Education
Access to research results should be made available to the general public. We believe that research only makes sense when it is for the benefit of people and nature. Our ongoing goal is to convert complex scientific language into understandable lectures, projects, and exhibitions which provide people with an opportunity to voice their questions, and to lead mutually beneficent discussions with scientists.
Volunteer work
Important: We have no capacity for volunteers, Bachelor or Master students in 2020
Lectures for school children
1. The biology and communication of killer whales and long-finned pilot whales in Northern Norway
2 Marine Mammals of Lofoten / Patagonia / Raja Ampat
A 30-minute lecture with an additional 15 minutes' time for questions can be given in English, German or Norwegian.
If you are a school / teacher please contact us for further information: info@ocean-sounds.com or call +47-91842012
Former projects
Lofoten Whale festival - Henningsvaer 01.-15.08.2011
A meeting of humans and whales: science, music, art and tourism
A one week gathering celebrating the culture and nature of our cetacean species in the Lofoten waters: pilot whales, killer whales,
different dolphins, harbor porpoises, minke whales; fin whales and humpback whales. There will be talks, special tours with
scientists, naturalists, artists and musicians to introduce the wide human ways of relating to these mysterious and fascinating
animals. A group of intemationally-known researchers from many different fields will converge upon Henningsvær in early August
to present the facts and mysteries we have discovered about these important ocean creatures National and International
renowned artists will present their work and interact with the whales, people and nature of Lofoten.
The goal was to raise awareness, educate people about the marine ecosystem and its wonderful creatures embedded in artistic
and fun activities!
Actions
1) Sailing trips to find the whales and play music for them, film interactions, do research
2) Talks; films, presentations about whales and the marine ecosystem at the Ocean Sounds Center
3) Concerts: downstairs at the Ocean Sounds center (or at local coffee shop)
4) Discussion rounds & party
5) .open for your own action.
To celebrate the importance of the cetaceans in arctic Norwegian waters, to educate children and people and to enhance the experience of visitors to Henningsvær and to boost the local tourist economy.
Donations are very welcome!!