The open oceans are the world’s largest ecosystems.
Traversed by whales, sharks, turtles, tuna and albatross and home to mysterious deep-sea creatures, these are the true wilds of our planet. Below you'll find a series of engaging resources to help you connect with nature and learn more about our planet's ocean habitats; from creative 'make-it' activities, to educational worksheets and a webinar with a WWF expert.
If you’re a teacher, download our Educator Guide for further curriculum linked activities for Key 2 and 3.
Oceans and Plastics Pollution
Our Oceans and Plastics Pollution classroom resources enable pupils to explore the role of the oceans in our lives and why healthy oceans are so vital to our future.
Our Planet Info Sheet: Our seas
Engaging information sheet exploring our planet's ocean habitats with curriculum linked activities for young people aged 6 - 14 years.
Make a recycled deep sea squid
Join Annette as she makes a fabulously colourful deep sea squid from the open oceans using recycled clothing.
World of sharks
Cat Gordon from The Shark Trust joins us to talk about how amazing sharks really are and why they are so important to our oceans whilst answering your questions live.
WWF Talks: Oceans
Dr Simon Walmsley, Chief Marine Advisor WWF-UK, takes us on a virtual tour of the often overlooked British marine environment. He'll be talking about some of the incredible marine species you can find in the UK and discussing some of their threats.
Sustainable Seafood poster
This handy information poster illustrating the fish eaten in the UK and low-carbon choices available to us.