As anybody who has seen Blue Planet can attest, there are few things more fascinating than the underwater world.
But these wonders aren't confined to the tropical seas and oceans, there are incredible ecosystems at work right in your back yard.
If you haven't already, give making a pond in your back garden a go, it can bring all sorts of benefits to wildlife,
But the best bit about any pond, is the little creatures you find there, grab a net or shallow tub and see what wonders you can find,
That's what I got up to this weekend where I came face-to-face with one of these little beauties, the smooth newt.
These fantastic little amphibians are our most common species of newt, but don't wait around to find them, they start hibernating in mid-October
There's all sorts to find in a pond though as the watery world plays host to shrimps, beetles, snails and tiny tiny creatures you might need a microscope to find!
While you're waiting for your pond to gather life why not check out your local reserves, tonnes of them have pond dipping sessions going on throughout summer or if you can't make that head to the beach and give rock pooling a go!
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