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New contact point supports structural change in coastal fishing

The Information and Coordination Centre for Fisheries Transformation (IKTF) is a new institution for fisheries in the North Sea and Baltic Sea

17.02.2026 · THÜNEN
Offshore wind farms change current patterns

Hereon researchers simulate long-term effects of wind and tidal wakes caused by wind turbines in the North Sea for the first time

16.02.2026 · HEREON
Underestimated wake

Shipping traffic causes more turmoil in the Baltic Sea than expected

10.02.2026 · IOW
Extensive freshened water beneath the ocean floor confirmed for the first time

International team provides first detailed evidence of long-suspected hidden fresh water aquifers

04.02.2026 · MARUM
Future Box Oceans available again

The educational offer from Futurium and DAM provides a playful glimpse into a sustainable future with the oceans.

29.01.2026 · DAM
Dredging sand and silt has consequences for the North Sea

For the first time, Hereon researchers determine the extent of dredging activities on the coast

21.01.2026 · HEREON
United Nations BBNJ Agreement: Milestone for marine biodiversity

The DAM welcomes and supports the United Nations framework agreement for greater marine protection in international waters.

16.01.2026 · DAM
Festive Christmas Dinner: Only ‘Good Fish’ on the Table

For many people, fish is a Christmas tradition. Unfortunately, ‘good fish’ is becoming increasingly rare, as overfishing, habitat destruction and high bycatch rates make it increasingly difficult to make sustainable choices when shopping.

12.12.2025 · GEOMAR
Ships, data, talents

New overviews of German marine research on the DAM information portal Ocean Online

09.12.2025 · DAM
Together for the Baltic Sea

DAM parliamentary evening in Schwerin under the motto “Sea Future”

27.11.2025 · DAM
Taste of the ocean: a comparison of five edible seaweeds

Researchers at the ZMT and the University of Bremen have studied the nutritional value of seaweed

27.11.2025 · ZMT
Going digital with U16

A fragile, oversized tube was hoisted out of the North Sea off Cuxhaven in the summer. The find turned out to be the U16 submarine from the imperial era.

11.11.2025 · DSM
Job advertisement: Executive Chair of the DAM Executive Board

The German Marine Research Alliance is looking for a full-time chair of the executive board (m/f/d)

30.10.2025 · DAM
Krill in the Antarctic: Scientific data directly from krill fishing vessels

AWI study presents new concept for sustainable management of krill stocks in the Southern Ocean, in close cooperation with fisheries.

22.10.2025 · AWI
International research alliance investigates environmental impacts of deep-sea mining

MiningImpact project enters third phase

11.09.2025 · GEOMAR

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All press releases and news from the DAM

New contact point supports structural change in coastal fishing

Offshore wind farms change current patterns

Underestimated wake

Extensive freshened water beneath the ocean floor confirmed for the first time

Future Box Oceans available again

Dredging sand and silt has consequences for the North Sea

United Nations BBNJ Agreement: Milestone for marine biodiversity

Festive Christmas Dinner: Only ‘Good Fish’ on the Table

Ships, data, talents

Together for the Baltic Sea

Taste of the ocean: a comparison of five edible seaweeds

Going digital with U16

Job advertisement: Executive Chair of the DAM Executive Board

Krill in the Antarctic: Scientific data directly from krill fishing vessels

International research alliance investigates environmental impacts of deep-sea mining

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