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Explore the deep ocean in 360
Take a dive into the deep ocean
What is the science of ocean circulation?
A video introduction to the science of ocean circulation
Nekton Mission II: The Indian Ocean
The least explored and most at risk of the world’s major oceans
What measurements and observations were being taken on the patch reefs?
Snorkels and science
Coral expedition: What is it like to live on a research boat?
What might living on a research vessel be like?
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
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
What are the consequences of microplastics in the oceans?
​Introducing the issue of marine plastics and its impact
Igloo video diary
What's it like to sleep in an igloo in the middle of the Arctic?
How do you build an igloo in the Arctic?
Building an Arctic shelter
Coral expedition: What are dive signs and what do they mean?
What other dive signs would you find useful?
Coral expedition: What kit do coral researchers need?
Why do the team need all this different kit to work underwater?
Seaview Science: How do coral reefs recover from storms?
Learn about the Coral reefs' ability to recover from storms or other naturally occurring event.
What do the world's ocean currents look like?
A stunning animation of the world's ocean currents by NASA
Underwater classroom: What is coral bleaching and why is it bad?
​An underwater lesson explaining the process of coral bleaching.​
What is XL Catlin Seaview Survey and what does it do?
What does the XL Catlin Seaview Survey hope to achieve?
Seaview Science: How diverse is the life of the coral reef?
Learn about the biodiversity of this amazing ecosystem.​
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: What are coral reef caves?
​Discover the hidden underwater-world that lives in reef caves.
Seaview Science: How do scientists collect corals?
Learn more about the science and technology of the XL Catlin Seaview Survey.
Nekton Mission II: The Indian Ocean (full length)
The least explored and most at risk of the world’s major oceans
Coral expedition: The conclusion of a coral reef expedition
How do the team feel about the future of the reef?
Underwater classroom: What is the food chain on the Great Barrier Reef?
​A quick underwater lesson about the Great Barrier Reef's food chain.​
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 do scientists monitor the coral reef?
The science and technology of the XL Catlin Seaview Survey
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: What are giant clams and why they so big?
Learn how giant clams become so giant in this Seaview Science Video.
What trends are there in sea ice coverage?
Sea ice 1979 - 2012
What does a field lab look like in the middle of the Arctic?
Arctic field lab
Catlin Arctic Survey expedition trailer
Watch the expedition trailer for the 2010 Catlin Arctic Survey
Phillipe Cousteau at the Ice Base
Why do journalists visit the Ice Base?
Polar science cartoon
What is it like to be an Arctic scientist?
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
What happens when a large ice crack opens under a tent?
Ice crack: 'It went right through the middle of the tent'
Arctic Live 2019 Promo Video
Follow our live investigations and Q&As directly from the international research centre on Svalbard.
Aerial filming at the Ice Base
An aerial view of the camp and the surrounding area
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
Coral expedition: wonders of coral
Enjoy the wonders of this unique environment
Submarine Live 2019 Promo Video
Join in on a journey of exploration of the Indian Ocean's uncharted depths.
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.
Watch a submarine recovery in 360
Head out on the chase boat to recover a submersible
Journey to Ny-Alesund
Travel to the UK Arctic Research Station
Coral expedition: What kind of people make up a coral expedition team?
Setting sail
Coral expedition: How do you navigate the coral reef?
What tools and technology does Captain Frank use to navigate the reef?
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: Why is coral reef decline a bad thing?
Why are coral reefs important?
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: What is coral coring and how do you age coral?
Learn about 'coral coring' - the process of dating or ageing corals.
Seaview Science: What are coral polyps?
Learn about the various types of coral polyps with Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg.
Seaview Science: Why are coral reefs important?
Learn about the importance of coral reefs with Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg​.
Seaview Science: What is the SVII underwater survey camera?
Learn more about the SVII, the camera used to conduct surveys of the coral reefs.
Coral Live 2019 Promo Video
Follow our live investigations, Q&As and meet the expert events directly from Curaçao.
CNN arriving to the Ice Base
What do you think the crew's first thoughts were?
What is an Arctic Ice Base like?
Explore a remote field camp on the Arctic sea ice
How do you sleep in the Arctic?
How to get a good night's rest at -35 degrees celcius.
Ride an Arctic skidoo in 360
Travel across the Arctic by skidoo in virtual reality
What are the challenges of cooking in an Arctic Ice Base?
Cooking at the Ice Base
Training for the Arctic in Devon
Learn how polar explorers train for an expedition
How many calories does a polar explorer need a day?
Take a look inside an explorers food bag
How do you make an igloo?
Find out how to make an igloo
Abseil into an arctic glacier in 360
Drop down a 150 foot hole in a glacier in virtual reality
Watch Arctic glacier research in 360
Enjoy a virtual reality experience of Arctic glacier research
Swim with whale sharks in 360
Experience swimming with whale sharks in 360
How do scientists take ice core samples?
Scientists take ice cores in Svalbard
Glacier field science time-lapse
Take a look at this time-lapse of glacier field work
How have penguins adapted?
What makes penguin feathers so special?
What are field sampling techniques for plastics?
An insight into field sampling techniques for plastics
Factors affecting climate change
Learn about the different factors that affect how the climate changes
What's the evidence for climate change?
Learn how we know about the climate in the past
Can a hobby lead you to a STEM career? The coral reef
Inspiring STEM careers: the coral reef
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

