2025-06-27, Kieler Woche: Open Ship on RV ALKOR

On Friday, 27 June 2025, from 10:00 to 17:00, the FS ALKOR will lower the gangway and explorers young and old will be able to take a look around the research vessel, gain an exciting insight into the work and life on a research vessel, carry out experiments themselves and learn more about current research projects in the Baltic Sea and the world's ocean.

We look forward to your visit and to introducing you to the world of marine research.

Program

• Microplastics on our Beaches: Infos and experiments
• Marine Organisms from the Kiel Fjord
• Guided tours to the Kiel Benthocosms:
• Start from ALKOR at 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 h
• Seagrass: The all-rounder of the Baltic Sea
• Marine Sponges:  “Vacuum cleaners“ of the ocean
• Fisheries: Why Baltic Cod needs our protection
• How far do fish really swim underwater and where do they go?
  Learn how scientists track the movement of fish throughout our ocean
• Tiny but Important: Plankton in the ocean
• 3D model of the underwater volcano Kolumbo: Learn how scientists are studying the volcano to protect nearby areas.
• Bombs, Mines and Shells: Ammunition waste in the sea and its dangers

Open Ship on RV ALKOR

Friday, 27 June 2025

10 am to 5 pm

Pier in front of the GEOMAR Aquarium on the Kiellinie

More about the Kieler Woche: www.kieler-woche.de/en