Odyssea

20/11/2025

ODYSSEA asbl at the
Sonic Seas: How Whales Hunt, Sing, and Survive
Dive into the soundscape of the sea! Discover how whales sing, hunt with echoes, and how noise pollution affects marine life. Enter our underwater tunnel and meet real marine biologists who’ll show you how sound shapes life in the ocean.

When? 22 and 23 November 2025 from 10:00 to 18:00
Where? In Luxembourg-Grund in the Museum of Natural History and in the Abbaye Neumünster.
Free entry
More information: https://www.science-festival.lu/en/infos-pour-grand-public/
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18/07/2025

📣 CALL FOR ACTION – For All Ocean Advocates, Near or Far

We’re launching our 2025 Call for Action, and it’s open to:
✅ Current Odyssea members
✅ Past members
✅ New & future members
✅ Anyone passionate about the ocean — in Luxembourg or anywhere in the world 🌍

📅 Tuesday, 29 July | 18:30 CET
📍 Online (Meeting link coming soon)

This is your opportunity to:
🔹 Join working groups in education, outreach, science communication
🔹 Support marine awareness from wherever you are
🔹 Help shape the future of ocean literacy in Luxembourg — and beyond

💙 Membership is just 20€/year and helps fund real impact.
👉 Learn more or get involved: https://www.odyssea.lu/en/annual-general-meeting-2025/

Let’s take action — together. No matter where you are, your ideas and voice are welcome.

Join our Call for Action on 29 July 2025

27/06/2025

What can whales and dolphins teach us—if we learn to listen?

That’s the question Dr. Anna Schleimer explored during her presentation, “Stemmen aus der Déift: D’Geheimsprooch vu Walen an Delfinen,” at

Anna shared insights into the secret world of marine mammal communication, drawing on her research in baleen whale biology and population ecology across the North Atlantic and Mediterranean.

From whale sharks in the Philippines to fin whales in Québec, her work spans continents—and her stories captured the audience’s imagination.

Through soundscapes and science, she reminded us that listening—really listening—is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding and protecting our ocean.

A big thank you to Anna for sharing your expertise and making the deep more accessible to all.

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🔹 Co-financed by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR)

🔹 In collaboration with ESERO Luxembourg, Luxembourg Science Center, Odyssea Marine Research and Awareness

🔹 Partner event of the European Maritime Day (European Commission)

🔹 Partners: Diving Escapades, No Limit Divers asbl, Underwater Ambassador Helene-Julie Zofia Paamand 🌊, sebes.lu , polar.lu, Administration de la gestion de l'eau, Musée national d'histoire naturelle Luxembourg

23/06/2025

Odyssea asbl wënscht ee schéinen Nationalfeierdag! 🇱🇺 Wosst dir datt de Grand-Duc Henri scho mat Haie getaucht ass a sech immens fir d’Ozeaner interesséiert?

De ganzen Interview fannt dir am Podcast “Ancrage” dee wärend dem Event “ L’Océan s’invite au Luxembourg” opgeholl gouf.

Dëst war ee Projet vun IMS Luxembourg an der Fondation 1 Ocean fir och Länner ouni direkt Küst op d’Wichtegkeet vum Ozean ze sensibiliséieren.

Vu Lëtzebuerg aus schütze mir eis Mierer a Flëss – fir d’Liewen um Land an am Waasser

https://podcast.ausha.co/ancrage-ims/il-ne-faut-jamais-s-arreter-de-s-emerveiller-devant-la-nature-s-a-r-le-grand-duc-de-luxembourg

20/06/2025

What do lake algae blooms have to do with the ocean?

That’s exactly what Dr. Philip Bertemes , biologist at Sebes.lu, unpacked during his engaging talk at

In his eye-opening presentation, “Le piège des nutriments: la prolifération des algues – du réservoir d'eau potable à l'océan,” Philip connected the dots between cyanobacteria outbreaks in Lac de la Haute-Sûre and the health of our seas.

With clarity and impact, he showed how excess nutrients in freshwater systems don’t just stop at the lake—they flow through rivers and into the ocean, contributing to marine imbalances.

A powerful reminder that even inland, our choices shape the sea.

💧Thank you Philip Bertemes for making complex science so accessible and thought-provoking. Your talk sparked important conversations—exactly what is all about.

Follow Odyssea to stay connected. 🌍💙

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🔹 Co-financed by the Luxembourg National Research Fund - FNR

🔹 In collaboration with ESERO Luxembourg, Luxembourg Science Center, Odyssea

🔹 Partner event of the European Maritime Day (European Commission)

🔹 Partners: Diving Escapades, No Limit Divers asbl, Underwater Ambassador Helene-Julie Zofia Paamand 🌊 sebes.lu, polar.lu, Administration de la gestion de l'eau, Musée national d'histoire naturelle Luxembourg

20/06/2025

What does it mean to dive with purpose?

