About Ocean Missions
Founded in 2019, Ocean Missions is an Icelandic NGO based at the edge of the Arctic, in Húsavík, Iceland. Our goal is to inspire people to be part of solutions through a combination of traditional sailing, education and citizen science. We began our efforts because of the deep need for more conservation and sustainable tourism in the unique and fragile Icelandic environment and the nearby Arctic regions.
We strive to educate people about the crucial importance of our oceans and engage them in the excitement and beauty of scientific research.
Besides the expeditions, we arrange annual field courses for local kids in Húsavík to increase their awareness of the value of their natural landscapes and the oceans. Further, we are conducting a study on microplastic pollution and zooplankton to investigate its potential effects on whales in Skjálfandi Bay, an important feeding ground for humpback whales and other large baleen whales. The data collection is included as part of a special citizen science day tour offered by North Sailing „Whales Sails and Science“, where people can participate actively in the research project and leave a positive footprint.
