The Baltic Sea is part of our lives, even when it’s not at the forefront of our minds. It’s there in the towns we live in, the food we eat, the stories passed down through generations. And yet, for most of us, the sea feels abstract, often difficult to relate to. We look at the surface, but miss the changes happening beneath: the disappearing fish, coastal communities losing their once-unquestioned relationship with the sea, or scientists working to understand the complexity of these changes. At the same time, artists are seeking ways to keep this connection alive, responding to what we overlook—the deep interconnectedness that’s right in front of us.

 

This project is grounded in a simple belief: we understand and connect with the Baltic sea best when we view it through the eyes of those whose lives are deeply connected to it—those who carry timeless knowledge, those who contribute to finding new ways to preserve it, and those sharing valuable insights about what we are missing.

 

We follow an interdisciplinary approach throughout, as we see this project as a long-term platform where educators, scientists, artists, community members, and innovators come together. Collaboration is at the heart of this effort, not only to share knowledge,  but to transform it into experiences and actions that resonate across disciplines and generations.

 

Through a series of short documentary episodes and interdisciplinary workshops, we will explore new ways to relate to the sea, to learn, and to collaborate. Each episode will raise a central question, with workshops designed to dive deeper into the issues at hand, exploring how the theme presented can be integrated into various fields—whether in education, innovation, policymaking, or beyond. These episodes and workshops will act as catalysts, starting a dialogue, inspiring curiosity, and inviting participants to reconsider their relationship with the Baltic Sea, both personally and collectively.

 

Ultimately, this project is about vcreating awareness and responsibility. It is about seeing the Baltic not merely as a body of water, but as a living, evolving system intertwined with our communities, our culture, and our future. By connecting stories, science, and creative practice, we aim to nurture a richer understanding of the sea—a connection that is felt as much as it is understood, and one that can guide the decisions we make both for today and tomorrow.

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