How warm is the ocean?
Learn more about ocean surface temperatures with this map.
How salty is the ocean?
Map of varying salt levels across the oceans
How has ocean acidity changed over time?
Present sea-surface pH
Why is thermohaline circulation so important?
Learn more about thermohaline circulation and why it is important.
What are the different marine habitats around the UK?
Find out about the UK's different marine habitats.
How do we use the seas?
Learn about the different ways we use the seas around us.
What are the UK's marine landmarks?
Explore some of the marine landmarks around England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
What are the seven wonders of the marine world?
Do you know the seven wonders of the sea?
Where does it rain more, and why?
Learn about the water cycle.
Why is the water cycle important to us?
How is water recycled around the world by nature?
What are microplastics and how do we research them?
What are microplastics?
What is the marine carbon cycle?
What would happen in the carbon cycle if there were no zooplankton?
Where is carbon stored?
There are four major carbon stores on the planet. Learn about them here.
What are the creatures living in the deep sea?
Where does your food come from?
Energy flow in the marine community
Discover how energy flows through the marine ecosystem
Ocean life interactive
An interactive diagram showing the diversity of life in the ocean across its habitats.
Ocean habitats interactive
An interactive diagram showing details about the main habitats in the ocean.
Ocean carbon cycle (advanced)
An interactive diagram describing the main processes in the ocean carbon cycle.
Ocean plastics facts and figures
Explore the facts and figures surrounding ocean plastics pollution
Ocean, carbon and climate infographic
Infographic describing the links between the ocean carbon cycle, climate, and solutions
How many countries border the Arctic Ocean?
A political map showing the different countries in the Arctic circle.
Great ocean explorers, scientists and experts
Find out about some of the ocean explorers, scientists and experts working with us
Dive with a giant ocean sunfish
Go diving with a giant ocean sunfish off Penida Island, Bali
How do explorers cross the frozen Arctic Ocean?
Travelling in the arctic can be a dangerous, yet exhilarating experience!
The top causes of ocean plastic pollution
Learn the most common offenders for ocean plastic pollution
How will the melting Arctic ice affect ocean circulation?
Explore how changes in the Arctic could affect ocean circulation
Ocean currents and fisheries maps
Examine the connection between currents and fisheries
How long does plastic take to degrade in the ocean?
How long do these commonly found plastic items take to degrade in the ocean?
How do you make an ice hole?
It's not as easy as it looks...
How has the arctic sea ice changed over time?
Explore past and predicted changes in Arctic sea ice
What is it like to live at an Ice Base?
How does it differ to life at home?
How does the Gulf Stream affect the British climate?
Learn how with this ocean circulation map.
Life cycle of a plastic bottle
Discover the journey of a plastic bottle from raw materials to recycling, landfill or litter
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 does the high arctic environment look like?
Explore the beauty of the Arctic
How do arctic scientists get ready to go home?
Find out how the team packed up their Arctic home
What are the various dive signs and what do they mean?
Master your dive signs to become an underwater explorer
What are the threats to the coral reefs?
Discover some of the threats facing the coral habitat
How do scientists research copepods?
Follow a day in the life of an Arctic researcher looking at plankton
What organisms live in the seas around the UK?
Learn about the diversity of life in the UK's seas.
Which creatures live in the seas around the UK?
Explore the diversity of UK marine life
How do scientists collect water samples in the arctic?
Find out how scientists sample the Arctic Ocean
How is science conducted across the arctic?
Learn more about the important research being conducted in the arctic
How have penguins survived in the Antarctic?
Learn about penguin features that have contributed to their survival
What animals live in the Arctic?
Explore more about the different living things in the Arctic.
Where is the North Pacific Gyre?
How do ocean currents create gyres?
How have penguins adapted to the Antarctic?
How are penguins suited to the Antarctic?
How do you become a polar explorer?
Do you have what it takes to become a polar explorer?
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 get to an Arctic Ice Base?
The joys of flying in the Arctic
How do scientists work in the remote Arctic?
Learn about how scientists conduct their research in this inhospitable environment.
