Our Events
Upcoming Events
International Ocean Film Tour
24.03.26: Münster Cineplex
26.03.26: Stralsund, Ozeaneum
The five new films in International Ocean Film Tour Volume 12 tell the stories of people who dared to embark on new journeys and embrace change. Their stories take us out onto the open sea, to rugged coastlines, and to extraordinary encounters.
We will be at the film evenings to present our work, in particular the “Ocean Lovers Education” platform, which, in collaboration with the Ocean Film Tour, provides teaching materials and films from past tours for teachers.
Invisible Worlds: From the Microcosm to the Universe
16 to 18 April 2026, Zeiss Großplanetarium Berlin
From 16 to 18 April 2026, everything at the Zeiss Großplanetarium in Berlin will revolve around the microscope, a groundbreaking invention that, like the telescope, has revolutionised our view of scientific connections. With its help, we will focus on microplastics as one of the pressing issues of our time. What do we mean by this, where is it found in the environment and in our bodies, and what consequences does it have for our society? In workshops, fulldome programmes, lectures and live performances, join us to experience an exciting journey from the microcosm of life to the infinite vastness of the universe.
The German Ocean Foundation will once again be on site with an information stand and interactive stations in the foyer.
Parliamentary Ocean Evening: Halfway through the Ocean Decade
16 April 2026, Zeiss Großplanetarium Berlin
Parliamentary Ocean Evening at the Midpoint of the UN Decade of Ocean Science: The Incredible Power of the Microcosm in the Ocean
The ocean seems boundless, but its foundation is invisible: plankton, tiny plant and animal organisms, form the basis of all marine life. As part of the “Invisible Worlds” theme days, the German Ocean Foundation and the Stiftung Planetarium Berlin invite you to a special Parliamentary Ocean Evening under the planetarium dome. A 360° full-dome show will display high-resolution images of plankton, taken from the research vessel ALDEBARAN, offering a fascinating glimpse into this hidden world.
The event highlights the central role of plankton in climate regulation, fisheries and food security. At the same time, it emphasizes the sensitivity of this system to human intervention, showcasing its protection as a global goal. Against this backdrop, the Parliamentary Ocean Evening will focus on the mid-term review of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030). The UN Ocean Decade aims to motivate governments worldwide to make a greater commitment to sustainable marine, climate, and environmental policies based on scientific findings.
The aim of the evening is to bring together representatives from the worlds of politics, academia, business and civil society – with talks and discussions combining visual storytelling and art. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to chat and reflect on the evening’s events in the foyer.
The event starts at 8 p.m, doors open at 7:30 p.m.
