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TREC

Traversing European Coastlines

An expedition to study coastal ecosystems and their response to the environment, from molecules to communities

Public Engagement

We aim to engage European citizens along the TREC route and beyond with human & planetary health, fostering active science participation, and empowering educators and young learners.

We will show the power of molecular biology in tackling societal challenges, highlighting the connectivity and interaction between humans and the planet as well as the connection between the environments of land and sea.

Events

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Activities

Discover the different types of activities we have to offer along the TREC route:

Nexus Island


Discover how everything on our planet is connected, through this game-based workshop, for the public and schools.

TREC in the City


A travelling exhibition that engages the public through activities on microscopy.

Science on Tour


Interactive science talks for and with the public in a local bar or café.

Guided Tours


Come and take a look at our lab on wheels!

Educational Activities


More educational activities and material for educators and young learners.

Partner Activities


EMBL will collaborate closely with many partners to organise even more activities along the TREC route.

Virtual Engagement


Can’t join us physically? See here how you can get engaged digitally.

Nexus Island

Come and play with us! Explore and discover the fascinating organisms of Nexus Island, through augmented reality. Sample the coast, collect and identify organisms, and find collaborative solutions for a changing environment during this hands-on, game-based workshop, together with scientists from local partner institutions. The workshop will be presented in the local language or English! Please note: you will need to install this free app on your phone to enjoy the full experience. Click here to find out when this unique activity is in your city, and book now to secure your spot.

TREC in the City

Always wanted to play around with a microscope? Check out our pop-up stand! It’s free, you get to see invisible-to-the-naked-eye things, you can take pictures looking like a Platy (?), and you might even get lucky and go home with a small prize. Bring your buddies – or your kids – and experience something unique. Where can you find us? Check our events page, as we like to keep things interesting, and follow the crowd.

Science on Tour

Join us for a fun, informal, and accessible evening during which scientists from across Europe come together to discuss with you! The key topic will be TREC, a one-of-a-kind research expedition that focuses on the connection between land and sea at European coastlines. Scientific expeditions are key to gathering new knowledge about our planet. TREC pioneers the use of mobile laboratories to understand how ecosystems are impacted by different environmental factors, such as pollution, loss of biodiversity, and climate change. Questions are highly encouraged! And there are prizes to be won! Please note that English will usually be the main language of this adult-oriented event. Click here to find out when and where you can join us!

Guided Tours

Is it a truck – or a lab? It’s both! For a very limited time, we offer the opportunity to visit our mobile lab, a matchless technological wonder that is supporting the scientific expedition TREC. You will have the chance to see state-of-the-art equipment and directly use some of the lab’s tools – on the truck! No worries, the truck will be parked. Questions are highly encouraged! Click here to find out when you can visit our mobile laboratories, and book now to secure your spot.

Educational Activities

The TREC education programme covers workshops for young learners along the TREC route, virtual and in-person professional development training for teachers, and brand new teaching and learning material. For more information visit the Science Education page.

Partner Activities

As TREC is a collaborative, pan-European initiative, we will coordinate our public engagement efforts with many local partners to ensure we broaden our reach and strengthen our partnerships. One of TREC’s core partners, Fondation Tara Océan, will be joining us for a number of stops where you can visit the Tara schooner and engage in a wide range of activities. Take a look at our events page here to find out more!

Virtual Engagement

We are working hard to connect with you digitally! Look out for 22 May 2023…

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