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Blue heart of the planet

Oceans not only contain a huge diversity of life, but also make a important hidden contribution to sustaining all life on Earth.

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Sundarbans: Nature's bioshield

The fragile ecosystem that defends one of the most densely populated areas on Earth from the extremes of nature.

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Coral reefs: The ocean’s larder

Found throughout the shallow waters of the tropics, reefs help to sustain marine life and millions of the world’s poorest people.

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Antarctica: Engine of ocean life

Why Antarctica's seas are crucial to every ocean across the globe.

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Oceans' underwater pharmacies

How these colourful ecosystems could be the key to the future of medicine.

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The rising threat to our cities

Sea-level rise due to climate change has raised the risk of extreme floods in major coastal cities worldwide, and many are slowly sinking into the oceans.

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Mini subs bring oceans to homes

By creating simple submarines that film underwater, David Lang hopes deep sea exploration is possible for everyone, not just the James Camerons of this world.

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The rising threat from the oceans

Sea levels are rising but by how much and how quickly? Gaia Vince looks at the causes, consequences, and efforts to adapt to the potential danger.

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Can we build underwater cities?

Living below the sea is possible, at least for a short time. So what is stopping us creating colonies to ease over-population, or guard against disasters?

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Living on the ocean

Life on the sea has been one of mankind’s enduring visions, but the technology hasn’t been up to the task... until now.

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How much water does Earth hold?

If you scooped up all of the world’s water and made it into a giant sphere, how big would it be? Sam Hume explains.

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SOS: Save our seas

Mankind is consuming the ocean’s resources at an alarming rate. How do we sustain this vital resource for generations to come?

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2013: The year in wildlife

From lakes of death to the first moments of life, get up close and personal with our ten favourite images of nature at its most stunning.

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Weird and wonderful pics of 2013

Some of the most bizarre and beautiful pictures captured in 2013, from a flying electric bike to some decidedly operatic mudskippers.

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Living on the ocean

Life on the sea has been one of mankind’s enduring visions, but the technology hasn’t been up to the task... until now.

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Sea otters: Our ocean protectors

Sea otters aren’t just cute – these marine mammals play a vital role protecting the kelp forests which maintain our climate and prevent storm damage.

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How do you find a ghost ship?

A lost vessel with disease-ridden rats is about to hit Britain's shores, according to reports. But how do you lose a ship... and how can you locate it again?

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