Day of Science 2026 – Zee la Vie

Are you interested in marine research? Or would you like to nose around a research vessel? Then head down on Sunday, November 15 – Day of Science – to the Marien Station Oostende of the Vlaams Instituut for the Sea (VLIZ). Discover a sea of life there together with scientists. From microscopically small plankton to giant whales: our sea is buzzing with life. Every year we still discover an average of 2,000 fascinating new species in the sea. But how much life is truly hidden beneath the water's surface? How do scientists map all those species? What does biodiversity tell us about the health of the sea? And how does this biodiversity influence our own life? Tijdens Dag of Science – Zee la Vie the Vlaams Instituut for the Sea (VLIZ) takes you on a voyage of discovery through the fascinating biodiversity of our sea. Get acquainted with VLIZ research and discover how scientists search for marine life, recognize and track species, and investigate how life under water changes. Expect captivating lectures, hands-on workshops, interactive stands, live demonstrations, and meetings with scientists. Look through the eyes of a marine researcher, roll up your sleeves yourself, and ask all your questions about life above, on, and under the seabed. Whether you are a curious teenager, a driven student, a professional, or simply a fan of the sea: Zee la Vie shows you the sea as you have never seen it before.