What kind of creatures live in the deep ocean?
Life deep below the sea surface
Which creatures live in the Arctic?
Meet the wildlife that has adapted to survive in Arctic conditions
How have penguins evolved over time?
Penguin evolution described through a series of illustrations
Carbon cycle interactive (foundation)
Use this interactive carbon cycle to learn about the main processes involved.
Carbon cycle interactive (intermediate)
An interactive carbon cycle diagram naming the major processes.
Carbon stores interactive (advanced)
Find out where carbon is stored.
Carbon fluxes interactive (advanced)
Find out how carbon moves around the planet, and about the impact of human activity.
What creatures live on a coral reef?
Find out more about the amazing variety of life on the reef
How will the coral reefs respond to climate change?
Find out how corals could be affected by future changes in ocean temperature and ocean chemistry
What kind of rubbish is found on the world’s beaches?
The top culprits of beach pollution.
How to identify different types of coral?
Learn how to identify different types of coral
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 are the different taxonomies and behaviours of coral reef creatures?
Coral life gallery with additional taxonomic and behavioural information
What are Nudibranchs or Sea Slugs?
Enjoy the diversity in the wonderful world of sea slugs or nudibranchs
What is the life cycle of coral?
Find out how corals grow and reproduce
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 have creatures adapted to live on the coral reef?
Learn how different creatures have adapted to life on the reef
What are ROVs or remotely operated vehicles?
Deep diving and underwater robots to explore the deep reef
Equipment used in the Arctic
Learn why there's a bicycle without wheels in the middle of the Arctic
How do you take samples from the arctic ice?
Taking glacier samples involves a lot of shovelling and hacking away
What are the impacts of marine plastic pollution?
Understand some of the impacts of marine plastics
How do arctic scientists prepare for an expedition?
How many eggs do you need for an Arctic expedition?
What do you wear in the Arctic?
What do you need to wear to survive in the arctic?
Where do microplastics come from?
Learn about the different sources of microplastics.
Fishing methods
Learn more about the different ways in which seafood is caught
Common types of plastic and where to find them
This diagram shows ten kinds of plastic and what they are commonly used for
Where does plastic come from?
Follow the production process from crude oil to the products we use every day
Why is plastic so fantastic?
Explore some of the versatile and ingenious uses for plastic that have changed our world
How are plastic bottles made?
Discover the stages involved in plastic bottle manufacturing
How is plastic recycled?
Find out how plastic bottles are turned into new clothing
Global plastics production
Learn about the history of global plastic production
Seven different types of plastic
This diagram demonstrates the properties, recyclability and toxicity of seven types of plastic
Alternatives to plastic bags
What are the pros and cons of using plastic bags or the alternatives?
Blue carbon habitats map interactive
Interactive map of blue carbon habitats
What happens in a microplastics laboratory?
Find what takes place in a marine plastics lab
How do toxins build up through the food web?
Learn about bioaccumulation.
Climate tipping points interactive
Interactive map of climate tipping points
Timor-Leste MPA Google Map
Habitat zonation and marine protected areas around Com
How is wave energy converted into electricity?
The waves of the ocean are a constant source of energy - how can it be harvested?
What factors affect zonation on the reef?
Zones on the reef
All about the Great Barrier Reef
Explore one of the seven wonders of the natural world
A simple design process
This diagram explains the steps involved in the design process.
Seagrass life
Discover the animals that live in the seagrass
Saltmarsh life
Life in the saltmarsh, useful for constructing food chains
How fragile is coral? What is coral bleaching?
Learn about the fragility of precious ecosystem
Bermuda's corals and the Gulf Stream
The isolated location of Bermuda has had a marked effect on the corals that surround the island
Where are the world’s coral reefs?
Explore this map which shows where coral reefs grow.
Life around deep sea vents
Life around the vent
How do you explore the deep sea?
Submarine science
Diving in a submarine
Get ready to ‘Dive! Dive! Dive!’
Coral highlights
Explore the best coral dive sights in 360
Where does energy come from in the deep sea?
How living organism can survive gushing super-heated chemical fluids into the deep sea?

