What does the voice of the ocean sound like?

The UN speaks of ‘Our Ocean, our future, our responsibility’. But is the ocean really ‘ours’?

Whose ocean?

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  • Healthy planet

    Year theme 2025

    Utrecht University works on sustainable solutions that contribute to the health of all living beings as well as the planet.

    Year theme 2025

  • Opening of new Evolution garden

    News

    On a journey through the history of plant evolution in the Botanic Gardens.

    Plant evolution visualised

  • A planet without PFAS

    In-depth

    A team of scientists at Utrecht University explores ways to break the cycle of PFAS contamination.

    In-depth
  • Een kat verschuilt zich in een kartonnen doos.

    Shelter boxes make a difference

    PhD research

    Cats in animal shelters need a place where they can retreat, according to PhD research at Utrecht University.

    PhD research