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Video link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09g4d98/blue-planet-ii-series-1-3-coral-reefs (you'll need a BBCiPlayer account)
Get ready to be swept away David Attenborough style into the mesmerising universe of coral reefs. These architectural marvels, crafted by corals in the balmy, crystal-clear, shallow waters of the tropics, host a whopping quarter of all known marine species in less than one-tenth of a percent of the ocean floor! Talk about bustling neighbourhoods!
This 48-minute masterpiece brings this vibrant underwater ecosystem to life. It's a game-changer for students who might never get to witness this beauty firsthand.
Join Richard Hammond as he unravels the ultimate weather mystery: temperature's pivotal role. Imagine a world without heat fluctuations - no clouds, no rainbows, no snowfall magic! This 57-minute exploration is a perfect kick-off for understanding atmospheric circulation with an examination of the varying surface temperatures around the world.
Forget land disputes; dive into the captivating saga of claiming the ocean floor and its hidden treasures. Countries aren't just eyeing coastlines; they're eyeing the depths. With about 10% legally claimed so far, it's a geologist's paradise! This 52-minute marvel is a goldmine for global governance lessons, blending geopolitics, tectonics, and resource exploitation.
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