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Frozen Oceans Science 14-16

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Frozen Oceans Geography 11-14

Coral Oceans Science 14-16

Ocean Plastics Cross-curricular 7-11

Ocean Plastics Cross-curricular 5-7

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular 5-7

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Coral Oceans Science 11-14

Oceans for beginners Cross-curricular 14-16

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Ocean & Climate Science Ages 11-14

Our Ocean Planet Science Geography 7-11

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Lessons

Lesson 1

Our ocean voyage

Lesson 1

Our ocean voyage

Lesson 5

Protecting ocean biodiversity

Lesson 5

Our ocean voyage with Prof Alex Rogers

Lesson 1

How should the ocean be divided?

Lesson 5

Human dependence on the ocean

Lesson 7

The Atlantic Ocean and climate with Prof Penny Holliday

Lesson 6

The Arctic Ocean and the water cycle with Prof Mark Brandon

Lesson 12

Captain’s log

Lesson 1

The UK seas with Paul Rose

Lesson 4

Using our seas with Jennifer Gomez Molina

Lesson 6

Our unloved backyard

Lesson 5

Ocean detectives

Lesson 2

The Arctic Ocean

Lesson 3

Ocean acidification: Data analysis

Lesson 1

What is ocean acidification?

Lesson 1

What is ocean acidification?

Lesson 1

Are humans causing ocean acidification?

Lesson 9

Become an ocean hero

Lesson 4

Ocean climate impacts

Lesson 7

Ocean as climate hero

Lesson 3

The ocean carbon cycle

Lesson 4

Ocean as climate ally

Lesson 2

Ocean acidification: Research in action

Lesson 1

Our wonderful oceans 7-11

Lesson 1

Our wonderful oceans 11-14

Lesson 1

Our wonderful oceans 14-16

Lesson 1

Our wonderful oceans 5-7

Lesson 2

Arctic Ocean and the water cycle

Lesson 2

Deep trouble in the ocean!

Lesson 3

Our ocean in crisis 5-7

Lesson 3

Our ocean in crisis 14-16

Lesson 2

How does ocean acidification affect organisms?

Lesson 3

Our ocean in crisis 7-11

Lesson 4

Lessons from the deep

Lesson 3

Our ocean in crisis 11-14

Lesson 3

How does ocean acidification affect communities?

Lesson 2

Our ocean and us 5-7

Lesson 2

Our ocean and us 7-11

Lesson 9

The Pacific Ocean and plastic pollution with Jo Royle

Lesson 2

Our ocean and us 14-16

Lesson 2

Our ocean and us 11-14

Lesson 3

Climate change impacts and the ocean

Lesson 6

Approaches to reducing ocean plastic pollution

Lesson 6

How is life adapted to ocean habitats?

Lesson 1

How big and how deep is the ocean?

Lesson 10

The Southern Ocean and penguin adaptation with Dr Norman Ratcliffe

Lesson 8

The Indian Ocean and classification with Sheena Talma

Lesson 8

History of ocean and climate action

Lesson 11

The Southern Ocean and penguin evolution with Dr Michael Dunn

Lesson 2

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

Lesson 1

What can we do to reduce ocean plastic pollution?

Lesson 2

Data analysis: chemistry

Lesson 1

Coral explorer

Lesson 2

Reef builders

Lesson 6

Captain's log

Lesson 7

The other carbon problem

Lesson 3

Amazing polyps

Lesson 8

How do scientists share their findings?

