Marine Life

From the sunlit surface to the dark deep sea: The ocean is home to a wealth of life. Many of the animals and plants in the sea are especially adapted to an existence in a certain environment – for example on hydrothermal vents, manganese nodule fields or seamounts.

Their biodiversity supports important ocean functions such as climate regulation or the supply of food and raw or natural materials. However, climate change, plastic pollution and other human impacts affect marine life. Therefore, ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ Researchers investigate key ecosystems, effects of changes and possibilities for their protection and sustainable use.

 

 

News about Marine Life

A yellow square diving robot is being lifted out of the water by a red crane.
19.09.2025

Discovery in the Deep Sea: Unique Habitat at Hydrothermal Vents

Novel hydrothermal system links two seabed phenomena

 A transparent plastic tube or bag hangs in the water; above the water, you can see the frame that holds it.
08.09.2025

New Mesocosm Study in Gran Canaria

Researchers Investigate Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Using Rock Powder and Dissolved Substances

A large research vessel at sea, photographed from above at an angle
13.08.2025

A Journey to the Origins of the Seafloor

Expedition SO314 investigates how sea-level change affects crust formation beneath the ocean

An iceberg on the sea
31.07.2025

Viruses in Polar Oceans follow Rhythms of the Sea

New study reveals seasonally shifting virus communities in the Arctic, and similarity to the Antarctic