To give you a good idea of what the coming years hold in store for us, we invite you to Hamburg to join us in looking into the future under the auspices of Helmut Schmidt , former Chancellor of Germany, and the Free and Hanseatic Town of Hamburg . The marine origin Life was born in the oceans Its early forms and evolution into mammals and finally to mankind will be shown. The history of maritime spirit and activity over the centuries will be demonstrated as well. Ecosystem From deep down in the silent regions of eternal darkness where underwater canyons and mountains conceal highly valuable raw materials up to lively corall reefs near the surface. Differing attitudes towards the ecology welfare of the oceans have been evoking spectacular scenes for decades like occupied oil platforms and warships protecting fishing boats.
Ships transport the majority of international trade goods.
The risks, chances and latest trends of the shipping business will be presented and find their practical consolidation aboard a very modern ferry steaming through the Baltic sea on its way to Sweden. The founder of the International Ocean Institute will inform us about the current trends and opportunities. Fish as a food stuff provides a major source of nutrition in many countires. In others it is a luxury item in 1st class restaurants. Fishermen are fighting each other to get their share of the limited living resources.