The riddle of male pregnancy

19. September 2017 GEOMAR scientist awarded with a European Research Council Starting Grant. Cell division, laying eggs, viviparity – nature knows different ways to reproduction. A unique one is that of seahorses and pipefishes. In this fish family the males bear the offspring until birth. … more

04. September 2017

Bergen einer Verankerung in der Labradorsee auf der Expedition MSM40. Foto: Thilo Klenz, GEOMAR.

Taking a deep breath?

Scientists measure unusually high oxygen uptake in the Labrador Sea …

29. August 2017

Virtual 360° Walk around the Research Ship SONNE Goes Online

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research as well as Google Arts & Culture will present a digital exhibition designed with the support of the German Marine Research Consortium (KDM) …

28. August 2017

Ölförderplattform in der Nordsee. Foto: L. Vielstädte, GEOMAR.

Oil and gas wells as a strong source of greenhouse gases

New study proves methane leaks around North Sea boreholes …

22. August 2017

First Deep Sea Deployment for the Sea Floor Crawler VIATOR

Helmholtz - Alliance ROBEX tests innovative technologies on the Polarstern expedition …

02. August 2017

William and Kate met young researchers in Hamburg, Foto: Hannah Sehan, British Embassy

Royal insights into ocean science

William and Kate met young researchers in Hamburg …

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