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They carry everything from apples to iPhones – but how did a simple metal box have such a profound impact on the way we live, work and shop?

Maritime archaeologist Jane Maddocks shares her experiences diving on some of Britain’s most famous wrecks – and why we need to protect our underwater cultural heritage

Gail McGarva explains how her passion for traditional wooden boatbuilding took hold

Oceanographer and chief scientist Dr Dawn Wright on diving to the deepest part of the ocean – and why we need to stand up for our blue planet

If a ship runs into trouble in UK territorial waters, an individual known as ‘SOSREP’ is often one of the first to be notified. Who are they, and how do they help prevent disaster at sea?

Explore the legacy of the Sea Empress oil spill, and meet the people working to prevent disaster at sea today

Cliff Benson reflects on how efforts to save oiled sea birds inspired a lifetime's dedication to wildlife protection

Dr Nina Baker became the first female deck cadet in the British Merchant Navy. Listen to her account of a pioneering career

This blog threads together a selection of items from the collections of the Caird Library and Archive that record the experiences of seafarers visiting the islands of St Paul and Amsterdam in the southern Indian Ocean.