West Coast Sea Week 2025, August 2th - 10th
About the week
The West Coast Sea Week is a thematic week for the marine environment with activities that engage and attract all ages. The week offers a maximum experience of the sea and at the same time contributes to a greater understanding of how the sea is affected by humans.
During the week, you will learn more about our coastal communities and the importance of the sea for people. You can try different activities, go on excursions, experiment and also help the researchers with so-called citizen research. The West Coast Sea Week offers many opportunities. There are activities along the entire west coast, from Kosterhavet in the north to Kullaberg in the south.
How is the ocean affected by us?
How does climate change affect the sea, the archipelago and its marine life? What happens when the creatures of the sea seek new places? How is life in the ocean affected?
During the West Coast Sea Week, you get to enjoy the biodiversity of the sea and meet both new and old species. You will get a unique opportunity to experience the sea together with our partners and at the same time increase your knowledge about future challenges and opportunities facing the oceans.
Welcome to the West Coast Sea Week, loaded with fun, exciting and interesting activities!
West Coast Sea Week Organizers
West Coast Sea Week is organized by Västra Götalandsregionen and Region Halland together with over 100 scientists/universities, research institutes, organizations and companies.
Here you will find enthusiasts and experts, scientists, marine biologists, artists and historians, sailors and land crabs. And everyone is passionate about a clean and healthy Western Sea and want to show to you!
We will do our best to give you an experience beyond the ordinary and a better understanding of how the sea is affected by human activity.
Activities
Inauguration of the West Coast Sea Week
On August 2nd the start of the West Coast Sea Week takes place at Smögen. Smögenbryggan will be filled with exciting ships, fun activities and a wonderful opening is held. Curious about new food from the sea? What happens to the plastic and trash floating in our oceans?
The impressive top sailing schooner Kvartsita goes on tour for a cleaner sea and you are welcome on board. Meet beach cleaners, scientists and zealots! With Kvartsita also comes Havsverkstan, a workshop with experiments, exhibition, marine animals, and more. Meet a marine biologist and learn more about the ocean. Ideal for all curious children and adults.
What does the research say? Talk with a researcher at T/S Kvartsita or at one of the west coast marine research stations Kristineberg and Tjärnö Akvarium. Or become a researcher for a day when you join a research vessel on an expedition.
If you are hungry for new food from the sea or want to get tips on dishes from the sea's pantry, you should visit West Coast Sea Weeks marine food market in Fjällbacka. Here you can meet writers, producers and chefs. On August 3:rd, the quay is filled with lots of fun activities.
And the lighthouses on the West Coast. During the entire West Coast Sea Week you can visit the island of Hållö, but there is also a unique chance to visit Måseskär. Lighthouse history is offered, but also guided tours about nature and birdlife.
West Coast Sea Week wants to attract people to discover the sea with all that it has to offer. This is a week you can't miss! Welcome!
See the entire programme on website in Swedish
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