Oceanographers are helping teachers to bring science to life in classrooms across the country.
Southampton's Oceanography Centre is developing multimedia teaching materials and activities for the Internet that relate to global environmental issues.
Dr Simon Boxall, one of the scientists responsible for schools liaison at the centre, said: "As scientists, we can help teachers to inspire young people to consider science as a serious career.
"We are actively trying to make school pupils and the public aware that ocean and earth science is fun and exciting, and that most people can understand the ideas and implications for their everyday lives."
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