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Introduction What you'll explore Master the challenge Take it further
Congratulations!
You've completed the challenge and have covered information on:

  • animals and plants living in the most dynamic environment on Earth
  • adaptations to cope with specific habitat demands
  • different species living in varied ecological niches

    • Go the distance?
    Want to find out more about a range of courses relevant to the Blue Planet? Learn more about the oceans, about diving or sailing, or about natural history.

    Learning with children at home
    Find out how this all links to the school curriculum and about ways you might build on your child's interest.

    Teachers' page
    The Blue Planet programmes and online challenge provide a great resource for Key Stage 1 and 2 Science, Key Stage 3 & 4 Science and also for Key Stage 1 - 3 Geography.

    What’s on near you?
    See our up-to-date UK-wide guide for related activities, events or places to visit.

    For follow up activities and further learning, check out this list of marine and wildlife organisations across the UK.

    In depth
    Read more about life on the shorelines of Britain and the rest of the world in our in-depth articles:
  • A tale of two rock pools - discover the harsh world of the rock pool
  • Armour plated animals - find out how animals use sturdy defensive armour to protect themselves
  • Grasses of the land and sea - compare the seagrasses and grasslands
  • Zonation on land - see how zonation in the sea is reflected in dune, wetland and high altitude habitats

    • Coastal links
    Weblinks to some of the best sites on British coastlines and coasts across the world.

    Further reading
    In contrast to the poles or the open ocean, the seashore is part of the Blue Planet that most of us are able to explore. Find some animal identification books in our reading list and visit the seaside for a hands on approach to life on the edge.



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