SINCE 1990
HAVSRESAN
Havsresan ('The Sea Journey' in English) is an environmental initiative that has annually attracted divers, biologists and archaeologists from all over Sweden for over 30 years.
This initiative aims to inform the public about how our ocean is doing.
This initiative aims to inform the public about how our ocean is doing.
HAVSRESAN 2024
6-11 May, 2024
PROJECT TIMELINE
HISTORY
Lund University of Technology (LTH) started HAVSRESAN ('THE SEA JOURNEY') in 1990, and the project has since created engagement and highlighted important cultural and environmental issues in the sea and coast.
HAVSRESAN is meant to increase awareness of our seas' local environment and marine cultural history. We use the media to get attention for our activities.
TV and the press usually pay attention to Havsresan in news broadcasts and articles.
Local authorities, companies and the public are invited to participate in the project.
We want to show the public, especially children and young people, the values of the sea and the coast. We want to raise their awareness so they want to know more and make them want to protect our coast and our seas.
HAVSRESAN is meant to increase awareness of our seas' local environment and marine cultural history. We use the media to get attention for our activities.
TV and the press usually pay attention to Havsresan in news broadcasts and articles.
Local authorities, companies and the public are invited to participate in the project.
We want to show the public, especially children and young people, the values of the sea and the coast. We want to raise their awareness so they want to know more and make them want to protect our coast and our seas.
HAVSRESAN
SINCE 1990
2023
2023
MALMÖ
HAVSRESAN 2023
In 2023, we conducted extensive transect sea-grass surveys in several locations around Malmö. Multiple survey dives inspected the foundations of wind turbines at the Lilgrund Wind Park, documenting existing biodiversity and invasive species. The last two days were dedicated to surveying post-Napoleonic War wrecks from the beginning of the 19th century in the middle of Öresund.
Read the report here [Swedish Only].
Read the report here [Swedish Only].
2022
2022
Sweden
SVERIGERESAN
In 2022, Havsresan investigated and documented post-industrial waste left below the surface by once-flourishing industries. Large amounts of contaminated fibre sludge and barrels of poisonous material were located lying on the bottom and leaking.
SCSC run an information campaign, communicating to the public the location, dangers and source of the pollution, increasing the pressure on our politicians and authorities to allocate the necessary resources to research and understand the problem and find solutions.
We visited Örnsköldsvik, Köpmanholmen and Sundsvall in Västernorrland as well as Stockholm and Jönköping.
In one of the uncovered fibre deposits, we assessed the potential for 1,500 kg of mercury lying in a port where large boats docked.
Read the report here [Swedish Only].
SCSC run an information campaign, communicating to the public the location, dangers and source of the pollution, increasing the pressure on our politicians and authorities to allocate the necessary resources to research and understand the problem and find solutions.
We visited Örnsköldsvik, Köpmanholmen and Sundsvall in Västernorrland as well as Stockholm and Jönköping.
In one of the uncovered fibre deposits, we assessed the potential for 1,500 kg of mercury lying in a port where large boats docked.
Read the report here [Swedish Only].
2021
2021
LANDSKRONA
HAVSRESAN 2021
As part of Havsresan 2021, a project was carried out to pick up ghost nets from Öresund. The project was financed with a LOVA grant from the County Administrative Board of Skåne and was carried out with the help of professional divers. About 500 kg of ghost nets was salvaged and picked up by Fiskereturen in Sotenäs for recycling.
Read the report here [Swedish Only].
Read the report here [Swedish Only].
2020
2020
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19 PANDEMIC
HAVSRESAN 2020
2019
2019
HELSINGBORG
HAVSRESAN 2019
Based on what was discovered and documented during the Havsresan 2019 around Helsingborg and its surroundings, the city of Helsingborg has released a film about the Sea Voyage 2019.
Forty-two volunteer divers from the whole country were involved.
Results are presented in this short film.
Helsingborgs stads film om Havsresan 2019
Read the report here [Swedish Only].
Legacy link - http://2019.havsresan.se
2018
2018
VÄTTERN
HAVSRESAN 2018
Filming for "Vättern und ytan" began. The film was released in 2020 and in 2021 it received first prize in the short film documentary category at the "European short film festival".
2017
2017
MALMÖ
HAVSRESAN 2017
Read the report here [Swedish Only].
Legacy link - http://2017.havsresan.se
Legacy link - http://2017.havsresan.se
2016
2015
2015
FALSTERBOKANALEN
HAVSRESAN 2015
Read the report here [Swedish Only].
Legacy link - http://2015.havsresan.se
Legacy link - http://2015.havsresan.se
2014
2013
2012
2012
FALSTERBOKANALEN
HAVSRESAN 2012
Read the report here [Swedish Only].
Legacy link - http://2012.havsresan.se
Legacy link - http://2012.havsresan.se
2011
2010
2009
2009
SIMRISHAMN
HAVSRESAN 2009
Havsresan 2009 was held in Simrishamn, in collaboration with the Marine Center of Simrishamn municipality and the participants. These, and several other organizations, offered arrangements for a couple of periods in May and July/August.
Legacy link - http://2009.havsresan.se
2008
2008
FALSTERBOHALVÖN
HAVSRESAN 2008
2007
2007
SKÅNE COASTLINE
HAVSRESAN 2005
2006
2006
SKÅNE COASTLINE
HAVSRESAN 2005
2005
2004
2004
FALSTERBOHALVÖN
HAVSRESAN 2004
1992
1992
BORNHOLM with Greenpeace
HAVSRESAN 1992
1990
1990
SKÅNE COASTLINE
HAVSRESAN 1990
For the first time, under the vignette 'Skånsk submarine Culture & Nature', a large number of representatives of various interests convened to uncover what lies below the sea's surface.
The goal of the trip was to contribute to the documentation of various sites in or connected to the marine environment and, at the same time, inform the general public about all its values. Through active research and broad information, an increased respect and understanding could be achieved for Skane's marine culture and nature.
The goal of the trip was to contribute to the documentation of various sites in or connected to the marine environment and, at the same time, inform the general public about all its values. Through active research and broad information, an increased respect and understanding could be achieved for Skane's marine culture and nature.
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