Our coasts and oceans are the homes of countless fascinating creatures and plants. You would have noticed a few of these animals and plants while walking along the beach or every time you took a quick glance with your snorkel at what lays underwater. Through these lessons we will help you embark on a journey of discovery of the different types of animals (fauna) and plants (flora) found both around the Maltese Islands and other parts of our planet. We will also help you understand where exactly along the coasts or in our oceans do these plants and animals live and why they live there and not elsewhere. And more...

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Lesson 1 - The Diversity of Marine Life  
A large percentage of the global population live at the coast, which is already facing pressures such as those from global warming. Hence, for these communities, protecting the coast literally means protecting and safeguarding one’s own homes.....