Where: The Fortress, Korsør
When: September 10, 2026, 2:00–6:00 p.m.
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The ocean is a playground, a pantry, and for many of us, a place we seek out to find peace. Unfortunately, for many years we humans have used the ocean as both a dumping ground and a sewer. The invisible chemicals that accumulate in the oceans affect fish, mussels, plants, animals, and ultimately, us. But what exactly is hiding beneath the surface?
For this event, we invite children and adults to embark on a journey into the hidden world of the ocean.
Come and learn more alongside some of the country’s sharpest marine and chemistry experts. We’ll hear about the researchers’ latest findings and reflect together on our personal relationships with the ocean. What does the ocean mean to you? What experiences and memories do you associate with the coast, the beach, or life on the water? And how can we, as a society, do a better job of taking care of the ocean in the future?
Your perspectives will be included in a research project called NewSea. The project will present its findings to policymakers at Christiansborg in November 2026.
Today's Activities
We’ll collect water samples, examine the water’s chemistry under a microscope, and dissect small marine animals. By the end of the day, you’ll have gained insight into how pollution moves through the oceans and affects life beneath the surface. And most importantly: what we as a society can do about it.
The youngest participants will have their own activity, where Mille Gori—known as Motor Mille from DR Ramasjang—will explain the mysteries of the ocean in a way that’s easy for children to understand, through play, curiosity, and engaging stories. The event is aimed at children ages 8 and up.
We'll be serving food and drinks throughout the afternoon. Come learn more—and join the conversation about how we can better care for our shared ocean.
Registration is required, and participants are expected to attend the entire event.
About NewSea
NewSea is a project led by researchers at Aarhus University that investigates environmentally hazardous substances in Danish waters. At Democracy x, we are responsible for citizen and stakeholder engagement in the project. The project’s findings will be presented to policymakers at Christiansborg in November. NewSea is funded by the VELUX FOUNDATION.
