Current press releases

An illustration showing the coastal area
09.10.2024

Heavy Metals in the Ocean Become More Toxic

How Climate Change Impacts Contaminants in the Sea

[Translate to English:] Fotomosaik mit Altmunition im Versenkungsgebiet Kolberger Heide.
04.10.2024

New competence centre for UXO clearance

State Government, ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ and Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Industry and Commerce establish MUNIMAR competence centre

A woman and two men smile into the camera, the young man in the centre holds a certificate in his hands
01.10.2024

Outstanding Bachelor Thesis on Ocean Modelling

Bachelor Graduate Lasse Kummer Receives the Otto-Krümmel Prize 2024

Large transparent plastic umbrellas float on the water and are attached to a pier
25.09.2024

How does the addition of rock powder affect marine life?

Multi-week experiment in the Ocean Alk-Align project starts again in Kiel Fjord

A colourfully painted wooden boat with wooden outriggers is moored on a smooth sea
23.09.2024

Golden rules for fish stock conservation

30 International Experts Call for a Redefinition of Sustainable Fishing

A woman and two men walk along a jetty
17.09.2024

Minister-Presidents Hendrik Wüst and Daniel Günther visit ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ

Lecture and discussion on the role of the ocean in the fight against climate change

 Two workers wearing red hard hats stand on board a research vessel while a piece of research equipment is hoisted on board
12.09.2024

In Search of the Origin of an Underwater Plateau

Expedition SO307 Investigates the Geology and Biology of the Madagascar Ridge

A silvery shimmering school of fish under water fills the entire picture.
22.08.2024

Fisheries Research Overestimates Fish Stocks

ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ Expert Calls for More Realistic Stock Assessments

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

Dr. Toste Tanhua, Sigrid Keiser, Professor Dr. Arne Körtzinger, Direktorin Professorin Dr. Katja Matthes, Dr. Björn Fiedler, Tobias Hahn. Nicht im Bild: Dr. David Keller, Dr. Ulrike Heine
16.04.2024

Broad commitment to sustainable development and cooperation

ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ presented major research projects at the 2024 United Nations Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona

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