a brief history of baltic sea day
Baltic Sea Day was launched in 2019 by John Nurminen Foundation,
a Finnish NGO with an aim save the Baltic Sea and its heritage.
A GROWING WAVE
Baltic Sea Day was launched by the John Nurminen Foundation in 2019.
The Baltic Sea Day activities and celebrations began in Finland and immediately dozens of organisations joined to carry out events across the country. Events have been since organised in other Baltic Sea coastal countries.
Today, Baltic Sea Day events are organised in eight coastal countries.
The purpose of Baltic Sea Day is that anyone, having accepted the day’s values, can organize events inspired by the sea, take action for the sea’s benefit or simply enjoy the waters.
John Nurminen Foundation continues to coordinate the day and organize its own events.
BALTIC SEA NEEDS US ALL: THANK YOU FOR EVERYONE ORGANISING AND PARTICIPATING IN BALTIC SEA DAY
ABOUT JOHN NURMINEN FOUNDATION
The Finland-based John Nurminen Foundation’s mission is to save the Baltic Sea and its heritage for future generations. The foundation advocates for the importance of the sea and fosters people’s connection to the sea
The foundation improves the state of the Baltic Sea with projects that are mainly funded through donations.
John Nurminen Foundation has been active since 1992 and has carried out many environmental projects where, i.e., the nutrient load to the sea has been significantly reduced. Environmental work has been carried out in Finland and across the Baltic Sea.
John Nurminen Foundation also has a significant maritime art and map collection, which can be visited on Baltic Sea Day and throughout the year.