“I’ve been incredibly lucky to dive in the waters around Denmark and Sweden. Being part of ocean communities on both sides of Øresund, I felt a strong urge to bring them together, so that both politicians and citizens begin to understand — and treat — the Sound as one.”

After years of exploring Øresund, Helene came to see that the waters close to home are just as rich and captivating as any faraway dive destination. Perhaps even more so — because much of their beauty remains unseen, and they urgently need protection.

She believes the communities surrounding Øresund hold real potential for change. But that requires a deeper understanding of the remarkable life just beneath the surface — something we are privileged to live alongside.

Helene is a certified advanced scientific diver, underwater photographer, and diving instructor.

She has shared her work through lectures in schools across Denmark, inspiring younger generations to explore life below the surface. In 2017, she took on the title Underwater Ambassador and later opened an underwater gallery.

In 2021, Politiken featured her on the front page as one of “those at the forefront” of environmental action. She has contributed to Danish and Swedish projects focused on ghost nets, marine debris, and eelgrass restoration, with images reaching audiences worldwide.

At Øresund Patrol, Helene is the Program Director of Ocean Literacy. We’re proud to have a true force of nature like Helene on the team. She is deeply connected and brings a strong understanding of Øresund’s fragile coastal ecosystems. Her work with Øresund Patrol builds on years of personal dedication and conservation efforts, helping connect people across the Sound. As the saying goes — the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.