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Marine kaleidoscope shows the beauty of coral reefs

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Marine kaleidoscope shows the beauty of coral reefs

The vibrant colours of threatened coral reefs are transformed into a natural kaleidoscope in this stunning image created by Dutch photographer Georgette Douwma

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This week’s new questions

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This week’s new questions

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Why icy moons like Europa are our best bet for finding alien life

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Why icy moons like Europa are our best bet for finding alien life

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The extraordinary deep-sea lifeforms that feast on sunken carcasses

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The extraordinary deep-sea lifeforms that feast on sunken carcasses

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Newly discovered species found deep in the ocean contains microplastic

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Newly discovered species found deep in the ocean contains microplastic

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Octopuses were thought to be solitary until a social species turned up

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Octopuses were thought to be solitary until a social species turned up

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Exploring the deep ocean and the surprising creatures that live there

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Exploring the deep ocean and the surprising creatures that live there

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Liz Bonnin at New Scientist Live

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The problem with plastic - and how science can solve it

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How to solve our plastic waste problem

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How to solve our plastic waste problem

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Fighting plastic pollution in British waters: How to make a difference

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Fighting plastic pollution in British waters: How to make a difference

Pollution specialist Alex McGoran on how problems associated with plastic and microplastics are affecting aquatic ecosystems close to home, plus what we can do to help.

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Join a virtual 6000km trek across the deep ocean

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Sea sums: How we're keeping whales safe using maths

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Blue Planet II’s Steve Simpson explores the sounds of the ocean

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How climate change is hitting crab hunting in the mangroves of Brazil

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