See: Your stops on the 'Beneath the Blue' visitor journey by Expo 2020 Dubai

When Expo 2020 Dubai promised a curated journey for everyone, the organisers meant it. If you occupy the niche of a 'thalassophile', which derives from Greek for 'a lover of the sea', then this 'Beneath the Blue' visitor tour is just for you. With the future of our oceans at the forefront of concern around the environmental damage our world is currently facing, this blue journey illustrates new approaches that put innovation at the heart of marine conservation. | Above: The Philippines Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

The journey is part of a series of themed, self-guided tours, created by Expo 2020 Dubai available on the website (www.expo2020dubai.com) and the Expo 2020 app, to help visitors navigate the vast array of attractions throughout the six months of the event. | Above: The Philippines Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

As rising temperatures and growing populations put increasing pressure on the world’s oceans, 'Beneath the Blue' addresses environmental challenges such as plastic pollution and biodiversity, asking how we can work together to better manage climate change, with the overall objective to catalyse real change. Visitors will meet ocean-themed country pavilions and standalone attractions on site along the way; a few of which are listed below. Read more: https://gn24.ae/bd237279afd5000

PHILIPPINES PAVILION: Designed to resemble a coral reef, the Philippines Pavilion explores how this country of more than 7,000 islands is working to protect our oceans. An interesting factoid is that the pavilion is called the Bangkota, which is an ancient Tagalog term for 'coral reef'. Read more: https://gn24.ae/c19229521d13000

SEYCHELLES PAVILION: Showcasing how this island country is taking action to preserve marine ecosystems, the pavilion presents a multi-sensory experience that talks to the county’s present and future as a leader in the blue economy agenda.

Here visitors can discover some of the endangered species that visit the island’s waters including the Southern blue whale and the sperm whale. Find out how the Seychelles created the world’s first sovereign blue bonds as a means to finance sustainable fisheries and marine projects. Read more: https://gn24.ae/c3e432fe47ce000

MONACO PAVILION: The Monaco Pavilion reveals how the principality is using cutting-edge research to protect endangered marine life around the world with sections of its pavilion dedicated to 3D-printed tropical corals and robotic penguins, with interactive games and a baby penguin zone aimed at younger visitors.

NORWAY PAVILION: Under the theme ‘Pioneering Sustainable Ocean Solutions’, the Norway Pavilion showcases the country’s seafaring heritage and illustrates how new technology is tackling ocean waste, making fisheries more sustainable and protecting polar ecosystems.

HAMMOUR HOUSE: A unique art installation and community project, Hammour House raises awareness about endangered coral ecosystems by creating a ‘reef’ from recycled and sustainable materials.