Moving towards Future Ocean Sustainability

25. September 2017   . Based on Kiel's successful interdisciplinary research over the past years, the Cluster of Excellence "Future Ocean" is moving towards solution-oriented research, spanning from discovery and understanding, to assessment and solutions for sustainable development with the oceans. … more

19. September 2017

The riddle of male pregnancy

GEOMAR scientist awarded with a European Research Council Starting Grant …

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 …

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Future Ocean Ocean knowledge

Plastic waste in the Ocean

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 …

Future Ocean Deeplinks

Facts and Figures on the Threats to Our Marine Ecosystems

OCEAN MOOC

Citizen Science "PlanktonID"

Exhibition Future Ocean Dialogue

Next Generation Interactive Scientific Poster

World Ocean Review (WOR)

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