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What's it like to be a polar scientist?
Find out what it's like to live and work in the Antarctic with British Antarctic Survey scientist Joanne Johnson
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What's in a name? From Boaty McBoatface to RRS Sir David Attenborough
Find out more about how the UK's most advanced polar research ship came to be named after Sir David Attenborough
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Where is the RRS Sir David Attenborough now?
Track the UK's polar research vessel as it carries out important scientific research with the British Antarctic Survey
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Is Venice flooding getting worse?
Venice has always been at risk of flooding. But with climate change causing more damaging storms more often, is the future of this historic city under threat?
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What is the UN High Seas Treaty?
Why might a change to maritime law prove a 'lifeline' for the ocean?
Birthday parties at the National Maritime Museum - frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about hosting a children's birthday party at the AHOY Gallery of the National Maritime Museum
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Photographing the Universe from the Royal Observatory: past and present
Royal Observatory astronomers are photographing the skies from historic buildings, continuing a long history of astrophotography at Greenwich
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Ocean Court banner: 'Unbroken' art installation
A new banner installation by Evewright Arts at the National Maritime Museum, created in response to the Zong massacre
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Coastal storms and climate change
Are hurricanes and tropical storms getting worse due to climate change – and what can be done to prepare? Professor Ilan Kelman introduces the possible scenarios
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Object in Focus display
Our Object in Focus display in the National Maritime Museum shines a light on interesting items from the collection, chosen by our Visitor and Sales Assistants