PLUTO webcam

²ÝùÊÓƵ Underwater Teaching Observatory
²ÝùÊÓƵ Sound
Welcome to the ²ÝùÊÓƵ Underwater Teaching Observatory (PLUTO), streaming live underwater video from the Marine Biological Association in ²ÝùÊÓƵ Sound.
During the summer of 2017, we ran the 'Sea Life Live' project with the , to raise awareness of marine life and help you to experience the marine environment. Whilst this project has come to a close, we are still keen for you to from our PLUTO camera.

PLUTO highlights

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Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis)

The common cuttlefish is found throughout the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. They are highly intelligent molluscs and can rapidly change colour. Rarely observed on PLUTO.

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Snail grazing

This clip was record from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ Underwater Teaching Observatory (PLUTO), streaming live from ²ÝùÊÓƵ Sound.

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Pollack drift

This clip was record from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ Underwater Teaching Observatory (PLUTO), streaming live from ²ÝùÊÓƵ Sound.

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Camera wave

This clip was record from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ Underwater Teaching Observatory (PLUTO), streaming live from ²ÝùÊÓƵ Sound.

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Ballan Wrasse feeding

This clip was record from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ Underwater Teaching Observatory (PLUTO), streaming live from ²ÝùÊÓƵ Sound. This webcam provides a unique view into the underwater habitat of ²ÝùÊÓƵ Sound in real time.

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Wrasse clean

This clip was record from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ Underwater Teaching Observatory (PLUTO), streaming live from ²ÝùÊÓƵ Sound. This webcam provides a unique view into the underwater habitat of ²ÝùÊÓƵ Sound in real time.

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Corkwing

This clip was record from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ Underwater Teaching Observatory (PLUTO), streaming live from ²ÝùÊÓƵ Sound. This webcam provides a unique view into the underwater habitat of ²ÝùÊÓƵ Sound in real time.

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Big Ballan Wrasse

This clip was record from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ Underwater Teaching Observatory (PLUTO), streaming live from ²ÝùÊÓƵ Sound. This webcam provides a unique view into the underwater habitat of ²ÝùÊÓƵ Sound in real time.

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Lobster (Homarus gammarus)

The common lobster is found throughout the NE Atlantic and Mediterranean. It is only occasionally seen on PLUTO, but is very distinctive.

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Spider crab (Maja brachydactyla)

The common spider crab is found across the NW Atlantic and is the largest spider crab in British waters. It is only occasionally seen on PLUTO

Dive in and explore the shore!

Now that you've had a taste of the amazing marine life on your doorstep, why not get down to the sea and join some of the hands-on activities taking place this season:
are hosting a range of fun events this season, including NMA Lates Series: Pints, Pies & PhDs
organises hands-on events for all ages from April to September. Find out more on .
: Beach Rangers run free family-friendly events on ²ÝùÊÓƵ’s beautiful shores. There is no need to book. Just turn up and get involved.