That’s exactly what Helene-Julie Zofia Paamand 🌊 invited us to reflect on during her talk at

In her moving presentation, “Diving with a Purpose,” Helene shared how she uses underwater photography and scientific diving to reconnect people with the ocean—and remind us that every action counts.

As Denmark’s self-renowned Underwater Ambassador, Helene brought stories of marine restoration to life and showed how anyone can turn their passion into action for the sea—whether you’re a diver, a traveler, or simply someone who cares.

We’re so grateful to Helene for making the 14-hour train journey from Copenhagen to join us in Luxembourg. Your presence inspired many—thank you!

Follow Odyssea to stay connected. 🌍💙

🔹 Co-financed by the Luxembourg National Research Fund - FNR
🔹 In collaboration with ESERO Luxembourg, Luxembourg Science Center, Odyssea
🔹 Partner event of the European Maritime Day (European Commission)
🔹 Partners: Diving Escapades, No Limit Divers, Underwater Ambassador, Sebes.lu, Polar.lu, Luxembourg's Polar Program, Administration de la gestion de l'eau, Musée national d'histoire naturelle Luxembourg - natur musée

18/06/2025

How is a landlocked country like Luxembourg connected to the ocean?

That’s the question Sophie Schönherr explored during her powerful talk at

🎙️ In “Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Luxembourg’s Inconspicuous Connections to the Ocean,” Sophie walked the audience through how Luxembourg’s daily choices—from what we consume to how we manage water—are linked to global marine systems.

A marine illustrator, science communicator, and MSc graduate in Applied Marine Biology, Sophie has contributed to marine conservation in over 10 countries across 5 continents. Her presentation—delivered in German on Saturday and English on Sunday—left many reflecting on the unseen ripple effects of life in a landlocked nation.

💡 A huge thank you to Sophie for sharing her insights and reminding us that ocean stewardship doesn’t start at the coast—it starts with awareness.

Follow Odyssea Marine Research and Awareness to stay connected. 🌍💙

🔹 Co-financed by the Luxembourg National Research Fund - FNR
🔹 In collaboration with ESERO Luxembourg, Luxembourg Science Center , Odyssea
🔹 Partner event of the European Maritime Day (European Commission)
🔹 Partners: Diving Escapades, No Limit Divers asbl, Underwater Ambassador Helene-Julie Zofia Paamand 🌊, sebes.lu polar.lu, Administration de la gestion de l'eau , Musée national d'histoire naturelle Luxembourg

16/06/2025

And that’s a wrap for Luxembourg Ocean Days 2025!

After 4 incredible days of workshops, talks, hands-on activities, and immersive science experiences—including a planetarium screening of Expedition Reef—we’re filled with gratitude.

A heartfelt thank you to all the families, students, educators, ocean lovers, and curious minds who joined us. And to our amazing partners—your collaboration made the 2nd edition of Ocean Days truly special.

Cheers to everyone who helped make this happen!

🔹 Co-financed by the Luxembourg National Research Fund - FNR
🔹 In collaboration with ESERO Luxembourg, Luxembourg Science Center & Odyssea asbl
🔹 Partner event of the European Maritime Day (European Commission)
🔹 Partners: Diving Escapades, No Limit Divers asbl, Underwater Ambassador Helene-Julie Zofia Paamand, Sebes.lu, Polar.lu, Luxembourg's Polar Program, Administration de la gestion de l'eau, Musée national d'histoire naturelle Luxembourg - natur musée

👉 More highlights and behind-the-scenes moments coming soon - stay tuned!

Follow Odyssea to stay connected—we’re just getting started. 🌍💙

15/06/2025

08/06/2025

Happy !

We’re excited to share our recent feature on The Lisa Burke Show on , where we talked about Luxembourg Ocean Days 2025, ocean conservation, and how even a landlocked country like Luxembourg can take part in protecting our blue planet.

A heartfelt thank you to and the team for helping us bring this message to a wider audience, and to our inspiring co-speakers:

🔹 Anna Schleimer
🔹 Lexy Grosbusch
🔹 Clarissa Ausilio
🔹 Lorieza Neuberger-Castillo

🎧 Check out the full episode here: https://play.rtl.lu/shows/en/in-conversation-with-lisa-burke/episodes/n/2308694

If you believe in ocean education and citizen action, we’d love for you to follow and support our mission—one ripple at a time.


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