Lesson 4

Coral classification

Lesson 5

Coral food chains

Lesson 8

Coral press conference

Lesson 6

Adaptation on the reef

Lesson 7

Human impact on the reef

Lesson 5

The issue of Arctic ice

Lesson 3

Research in action

Lesson 3

How can humans indirectly threaten reefs?

Lesson 4

Data analysis: biology

Lesson 7

Sea ice: Data analysis

Lesson 4

Conference in a classroom

Lesson 6

Heading home

Lesson 1

Northern exposures

Lesson 1

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

Lesson 6

Submarine life support investigation

Lesson 9

Unit assessment

Lesson 6

Conference in a classroom

Lesson 7

What is the effect of human impact on the reef?

Lesson 6

Sea ice: Research in action

Lesson 7

Plastics decision making exercise

Lesson 3

UK marine life with Dr Ceri Lewis and Dr Helen Findlay

Lesson 7

The next chapter

Lesson 2

How do scientists explore underwater?

Lesson 3

Life beneath the ice

Lesson 3

Submarine launch investigation

Lesson 5

From ice to paper

Lesson 2

UK marine habitats with Dr Susana Lincoln

Lesson 6

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

Lesson 2

How can humans directly threaten reefs?

Lesson 5

How can we protect the reef?

Lesson 7

Which MPA proposal is the best?

Lesson 1

Submarine shape investigation

Lesson 4

How have reef specialists evolved and adapted?

Lesson 5

What are the threats to coral reefs?

Lesson 3

How do scientists use classification?

Lesson 1

How is coral reef biodiversity useful and important?

Lesson 4

How do we decide which areas to protect?

Lesson 6

How do forces affect coral expeditions?

Lesson 5

How have reef specialists evolved and adapated?

Lesson 6

How are members of the community affected by MPAs?

Lesson 2

Submarine buoyancy investigation

Lesson 5

A warming world?

Lesson 8

Plastics fieldwork (school grounds)

Lesson 9

Plastics fieldwork (local area)

Lesson 8

Assessment

Lesson 2

What lives in the deep sea?

Lesson 6

What impact can plastic have? Part two

Lesson 3

Where are plastics? Part one

Lesson 1

How do scientists explore underwater ecosystems?

Lesson 3

Plastic case study - tourism in Kenya

Lesson 5

The global journey of plastic waste

Lesson 3

How is energy transferred on the reef?

Lesson 3

What impact can plastic have?

Lesson 5

Mangroves matter massively

Lesson 4

How can we deal with all the plastic waste?

Lesson 7

How do scientists share their findings?

Lesson 4

Submarine pressure investigation

Lesson 5

What impact can plastic have? Part one

Lesson 3

Blue carbon to the rescue

Lesson 5

Submarine materials investigation

Lesson 9

Coral Live Prep 7-11

Lesson 8

Coral Live Prep 11-14

Lesson 1

Earth's life support, the carbon cycle

Lesson 4

How do humans use coral reefs?

Lesson 7

How do we mitigate coral reef destruction?

Lesson 6

Design task

Lesson 6

What is the effect of human impact on the reef?

Lesson 2

What is the structure of a coral reef?

Lesson 6

What are the impacts of coral reef destruction?

Lesson 4

How does plastic affect the environment?

Lesson 5

How is the Arctic changing?

Lesson 4

How can we investigate photosynthesis in the Arctic safely?

Lesson 3

What are the factors of the coral reef ecosystem?

Lesson 1

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

Lesson 2

Where are plastics?

Lesson 5

How do forces affect deep coral exploration?

Lesson 2

How do scientists use classification in coral habitats?

Lesson 1

What are plastics?

Lesson 4

What can I do?

Lesson 5

Can redesigning products help?

Lesson 1

What are plastics? Part one

Lesson 2

What are plastics? Part two

Lesson 4

Where are plastics? Part two

Lesson 8

What can I do? Part two

Lesson 7

What can I do? Part one

Lesson 3

What forces affect submarines?

Lesson 4

How do you choose materials for a submarine?

Lesson 5

How do you launch a submarine with strong structures?

Lesson 6

How do you recover a submarine with levers and pulleys?

Lesson 5

Plastics and bioaccumulation

Lesson 1

How are plastics made?

Lesson 2

Why are plastics useful?

