seabreak

For decades, we have overexploited marine resources, used destructive bottom trawling, and polluted the seas in Denmark. The result is an ocean in crisis. We want to change that.

seabreak primarily supports nature restoration, communication, and research in Denmark's marine environment. The goal is better conditions and greater knowledge about the sea and its organisms.

What Is Supported by seabreak?

We support projects within three main areas:

• Marine restoration: Stone reefs, biogenic reefs, eelgrass beds, coastal meadows, etc.
• Marine research: Species, ecosystems, and the consequences of human activity, etc.
• Communication about the sea: Exhibitions, educational materials, activities/events, equipment, facilities for exhibitions/teaching aimed at a broad audience, as well as reports, recommendations, articles, etc. targeted at decisionmakers.

A project involving marine restoration and/or research must generally include a communication component to be eligible for funding. A project based solely on communication can only receive support in special cases.

National and Local Projects

We primarily support local projects around Zealand and the islands, as well as projects with a national focus.

What Is Not Supported by seabreak?

• Projects focused on exploitation of the sea (e.g. fishing, aquaculture, seaweed farming)
• Clean‑up activities (e.g., ghost nets or other waste)
• Conferences
• Lobbying
• Development of methods and technology with a commercial focus
• Certifications
• Private companies, individuals, and foreign institutions

Allocation of seabreak Funds

Each year, seabreak allocates DKK 10 to 25 million, and projects may apply for DKK 2–10 million. We support both projects fully funded by Seabreak as well as cooperations where seabreak participates as an equal partner.

Our grants are distributed among restoration, research, and communication projects across various organizations and research institutions.

Who Can Receive Funding from seabreak?

Applicants must generally appear on SKAT’s list of approved associations or research institutions.

Application Amount:

You may apply for funding between DKK 2 million and DKK 10 million

Project Preparation

Before submitting an application, we encourage you to engage in dialogue with seabreak. We would like to understand your project, ask clarifying questions, and help qualify your proposal before you submit it. Therefore, we ask you to send a 1–2 page project description including:

• Title
• Project Description
  • Purpose of the project
  • Specific activities and deliverables
  • Expected impact or outcome
  • Dissemination and/or research
• Description of applicant and co-applicants
• Timeline with expected start date
• Budget (including FTEs hired as part of dissemination and/or research)

Contact

Questions, inquiries, and project descriptions should be sent to Project Manager Camilla Zacho at: info@seabreak.dk

Lumpfish

The lumpfish has been overlooked, and knowledge is crucial if we are to protect and preserve it. With support from Seabreak, DTU Aqua is launching a pioneering project to map the biology of the lumpfish and investigate how environmental changes affect its living conditions. The project begins in January 2026 and will run for a four-year period. Read more at the link:

About

change ventures, earthbreak and seabreak are initiatives established to drive positive impact toward a more sustainable future.

The initiatives are founded and managed by Camilla Voigt Zacho and Jacob Jelsing as spin-offs from the ZJ Group.