12 of 12 results for "coral reefs"
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Florida Reef Under Threat: Regrowth Brings Renewed Hope

In Florida Reef Under Threat: Regrowth Brings Renewed Hope, biologists find new ways to regenerate Florida’s fragile coral reef. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World Florida: America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.

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Coral Bleaching

In Coral Bleaching, witness the effects of global warming on coral ecosystems. The world’s oceans are warming due to climate change, which negatively affects coral reefs, home to about a quarter of all ocean life. Coral is highly sensitive to temperature changes, and as ocean temperatures rise, coral bleaching becomes more extreme. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Climate Change — The Facts, a documentary that delves into the science of climate change and its far-reaching consequences.

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Reef Rescue: Cleaning Up Oil on the Reef

In Reef Rescue: Cleaning Up Oil on the Reef, the Go Jetters discover a submarine leaking oil onto a reef. They head to the location to clean up the spill and protect the vital underwater ecosystem. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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Shipwreck Reef: How Reefs Grow Over Time

In Shipwreck Reef: How Reefs Grow Over Time, the Go Jetters discover the rusty submarine wreck isn’t leaking oil — it’s become a reef itself! Ubercorn shares funky facts about natural and artificial reefs, and how objects, like shipwrecks, can help the reef by becoming underwater habitats. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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Giant Creatures of the Great Barrier Reef
In Giant Creatures of the Great Barrier Reef, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores how certain animals work together to find food. Teamwork makes the dream work for these largest animals in Australia's Great Barrier Reef! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.
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Coral Reefs in the Maldives: The Impact of Climate Change
In Coral Reefs in the Maldives: The Impact of Climate Change, host Simon Reeve goes snorkeling with a marine biologist from the Maldives, where he discovers a troubling pattern affecting the reef. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
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3D-Printed Terracotta Reefs Offer New Hope for Saving Coral Ecosystems
The article "3D-Printed Terracotta Reefs Offer New Hope for Saving Coral Ecosystems" from BBC Science Focus reveals that Israeli researchers are creating detailed artificial coral reefs using 3D printing. These terracotta reefs mimic real coral shapes and offer homes for marine organisms, helping coral reefs recover. The goal is to use this technology in oceans around the world to support marine biodiversity.
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The Deadly Pufferfish

In The Deadly Pufferfish, naturalist Steve Backshall is swimming by a coral reef when he comes across the deadly pufferfish and sunfish. Steve shares about both toxic fish. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.

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Awesome Australia Video Playlist

Discover the wonders of Australia with our video playlist! Explore the vibrant city of Sydney, the iconic Opera House, the breathtaking landscapes of the continent, and meet unique native animals like kangaroos. Perfect for a journey Down Under without leaving the classroom

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The Ultimate Shark Playlist

Dive into the incredible world of sharks with this thrilling BBC Learning Hub playlist! From the sleek and powerful great white to the gentle giant whale shark and the uniquely shaped hammerhead, these videos showcase the beauty and mystery of the ocean's most iconic predators. Perfect for sparking curiosity and a little shark-inspired awe in your classroom! 🦈

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Under the Sea: The Great Barrier Reef

In Under the Sea: The Great Barrier Reef, Ubercorn takes the Go Jetters to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. This amazing underwater garden is so big you can see it from space! The reef is full of colorful coral gardens made up of tiny creatures, and it is home to many fish and sea animals. People love to visit it because it’s a beautiful place to explore underwater! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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The Tool-Using Tusk Fish

In The Tool-Using Tusk Fish, narrator Sir David Attenborough suggests that tusk fish, and perhaps other fish species, may be more intelligent than people ever thought possible. When the tusk fish finds food, such as a clam, it uses coral as a tool to crack open the clam and feed itself. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.