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Celebrating its milestone fiftieth year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition showcases the beauty, magnificence and diversity of life on our planet, while also highlighting its fragility and the role photography can play to preserve it.
Until 30 August 2015
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| Deep sea litter news |
Rubbish including food packaging and fishing gear were found in the deep sea by Museum scientists visiting some of the remotest parts of the ocean. Discarded items found more than 1,000km (600 miles) from the coast reveals the truly global impact of human activities.
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| Coming soon Coral Reefs: Secret Cities of the Seaexhibition |
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Book tickets to explore the richness of life beneath the waves. Plunge into spectacular seascapes with a virtual reef dive experience, a live reef and over 250 of the most unique fossil corals, shells, starfish, octopus, turtles and snakes from the Museum’s collection.Opens 27 March 2015 |
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| Love in the Natural World event |
Join us for an exclusive Valentine’s-themed night at the Museum. Our scientists will reveal the little-known love lives of the natural world, from fish perfume trails to date-drugging insects.
Night Safari: Love in the Natural World
16 February 2015
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| Hidden ecosystems schools collaboration |
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Schools across the UK can now collaborate with the Museum in the Microverse project. Take part in cutting-edge genetic research on the diversity of microscopic species living on the outside of buildings. |
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| Valentine's Day gifts |
Unique gift ideas for the one you love. Jewellery inspired by the birds and the bees, accessories in shades of pink and grey, suave cufflinks and one-of-a-kind mineral pieces for your one and only - a timeless Valentine's Day gift.
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| Our friends at Horniman Museum and Gardens |
Explore the wonderful world of plants on a massive scale. From super seed pods to exploding cucumbers and a huge crawl through root system, this interactive exhibition will bring visitors up close to all kinds of fantastic plant life.
14 February - 1 November 2015 |
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