Meet the Scientist
Welcome to the 2025–2026 Meet the Scientist series!
This year we have another exciting line-up of free online webinars designed for 4th to 6th class children in Ireland.

Can’t join live? Register anyway and you’ll get the replay link by email, available for 7 days.

Teachers, please note: the register button for each webinar will take you to a Zoom registration page with an overview of the content.

You will need to register separately for every webinar you would like your class to attend.

Why is the deep ocean one of the most amazing places on Earth?
Meet Prof Louise Allcock, Marine Biologist, University of Galway and dive into the mysteries of the deep ocean.

Overview

• Introduce children to the fascinating world of the deep ocean and why it’s such a unique place on our planet.
• Talk about the amazing creatures that live there and how they survive in such extreme conditions.
• Explore how scientists study the deep sea and why there is still so much left to discover.
• Explain why protecting the deep ocean is important.