How to be close to the sea?

The Dogger Bank is the ecological heart of the North Sea: it is a vital breeding ground and a hugely nutrient-rich area for countless species, including minke whales, porpoises, grey seals, gannets, puffins and various mussels. Yet very few people are familiar with the area. This is'nt surprising, as it is remote and what happens at sea is visible to very few people. At the same time, the Dogger Bank ecosystem – despite its protected status – is under threat and being degraded, for example by oil extraction and offshore wind farms.

The Dogger Bank needs more voices and representatives to ensure its protection and monitoring. But how can we relate to a place that is so far away and inaccessible? And how can you help protect such a place? We will explore this together during the workshop How to be close to the sea?. During the workshop, you will learn to look at the connection between people and water – the IJ and the North Sea – in a different way. We will also explore creative methods for sharing perspectives on the Dogger Bank; what concerns are there? From your perspective as a human? And from the perspective of other life forms, such as the seal?

Enforce

In Enforce, Waag is investigating how residents can help to better protect the Dogger Bank through citizen science. This event is the first in a series of activities organised by Waag as part of Enforce. Read more about Enforce.

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