On June 17th, the full-rigged Sørlandet will dock at Amerikakajen in the Port of Gothenburg, fully loaded with marine scientists! The sailing, which goes from Kristiansand to Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Oslo, is an initiative to focus on the marine environment in the Western Sea. In the port, the sailing participants, together with researchers from the University of Gothenburg and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, will organize an exhibition about the problems and solutions for the marine environment, with fun activities for both adults and children! The event is also co-organized with the Port of Gothenburg and the Maritime Museum and Aquarium.
In addition to the full-rigged Sørlandet, the University of Gothenburg's research vessel R/V Skagerak will also be at the quay, with the opportunity to go aboard and learn more about how scientists study the ocean.
Sørlandet arrives at 11:00 and departs at 20:00, and the exhibition will be open between 15:00-18:00.
Opening speech
At 15:00, the event will begin with opening speeches from Max Petzold, Vice President for Digitalization and Utilization at the University of Gothenburg, sailing coordinator Marte Sodeland, EU parliamentarian and member of parliament Emma Nohrén (MP), documentary filmmaker Martin Falklind, known from the TV series "Fiskarnas Rike", and Lars Johansson, chairman of the board of the Port of Gothenburg AB.
Activities
- Point walk from the Maritime Museum Aquarium to the Americas Shed with prizes
- Nature filmmaker Martin Falklind shares his knowledge and shows pictures
- Go aboard, meet the researchers and learn more about marine life
- Meet representatives from the University of Gothenburg and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Release of sturgeon in the river
During the afternoon, visitors are offered free ice cream and coffee!
The exhibition is easy to find from the Maritime Museum and Aquarium's main entrance at Stigbergstorget, where there will be signs and a points walk!