Lesson 4

Should we repair?

Lesson 2

Why should we recycle?

Lesson 3

What happens to plastic when you throw it away?

Lesson 3

How do we reduce, reuse and refuse plastic products?

Lesson 4

How is energy transferred on the reef?

Lesson 6

Save our saltmarshes

Lesson 2

Climate clues

Lesson 8

Let's get fish smart

Lesson 4

Life in a seagrass meadow

Lesson 1

What organisms live in the Arctic?

Lesson 4

How do humans and animals keep warm in the Arctic?

Lesson 2

How do you train like an Arctic explorer?

Lesson 3

How do you eat like an Arctic explorer?

Lesson 4

How do humans and animals keep warm in the Arctic?

Lesson 1

The carbon cycle and climate

Lesson 2

How do we know about climate change?

Lesson 7

Could worms save the world?

Lesson 3

What are microplastics and where do they come from?

Lesson 1

Why should we care about zooplankton?

Lesson 6

Do zooplankton eat microplastics? (Conclusion)

Lesson 9

Design Technology - The plastics problem

Lesson 10

Design Technology - The plastics solution

Lesson 1

The carbon cycle, stores, and fluxes

Lesson 5

How is the Arctic changing?

Lesson 2

How can humans affect the marine environment?

Lesson 4

Do zooplankton and microplastics occur together?

Lesson 5

Do zooplankton eat microplastics? (Experiment set-up)

Lesson 7

How can you make sure your discoveries have an impact?

Lesson 3

What organisms live in the Arctic?

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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 ...
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

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.
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 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.
Free

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.
Free

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.
Free

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...
Free

Twilight zone with Dr Pim Bongaerts

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

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

Coral Q&A with 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.
Free

Coral evolution with Kelly Latijnhouwers

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

Coral Q&A with 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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Submarine Q&A with Oliver Steeds

What is it like to go underwater in a submarine? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indi...
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Submarine engineer

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

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

Submarine engineer

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

Submarine Q&A with Denise Swanborn

What is the difference between a submarine and a submersible? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vesse...
Free

ROV Scientist

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

How deep have you been in a submarine? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indian Ocean.
Free

ROV Scientist

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

Submarine Q&A with Robert Carmichael

How hard is it to pilot a submersible? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indian Ocean.
Free

Submarine shape

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

How can submersibles help in ocean conservation? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indi...
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Submarine shape

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

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

Submarine buoyancy

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

Submarine Q&A with Paris Stefanoudis

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

Submarine buoyancy

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

What is the fastest a submarine can go? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indian Ocean.
Free

Submarine pressure

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

Submarine Q&A with Dr Jerome Harlay

How could I be a submarine explorer? In this Submarine Q&A session, you will be asking questions to a member of the Nekton First Descent team on board their research vessel in the Indian Ocean.
Free

Submarine pressure

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

Arctic food web

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

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

Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

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

Arctic food web

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

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

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

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

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

Polar life with Nick Cox

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

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

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.
Free

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

High CO2 in the Arctic with Hannah Green

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

Sampling for microplastics

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

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. There were technical issues with this live broadcast. These sometimes...
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Sampling for microplastics

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

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

Sea level rise

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

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.
Free

Sea level rise

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 investi...
Free

Adventure science with Ellie Mackay

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

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 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...
Free

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

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...
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...
Free

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...
Free

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

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...
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...
Free

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.
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

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...
Free

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...
Free

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...
Free

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...
Free

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...
Free

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...
Free

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...
Free

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...
Free

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...
Free

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...
Free

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...
Free

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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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 glaci...
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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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Adventures in the Arctic with Ellie Mackay

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

Adventures in the Arctic with Ellie Mackay

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 food chain

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 Ellie and Clara

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 food chain

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 survive in the Arctic with Nick Cox

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 survive in the Arctic with Nick Cox

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

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

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?

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?

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?

