Ocean LIVE with Steve Backshall

Encounter Edu are thrilled to launch an exciting new live lesson series, Ocean Live with Steve Backshall. Engaging young people with our ocean is one of the things Steve cares about most, and this series marks the start of a brand-new partnership with Nekton.

Join us live from The Deep on 22 September 2026, as primary schools across the world tune in for the first broadcast.

Live from DEEP Campus, the UK’s leading underwater training and innovation centre, Steve will explore the cutting-edge technology opening up new frontiers in ocean exploration, and speak to the science team behind some incredible new species discoveries.

Expect live quizzes and interaction, segments on tech, exploration and discovery, and a full set of classroom resources and activities to extend the learning long after the broadcast ends. This live lesson will also be broadcast on Children United.

Further details to be confirmed over the summer ahead of the new academic year, but we wanted to get this in your diaries now.

Teacher guidance and worksheets will be provided ahead of the broadcast. Schools can submit questions in text form via the interaction app once booked, or send audio or video questions by email ([email protected]) with the subject line “Ocean Live with Steve Backshall”. Please ensure any child featured in audio or video submissions has the correct permissions from their parent or carer before sending. Shout-outs can also be requested via your booking profile.

Curriculum links include:

• Forces and materials involved in ocean exploration
• Ocean habitats
• Classification and adaptation
• Working scientifically