Project Title: Fjord & Bælt – Revitalizing Marine Mammal Exhibits.

• Location: Fjord & Bælt, Kerteminde, Denmark
• Date: Ongoing as of 2023
• Role: Advisory, collaborative
• Concept: Supporting the development of a new exhibition focused on marine mammals and their evolutionary transition from water to land, alongside real-time research and innovative informal science education.
• Key Elements: Revitalization of exhibits to include otters, seals, and porpoises, as well as educational programs on coastal marine ecosystems. Emphasis on transparent research and modern storytelling techniques.
• Collaborators: Magnus Wahlberg, Jeppe Kaczmarek, Ditte Bølle, Victoria Touveneau, Fjord & Bælt; collaboration with various FNUG staff for potential research projects on informal learning methods.
• Audience or Impact: Aimed at enhancing public understanding of marine life and fostering curiosity through interactive and research-informed displays. The project aspires to challenge traditional approaches in zoological settings, contributing to both scientific and public engagement.

Being invited into the design and development processes at Fjord & Bælt, while they’re still open, is both stimulating and meaningful. It allows me and my team to actively co-shape informal learning environments, applying our analytical and conceptual knowledge in real-time. This hands-on approach aligns deeply with my guiding mission to create multiscale systems of mediation that nurture well-being, growth, and engagement. By participating in these early stages, I contribute to building learning ecologies where diverse forms of understanding can evolve, intersect, and thrive together.

The new expansion of Fjord & Bælt in Kerteminde, designed by architectural firm Praksis, will span over 800 square meters. This ambitious project, supported by a generous grant of 43.5 million DKK from the A.P. Møller Foundation and a 10 million DKK contribution from Kerteminde Municipality, aims to enhance the center’s facilities and visitor experience.