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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Parlez avec un scientifique arctique

En raison de l’éclosion du COVID-19 (Coronavirus), les cours en direct d’AXA Arctic Live 2020 seront dispensés en tant qu’événement virtuel, avec des conférenciers se joignant d’où ils se trouvent, pl...
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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

Science of a changing Arctic

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

Science of a changing Arctic

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

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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Gespräch mit einem Arktis-Wissenschaftler

Aufgrund des Ausbruchs von COVID-19 (Coronavirus) werden AXA Arctic Live 2020 Live-Kurse als virtuelles Ereignis angeboten, bei dem die Referenten, statt von der Arktischen Forschungsstation aus, von ...
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Plastics in the Arctic with Dr Ceri Lewis

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

Plastics in the Arctic with Dr Ceri Lewis

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

Carbon emissions and the Arctic with Dr Helen Findlay

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

Carbon emissions and the Arctic with Dr Helen Findlay

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

All about the Arctic Ocean

The live lesson will focus on building an understanding of the Arctic Ocean and the science behind how it is changing. Remember that questions and shout outs can be submitted in advance for booked le...
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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 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...
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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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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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Arctic food web

This food web live lesson introduces young people to the interdependence of living things in the Arctic. Students will review key terms in describing feeding relationships between living things, befor...
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Arctic food chains

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

This food web live lesson introduces young people to the interdependence of living things in the Arctic. Students will review key terms in describing feeding relationships between living things, befor...
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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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Ocean plastics in the Arctic

This Ocean Plastics in the Arctic live lesson introduces students to the issue of marine plastic pollution and how plastics in the UK could reach the Arctic and affect life in the frozen ocean. This l...
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Ocean plastics in the Arctic

This Ocean Plastics in the Arctic live lesson introduces students to the issue of marine plastic pollution and how plastics in the UK could reach the Arctic and affect life in the frozen ocean. This l...
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Desentrañando los misterios del mercurio en el Oceano

Esta lección en vivo es una oportunidad para que le preguntes a Natalia Torres-Rodríguez sobre su investigación y trabajo sobre el océano. Envíe las preguntas de sus estudiantes con anticipación para ...
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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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Human activity in the Arctic

This live lesson focuses on human activity in the Arctic and is suited for students studying Geography GCSE. Henry Burgess, head of the UK’s Arctic Office, will give students an introduction to the re...
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Human activity in the Arctic

This live lesson focuses on human activity in the Arctic and is suited for students studying Geography A-level. Henry Burgess, head of the UK’s Arctic Office, will give students an introduction to the...
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Exploring the Arctic

We welcome younger children to our first Arctic Live lesson for EYFS. The live lesson is a perfect introduction to the Arctic. The host for the lesson is Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop who has visited the Arct...
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Exploring the Arctic

We welcome younger students at primary school to our first Arctic Live lesson for key stage 1 classes. This lesson is a perfect introduction to the Arctic. The host for the lesson is Jamie Buchanan-Du...
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Exploring the Arctic

During this live lesson, students will learn about the Arctic, with a special focus on sea ice. The lesson will be hosted by Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop who was part of an expedition team that spent weeks l...
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Exploring the Arctic

This lesson is a perfect introduction to the Arctic. It is hosted by Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop who has visited the Arctic seven times (and Antarctica once). He will share some highlights of work and life ...
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Sea level rise

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

This live lesson broadcast is a great way of learning about sea-level rise and clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the Arctic will cause sea levels to rise. The investigation...
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Conoce a un científico polar

Esta lección en directo es una oportunidad para que pregunten al doctor Marc Oliva sobre su investigación y trabajo en el Ártico y en otras regions frías. Envíen las preguntas de sus estudiantes con a...
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Explorer les mystères du mercure dans l'océan

Cette leçon en direct est l'occasion pour vous d'interroger Marie-Maëlle Desgranges sur ses recherches et son travail sur l'océan. Soumettez les questions de vos élèves à l'avance pour avoir une chanc...
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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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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...
Free

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.
Free

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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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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Explore the Arctic

We welcome younger children to our first live lesson broadcast from the Arctic for early years. The live lesson is a perfect introduction to the Polar Regions. The host for the live lesson is Jamie, w...
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Explore the Arctic

This is an introductory lesson to the Arctic. The host for the live lesson is Jamie, who will be on his eighth trip to the Arctic. Jamie will share some of the equipment needed to explore this harsh e...
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Explore the Arctic

We welcome younger children to our first live lesson broadcast from the Arctic for lower primary classes. The live lesson is a perfect introduction to the Polar Regions. The host for the live lesson i...
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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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Live investigation: sea level rise

