Natural History Museum - Explore Earth's last wilderness...

Discover more about our oceans Just below the blue ocean waves lies a black abyss. But despite the complete lack of sunlight or warmth, life thrives there. Little is known about this hidden world, so marine scientists at the Museum are working to understand more about the animals and ecosystems of the deep. Dive into our underwater stories > Have you been watching BBC's Blue Planet II? Why do rays jump? Some rays can leap up to two metres out of the ocean - and scientists aren't sure why they do it.  Find out more > When whales die Dr Adrian Glover, a Museum expert in deep-sea biodiversity, sheds light on life after death for whales. Enter the deep > Marine science explained Life in ancient oceans What were the oceans like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth? To the Jurassic > What is ocean acidification? We explain why you should care about acid in the ocean. Read more > Learn more about whales

Whales: Beneath the surface Dive into the extraordinary story of whales in our exhibition Whales: Beneath the surface. Travel back 50 million years to the beginning of their evolution and see how whales became sociable, aquatic mammals. ★★★★★ 'A giant success.' - The Londonist Visit now >

Ring in 2018 with an underwater twist

New Year's Eve: Under the Sea Ring in 2018 with a dance under the blue whale in Hintze Hall. This will be an evening of oceanic proportions with Guilty Pleasures DJs, Massaoke, Musical Bingo and the chance to explore the exhibitions after dark. Find out more >