Dive deeper than the surface

What was seal hunting like 6,000 years ago? And where are the most interesting maritime museums in Finland? Marine scientists answer these and many other questions in articles that provide fascinating details about the history and research of the Baltic Sea.

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Hunting and fishing in the Åland Islands in olden times – the first inhabitants were seal hunters and fishermen

Seal hunting and fishing attracted the first people to Åland from the east over 6,000 years ago. It is believed that they first came to hunt and fish seasonally before settling in the Åland islands on a permanent basis.

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The History of Seal Hunting

Seals first came to the Baltic Sea after the last Ice Age, about 10,000 years ago. Humans also followed the edge of the retreating glacier ice, and seals were one of the most important prey animals for the coastal Stone Age fishing cultures.

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Top 10 maritime museums in Finland

Several museums on the coast of Finland showcase maritime history, maritime archaeology and shipbuilding. These museums, located in idyllic coastal towns, exhibit the history of their region through objects, stories and ships. The museums also conduct research and record maritime history.