The Ocean Atlas 2017 shows an escalating crisis at sea

08. June 2017   12 brief lessons, 50 pages and over 80 eye-catching graphics and illustrations of vital facts and figures about our impact on the oceans. Human activity is forcing unprecedented change on our oceans and coasts. With only 2% of the oceans fully protected, these are some of the most poorly governed regions in the world. Pollution, overuse and climate change are causing loss of habitat and biodiversity. A global … more

19. May 2017

New Report Identifies Trade-offs and Synergies between United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

Interactions between the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals can deliver synergistic effects and result in conflicts. …

19. May 2017

Zwei Crewmitglieder der Ausfahrt M116 nehmen Wasserproben mit einem ozeanographischen Meßgerät, einer sogenannten CTD-Rosette. Foto: M. Visbeck, GEOMAR

Iron deficiency restrains marine microbes

GEOMAR scientists discover important process in the nutrient cycles of the tropical North Atlantic. …

18. May 2017

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The Future of the Oceans – More Marine Conservation for Sustainable Development

More Marine Conservation for Sustainable Development …

17. May 2017

Ein Kaninchenfisch der Art Siganus rivulatus vor der Küste Israels im Mittelmeer. Foto: Erez Yeruham, IOLR

'Trojan Fish': Invasive Rabbitfish Spread Invasive Species

International science team discovers new way for alien species to spread in Oceans …

08. May 2017

Marine Science Meets School

KIEL ‘FORSCHUNGSWERKSTATT‘ OFFERS MARINE SCIENCE TEACHER TRAINING …

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Plastic and its consequences

Plastic is made up of synthetic organic polymers which are formed through the connection of many smaller molecule components. These plastics are produced from fossil fuels, for …

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Kiel Conference 2017 `Advances in Integrated Ocean Research towards Sustainable Development`

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