Ghost nets, treasures of the seabed, and long-term efforts for the good of the Baltic Sea! Marine researchers get to see the Baltic Sea from a completely different perspective in their work and now share fascinating details in these articles.
Top 10 maritime museums in Finland
Several museums on the coast of Finland showcase maritime history, maritime archaeology and shipbuilding. These museums, located in idyllic coastal towns, exhibit the history of their region through objects, stories and ships. The museums also conduct research and record maritime history.
The Baltic Sea – a treasure trove for underwater cultural heritage
The dark, cold, and gloomy Baltic Sea – could it be a treasure house for anyone? Yes, it could! Globally speaking, the Baltic Sea can be considered a treasury of underwater cultural heritage, as well as an underwater museum.
Hunting and fishing in the Åland Islands in olden times – the first inhabitants were seal hunters and fishermen
Seal hunting and fishing attracted the first people to Åland from the east over 6,000 years ago. It is believed that they first came to hunt and fish seasonally before settling in the Åland islands on a permanent basis.