ÐÒÔË·Éͧ¼Æ»® events during One Ocean Week 2025
For the third time, One Ocean Week will be held in the beginning of April – a week filled with exciting and entertaining events about our sustainable ocean in Bergen. On this page you will find an overview of ÐÒÔË·Éͧ¼Æ»®'s events during the ocean week. All events are free and open to everyone, except where indicated.

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The University of Bergen is actively involved in various activities during One Ocean Week, which will be held for the third time from April 5 to April 11, 2025.
ÐÒÔË·Éͧ¼Æ»® has world-leading research communities in marine science, and many of our experts are engaged in different activities throughout the week. The University of Bergen is also behind several major events, both on campus and at smaller venues in downtown Bergen. Here, you will find an overview of our events, as well as events where researchers, educators, and students from ÐÒÔË·Éͧ¼Æ»® are participating. The overview will be continuously updated.
- On the , you can find a complete list of all events during the ocean week.
All events are free and open to everyone (unless otherwise specified). We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible!
Saturday 5 April
- 10:00 - 16:00: – an exhibition about the poisoned orca Elida at the University Museum of Bergen.
- 12:00 - 16:00: . Here, you can meet representatives from industry and research.
- 12:00 - 16:00: Valuing Norway's oceans. Visit the tent ofÌýNorwegian Seascapes research projectÌýfor various activities on Norway’s ocean values, at Festingskaien 1.
Sunday 6 April
- 10:00 - 16:00: – an exhibition about the poisoned orca Elida at the University Museum of Bergen.
- 12:00 - 16:00: – Welcome to a fun-filled day with activities for the whole family.
- 12:00 - 16:00: – Join an exciting underwater VR adventure through Austefjorden. This event is part of Family Day at Festningskaien.
- 12:00 - 16:00: – Meet researchers working with sharks, jellyfish, bristle worms, snails, and many other marine species. This event is part of Family Day at Festningskaien.
- 18:00 - 19:30: Reception in the University Aula (By invitation only).
Monday 7 April
- 15:30 - 17:00: . The event will take place in the Captain's Lounge aboard the sailing ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl.
- 19:00 - 20:30:ÌýFrom Tall Ship to Science Lab - One Ocean Expedition 2025-2026Ìý- Ocean Science Bar at Statsraaden Bar & Reception.
Tuesday 8 April
- 09:30 - 11:00: . This event is for schools and takes place at the Aquarium.
- 10:00 - 16:00: – an exhibition about the poisoned orca Elida at the University Museum of Bergen.
- 16:30 - 18:00: How to Predict and Develop Systems in Complex Environments?ÌýInsights and experiences from geological COâ‚‚ storage. Lecture in Storsalen, NygÃ¥rdsgaten 5.
- 16:00 - 18:00:ÌýCareer Fair for Early-Career Researchers. ÐÒÔË·Éͧ¼Æ»® Ferd Career Center invites you to a fair as part of Career Days.
- 17:30 - 19:00: . Join an engaging panel discussion at the Literature House in Bergen.
- 19:00 - 20:30:ÌýPint of science's ocean diaries: a glimpse into life at sea. Ocean Science Bar at Statsraaden Bar & Reception.
Wednesday 9 April
- 09:15 - 11:00:ÌýSalmon, science and law -Ìýwe gather experts from science and law for a conversation with representatives from management and salmon farmers on some pressing issues
- 10:00 - 16:00: – an exhibition about the poisoned orca Elida at the University Museum of Bergen.
- 11:00 - 13:00:ÌýPoster session -ÌýCome and meet some of the early career researchers working in the maritime fields
- 13:00 - 15:15:ÌýMarine Spatial Planning: Challenges and Solutions, join us for anÌýinsightful event exploring how marine spatial planning can balance human activities with ecosystem conservation.
- 17:30 - 19:00: Join us on an exciting journey to discover the diversity of marine animals at the Literature House in Bergen.
- 19:00 - 20:00:ÌýHealthy and safe seafood for everybody?!Ìý- Ocean Science Bar at Statsraaden Bar & Reception
Thursday 10 April
- 10:00 - 16:00: – an exhibition about the poisoned orca Elida at the University Museum of Bergen.
- 19:00 - 20:00: – Ocean Science Bar at Statsraaden Bar & Reception.
Friday 11 April
- 09:00 - 14:00:ÌýWorkshop on NorEMSO data and facilitiesÌý- join us for an insightful workshop on the NorEMSO data and facilities. (Registration before 31 March)
- 10:00 - 16:00: – an exhibition about the poisoned orca Elida at the University Museum of Bergen.
- 12:00: as it embarks on the One Ocean Expedition 2025-2026. Join us at Bradbenken.