral scientist about how human behaviour affects the coral ecosystem, and conduct two short investigations into how increased carbon dioxide levels are...
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Coral adventure

We welcome younger children to our first Coral Live lesson for EYFS. The live lesson is a perfect introduction to the coral reef. The host for the lesson is Jamie who has visited the reefs of the Cari...
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Human activity and the coral ecosystem

This lesson examines the relationship between humans and the coral reef using the island of Curacao in the southern Caribbean as a case study. This lesson is aimed at GCSE (ages 14-16) and A-Level (ag...
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Coral adventure

We welcome younger children to our first Coral Live lesson for early primary students. The live lesson is a perfect introduction to the coral reef. The host for the lesson is Jamie who has visited the...
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Helping coral reefs

How are California Academy scientists and communities around the world joining forces to help coral ecosystems thrive? With videos, photos and games, students will explore these beautiful ecosystems. ...
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Helping coral reefs

How are California Academy scientists and communities around the world joining forces to help coral ecosystems thrive? With videos, photos and games, students will explore these beautiful ecosystems. ...
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The future of coral ecosystems

This lesson considers the future of coral ecosystems and reflects on the different steps being taken to mitigate human impact on the reef as well as the work to conserve and restore reefs. This lesson...
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Beneath the waves | Aquarium Visit

Take a guided tour of the National Marine Aquarium, the UK's largest public aquarium and home to over 4,000 amazing marine creatures with a member of our dedicated school team from the comfort of your...
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Enchanted Seas | Aquarium Visit

Take a guided tour of the National Marine Aquarium, the UK's largest public aquarium and home to over 4,000 amazing marine creatures with a member of our dedicated school team from the comfort of your...
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Sand, sea and science | Aquarium Visit

Take a guided tour of the National Marine Aquarium, the UK's largest public aquarium and home to over 4,000 amazing marine creatures with a member of our dedicated school team from the comfort of your...
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Live investigation: an 'acid' Arctic

This fun live lesson 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...
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Live investigation: an 'acid' Arctic

This fun live lesson 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...
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Women on the frontiers of climate science

To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023 we are going to meet two amazing women working in science. We have Dr Ceri Lewis and Georgie Savage, researchers at the University...

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