The research vessel METEOR is moored in the harbour. The sky is blue with clouds.
25.06.2024
METEOR expedition M201 investigates the volcanic history of unusual volcanoes in Iceland's Vesturdjúp Basin
Two men and a woman stand on a roof terrace and look into the camera
24.06.2024
Major network meeting on the upcoming munitions recovery in the Bay of Lübeck
A graphic shows emissions of nitrous oxide from the ground and the sea
14.06.2024
GEOMAR database provides critical oceanic data for global N2O budget
Picture of seaweed under water
10.06.2024
Seagrass clone in the Baltic Sea is more than 1400 years old

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The research vessel METEOR is moored in the harbour. The sky is blue with clouds.
25.06.2024

Development of young underwater volcanoes off Iceland in focus

METEOR expedition M201 investigates the volcanic history of unusual volcanoes in Iceland's Vesturdjúp Basin

Two men and a woman stand on a roof terrace and look into the camera
24.06.2024

UXO clearance - It's time to start!

Major network meeting on the upcoming munitions recovery in the Bay of Lübeck

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

GEOMAR 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

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 GEOMAR 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