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How does light change in the sea? European research initiative investigates changing underwater light conditions

Today, the two-day kick-off meeting for the international “Joint Action on Changing Marine Lightscapes” launched by JPI Oceans started in Hamburg with more than 50 participating researchers

10.09.2025 · IOW
New Mesocosm Study in Gran Canaria

Researchers Investigate Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Using Rock Powder and Dissolved Substances

08.09.2025 · GEOMAR
Life-Hostile Processes on the Seafloor

Expedition EMB374 investigates oxygen-depleted zones in the southwestern Baltic Sea

04.09.2025 · GEOMAR
Research into the effects of biological pollutants in the North Sea and Baltic Sea

The 492nd cruise of the Walther Herwig III is dedicated to investigating the biological effects of pollutants in the North Sea and Baltic Sea.

29.08.2025 · THÜNEN
UN Plastics Treaty: Will the negotiations in Geneva finally achieve a breakthrough?

From 5 to 14 August, representatives from over 170 countries as well as from science, civil society and industry are meeting in Switzerland

31.07.2025 · AWI
Saltwater intrusion threatens water supplies from tidal rivers worldwide

Worldwide, water obtained from tidal rivers for human use is threatened by saltwater intrusion.

30.07.2025 · IOW
Removing Munitions from the Sea for Good

Project CAMMera: Methods for Large-Scale Ammunition Clearance

10.07.2025 · GEOMAR
From Kiel to Apenrade and back: On the Trail of Plastic

ALKOR expedition AL635 investigates micro- and nanoplastics in the German-Danish coastal region

01.07.2025 · GEOMAR
Scientific expertise for the Baltic Sea Protection Action Plan

The state government of Schleswig-Holstein appoints representatives from DAM member institutions to the scientific advisory board, including DAM Chairman Joachim Harms

14.06.2025 · DAM
What helps the climate is not automatically good for the ocean

GEOMAR study analyses the impact of marine carbon dioxide removal methods on global ocean oxygen levels

13.06.2025 · GEOMAR
Offshore hydrogen production affects the North Sea

Hereon study examines the effects of hydrogen production using offshore wind energy for the first time and offers environmentally friendly options for action

10.06.2025 · CEN
Microplastics threaten resilience of Mediterranean corals

New study reveals alarming levels of microplastic pollution in a remote, strictly protected coral habitat

05.06.2025 · FZK
Plastic Credits May Worsen Plastic Problem

Plastic credits are being promoted as an innovative way of addressing plastic pollution, but the credits could have exactly the opposite effect

02.06.2025 · AWI
CO₂ removal and storage: Which options are feasible and desirable?

A new framework helps to evaluate the feasibility of ocean-based CO2 removal processes and assesses their impact on humans and nature

11.04.2025 · CAU
Marine litter: what biodegradable plastics can do to solve the problem

For more than two years, the UN member states have been trying to agree on a plastics treaty that includes globally binding measures against plastic pollution.

08.04.2025 · ZMT

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All press releases and news from the DAM

How does light change in the sea? European research initiative investigates changing underwater light conditions

New Mesocosm Study in Gran Canaria

Life-Hostile Processes on the Seafloor

Research into the effects of biological pollutants in the North Sea and Baltic Sea

UN Plastics Treaty: Will the negotiations in Geneva finally achieve a breakthrough?

Saltwater intrusion threatens water supplies from tidal rivers worldwide

Removing Munitions from the Sea for Good

From Kiel to Apenrade and back: On the Trail of Plastic

Scientific expertise for the Baltic Sea Protection Action Plan

What helps the climate is not automatically good for the ocean

Offshore hydrogen production affects the North Sea

Microplastics threaten resilience of Mediterranean corals

Plastic Credits May Worsen Plastic Problem

CO₂ removal and storage: Which options are feasible and desirable?

Marine litter: what biodegradable plastics can do to solve the problem

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