This live lesson broadcast is a great way of learning about sea-level rise and the consequences of a warming Arctic. It will help to clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the A...
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Live investigation: sea level rise

This live lesson broadcast is a great way of learning about sea-level rise and the consequences of a warming Arctic. It will help to clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the A...
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Caring for the Arctic

Svalbard is the fastest warming place on the planet. In this live lesson, students will learn how the environment surrounding the UK Arctic Research Station has changed over the past decades. After a ...
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Join an Arctic Adventure

In this unique Flipgrid Live Event, learners worldwide will travel to the frozen north to meet the team at an Arctic Research Station on Svalbard. Svalbard is a stunningly beautiful Arctic Island, and...
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Arctic Open Q&A

This is a unique opportunity to ask your questions about the Arctic to Professor Dame Jane Francis, Director of the British Antarctic Survey, and Nick Cox, Arctic Station Manager for the British Antar...
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Meet an Arctic scientist

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

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

This live lesson explores the work of an Arctic scientist, what a day in the life of a polar researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring this ...
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Arctic ask-me-anything

This live lesson is a chance for exam grade students to ask any questions they want about life and science in the Arctic. Classes may wish to reference previous live lessons as background and to help ...
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Arctic ask-me-anything

This live lesson is a chance for younger students to ask any questions they want about life and science in the Arctic. This is truly an ask-me-anything session, so we are as happy to talk about going ...
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Rock pooling live

The National Marine Aquarium Learning Team will be streaming live from Mount Batten beach to celebrate World Ocean Day for Schools! We will be investigating our local rock pools to see what critters l...
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Protecting the big blue

The Blue Marine Foundation team will take classes on a journey to discover the importance of the ocean and how it can be protected. The lesson will examine how protecting the ocean is different to pro...
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How do submarines work?

For this first lesson of Submarine Live 2022, we will learn how the submersibles used by Nekton Mission work. The submersibles used by the team can take scientists 1,000 metres down into the depths of...
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Deep sea adventure

For this second lesson of Submarine Live 2022, we go on an adventure with one of the mission scientists to discover some of the life that lives in the ocean depths around the Maldives. With 40 differe...
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Caring for the ocean

For this final lesson of Submarine Live 2022, we look at different areas of the ocean around the Maldives to see how human activity is affecting their health. We will take time to compare and contrast...
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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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Seabed safari

To celebrate British Science Week 2023, we are taking a dive around Britain to find out the amazing life that lives on Britain’s seabed. We join Dr Ceri Lewis and Dr Adam Porter from the University of...
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How to teach the carbon cycle

This live professional development session focuses on teaching the carbon cycle and how it relates to climate change. This CPD session will be led by Prof Callum Roberts, Chief Scientist of the Convex...
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Whales, carbon, and climate

Celebrating World Ocean Day 2023, this live lesson takes classes on a journey to find out about the wonderful world of whales and their importance for ocean health, and for the health of the planet as...
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How do scientists discover new species?

Classes join the Ocean Census expedition team as they explore the depths around Tenerife to find new species. In this live lesson, Dr Verity Nye will take students on a journey to share how scientist...
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Submersible explorer

Come on a submersible dive with the Ocean Census team as they discover new life off the coast of Tenerife. In this live lesson, Prof Alex Rogers will guide classes through how a submersible works, and...
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Saving angel sharks

The Canary Islands is home to one of the most endangered sharks, the angel shark. Come on a mission to find out more about the angel shark and the other sharks that inhabit these waters. The lesson wi...
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COP28 review and Q&A

With climate records being broken increasingly frequently, the need for international leadership and cooperation has never been greater. The COP series of conferences aims to create an international p...
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Time to heal the sea

To celebrate British Science Week 2024, we will join the Convex Seascape Survey science team and hear about how marine protected areas (MPAs) are giving the seascape time to ‘heal’. The team has been ...
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Time to rewild the ocean

To celebrate British Science Week 2024, we will be joining scientists from the Convex Seascape Survey to find out all about the relationship between time and rewilding. The team have come back from th...
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COP & climate science

Can't make the live broadcast? No problem! The lesson will be available on catch-up, and your class can still submit questions in advance for our experts to address. 2024 has already broken multiple c...

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