University of Aberdeen at the Discovery Zone - Day 3 - Tall Ships Festival

Lime or Brine

How would you fare at sea?

It's 1747, you've been at sea for months, your crew mates are falling ill. Can you help them?

Step on board the HMS UoA with the crew from ACE and take part in out exciting 18th century James Lind study of scurvy treatments and discover how he saved lives at sea.

Life on the Platform

Step into the secret underwater world of offshore energy structures with our immersive VR experience from the National Decommissioning Centre!

Explore vibrant marine communities—featuring starfish, corals, anemones, mussels, and more—that thrive on these man-made reefs. Learn about the vital role these ecosystems play in ocean health and how different decommissioning choices can impact marine life.

You may also like the following events from Public Engagement at University of Aberdeen:

• This Thursday, 24th July, 07:00 pm, Festival of the Sea: PechaKucha - Aberdeen, Powered by the Sea in Aberdeen
• This September, 10th September, 07:00 pm, Cafe Sci - What really shapes our health and wellbeing? in Aberdeen
• This September, 14th September, 11:00 am, Explorathon Family Discovery Day in Aberdeen

Also check out other Festivals in Aberdeen, Health & Wellness events in Aberdeen.