Steep slopes drop down to the sea, with many white houses built close together on the edge
04.02.2025
MULTI-MAREX Deploys Measurement Instruments on the Seafloor
in a delicate white sponge on a reddish stem against a black background
04.02.2025
Research Project XTREAM Investigates the Industrial Potential of Extremophilic Microorganisms
Red birds with long beaks sit in the dense green of the mangrove forest
29.01.2025
New study highlights the role of mangrove systems in global biogeochemical cycles
White plastic bowls in water basins filled with sand, in which individual stalks of seaweed grow
24.01.2025
New major project investigates potential of seagrass meadows as carbon sinks

News

Deutscher Meerespreis 2024
19.06.2024

Boris Herrmann receives the German Ocean Award 2024

A recognition of the professional sailor’s commitment to ocean conservation

Four researchers stand at a table and present the memorial stone for Professor Dr Erwin Suess.
18.06.2024

Last honour in 4819 metres depth

Memorial rock for Professor Dr. Erwin Suess placed in the Aleutian Trench off Alaska

A graphic shows emissions of nitrous oxide from the ground and the sea
14.06.2024

Nitrous Oxide Emissions at Record High

91̽»¨ database provides critical oceanic data for global N2O budget

A pale-red squid with large eyes and eight thick, orange arms drifts in the water column. The squid’s cone-shaped mantle has white scars above the eyes and is pointing to the left side of the frame. The squid’s arms are held above its body and are cradling a gelatinous brown sheet that contains several round, yellowish-white eggs. The background is dark blue water with numerous small yellowish-brown flecks of drifting organic debris.
11.06.2024

Underwater robots discover deep-sea squid that broods giant eggs

During an expedition to the Gulf of California, researchers observed a previously unknown species of squid carrying a cluster of exceptionally large eggs

Several people are standing on a dark carpet, arranged in a spiral. They look up towards the camera.
10.06.2024

Do ocean fine-scale whirls impact our climate and ecosystems?

Kick-off of the interdisciplinary EU ERC-Synergy Grant Project WHIRLS

Picture of seaweed under water
10.06.2024

Novel Genetic Clock discovers oldest known marine plant

Seagrass clone in the Baltic Sea is more than 1400 years old

World map on which some countries are coloured light blue and some dark blue
10.06.2024

For Diversity and Equality at the Workplace

First joint Diversity Day at 91̽»¨ sets a signal against racism and right-wing ideologies

Claim World Claim World Oceans Day and images of deep-sea oganisms
07.06.2024

Dive into fascinating deep-sea habitats

New video offers exciting insights into exploring the depths of the ocean

A woman enthusiastically gives a presentation in a conference room
06.06.2024

Possible natural hazards in the Aegean Sea

Researchers discussed recommendations for action and measures

A group of people in a conference room
31.05.2024

New Guide to Carbon Dioxide Removal Decisions

Launch of the CDRatlas Interactive Information Portal