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Ocean Sounds is a private organization that is dedicated to the research of marine animals, public education, and conservation of the marine environment. Ocean Sounds has its base in Henningsvaer, a small fishing village on the Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway.

The idea of Ocean Sounds began to be realized in August 2005 with the purpose of combining research with education and art.  In Northern Norway high within the Arctic Circle, picturesque Henningsvaer clings to a group of islands in the spectacular Lofoten region.  Henningsvaer is a small but active community with its history deep in the traditions of cod fishing, carried through to the present.  The community understands the need to nurture the environment that provides the annual fishing catch that can be seen drying on the exposed wooden racks in winter, as they have done for  millennia.

webcam! have a look at our small red house in between the white big building to the left and red big building on the right, you have to go up the stairs to find us!

1. Ocean Sounds-research focuses on the biology and vocal communication of killer whales, long-finned pilot whales and other whales and dolphins found in the waters off Lofoten Islands. This research builds a foundation for an understanding and protection of this unique marine ecosystem.

2. Educational programs and art projects will be used to make research results more accessible to the public, and to educate people about marine animals and their fragile environment. These include: school educational projects, lectures and nature- and art -exhibitions.

3. Scientific Tourism will be a way to educate people and support research. By offering marine lectures & slide shows as well as wildlife sailing tours, ocean sounds will be able to combine eco-tourism and research projects on Lofoten and Chile/Patagonia. 

4. At our Ocean Sounds Science Center, people can learn more about our research, listen to sounds & lectures, enjoy exhibitions and a reading corner.

“Ocean Sounds will promote continuous awareness, understanding, and commitment, between the public and scientists, to preserve the unique marine habitat”

We need your support!

To maintain independence,   Ocean Sounds bases most of its research on the support of private donations.

Please visit our donation page for details.

Or purchase our CD:

The new Ocean Sounds CD contains unchanged sounds/”words” of Dolphins, Killer whales, Pilot whales, Sperm whales, Seals and Fish. It is a compilation in cooperation wiht Gruenrekorder.de of the best recording during our 6 years research.

The WWF has supported us since 2005!

THANK YOU!

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