Oceans

The smart, the strange and the dangerous: life on a coral reef

When you live in an underwater city of the sea, danger lurks at every turn. See some masters of disguise in action, and meet the predators who can kill in an instant.

Coral reefs are more than just colourful underwater scenery. Discover why they are an important feature of our planet's oceans.

Find out more about life underwater and read about the pioneering work of the Museum's marine scientists.

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