A classroom beneath the waves
As students dive deep, they'll feel a new sense of connectivity and empathy for the creatures that live within. Plan a visit to SEA LIFE and unlock the secrets of this big blue abyss full of wonderment and discovery.
Free classroom resources
Visit the conservation classroom for free worksheets, fact sheets and quizzes designed to enable students to feel more connected to our world's oceans and advocate for change.
Join the Mission: Friends of the Sea
The ocean is for everyone, whether it be the vast blue abyss or local beaches or waterways on your doorstep, join us in our mission to nurture happier, healthier children, and create lifelong friends of the sea.
Your local SEA LIFE and planning a trip
- Spot different adaptations that help creatures to survive in their habitats
- Explore terminology such as 'habitat', 'micro-habitat', 'life-cycle' and 'eco-system'
- Put classification keys in to practice to help group, identify and name a variety of living things
- Recognise that environments can change and that this can pose dangers to living things
Discover your local SEA LIFE
The conservation classroom
A new space for teachers to discover educational content that will encourage children to develop an appreciation for the national world around us. All content is free and offers educational worksheets and activities that can be immediately used in the classroom.
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Latest news and teaching inspiration
Ocean Conservation: Why Little Splashers Make Big Waves
Active citizenship might sound like something only MPs do, but for kids, it’s all about turning empathy into action. That’s where SEA LIFE’s Friends of the Sea initiative comes in. Think of it as a superhero training camp, minus the capes (although, who am I to stop you?)
Dive into Learning: How Aquarium Trips Inspire Knowledge, Empathy, and Love for the Ocean
Planning a geography or science school trip can be a lot of work, but watching a child’s eyes light up when they enter an aquarium is a joy to behold. It’s a journey into the ocean’s mysteries, a chance to inspire empathy, and an opportunity to show students how interconnected our world truly is.
How a School Aquarium Trip Can Help Students Feel Calm
It’s no secret that the wellbeing of our children has taken a hit in recent years. From pandemic disruptions to the ever insisting presence of social media, young people face a barrage of pressures previous generations could never have imagined. However, what if there was a way to make learning about wellbeing fun, engaging, and memorable? Enter the humble aquarium trip!
Save Our Seas: The Rangers Challenge
Not only does a school trip to an aquarium endorse connectivity and empathy, it can challenge students to become the ultimate ocean conservation champion with this free challenge pack.
Key Learning Outcomes (Age 5-11)
- Consider the different sea creatures they’ll encounter and their habitats.
- Appreciate how sea creatures are being negatively impacted by human behaviour.
- Learn what can be done to help protect the sea creatures and their habitats
