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Better Understand the Volcanic System Around Santorini

An international research team set sail today on the research vessel METEOR to gain new insights into the volcanic system off the Greek island group of Santorini.

17.12.2025 · GEOMAR
How do corals feed?

New study reports that the contribution of heterotrophic food intake to energy production in corals has so far often been significantly underestimated.

16.12.2025 · ZMT
How can the environmental health of the Baltic Sea be improved?

Like all marine ecosystems, the Baltic Sea plays a vital role in regulating the climate and supporting coastal life. It absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2), provides food and oxygen, and shapes the quality of life for communities in the region.

15.12.2025 · GEOMAR
Urea: The Hidden Fuel for Ocean Microbes

Ammonia-oxidizing archaea (AOA) are some of the most abundant microorganisms in the ocean and play a key role in nitrogen cycling.

11.12.2025 · MPI-MM
Ships, data, talents

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

09.12.2025 · DAM
Team investigates significance of newly discovered hydrothermal fields off the island of Milos

New study reports the discovery of a remarkably extensive hydrothermal vent field identified during the METEOR expedition M192

01.12.2025 · MARUM
Continuation of the DAM

The Joint Science Conference (GWK) extends the DAM's funding agreement in order to prepare for its continuation.

01.12.2025 · DAM
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
Iron’s Irony

A new review highlights how hydrothermal vents on the seafloor shape iron availability and influence the global oceanic element cycles.

20.10.2025 · MARUM
The Southern Ocean’s low-salinity water locked away CO2 for decades, but …

An AWI study gives a potential explanation as to why the ocean around Antarctica is defying climate model projections and continuing to absorb CO2.

17.10.2025 · AWI
The Baltic Sea coast in the Anthropocene: a model for the consequences of climate change

Under the lead of the Leibniz Institute for IOW, a review article outlined the state of the Baltic Sea coast and its expected development as a result of climate change.

16.10.2025 · IOW
The many uses of driftwood: the first large-scale mapping of Arctic coastlines

AWI researchers establish a basis for systematically recording driftwood's ecological roles and better tracking any future changes

09.10.2025 · AWI
Exchanging marine expertise

At the DAM Stakeholder Forum, participants from politics, business, and civil society discussed current developments in German marine research and policy

01.10.2025 · DAM
Maritime Cultural Heritage Award presented for the second time – three awards presented for the first time

The Maritime Heritage Award was presented for the second time during the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the DSM

16.09.2025 · DSM

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News

All press releases and news from the DAM

Better Understand the Volcanic System Around Santorini

How do corals feed?

How can the environmental health of the Baltic Sea be improved?

Urea: The Hidden Fuel for Ocean Microbes

Ships, data, talents

Team investigates significance of newly discovered hydrothermal fields off the island of Milos

Continuation of the DAM

Job advertisement: Executive Chair of the DAM Executive Board

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

Iron’s Irony

The Southern Ocean’s low-salinity water locked away CO2 for decades, but …

The Baltic Sea coast in the Anthropocene: a model for the consequences of climate change

The many uses of driftwood: the first large-scale mapping of Arctic coastlines

Exchanging marine expertise

Maritime Cultural Heritage Award presented for the second time – three awards presented for the first time

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All press releases and news from the DAM

Better Understand the Volcanic System Around Santorini

How do corals feed?

How can the environmental health of the Baltic Sea be improved?

Urea: The Hid­den Fuel for Ocean Mi­crobes

Ships, data, talents

Team investigates significance of newly discovered hydrothermal fields off the island of Milos

Continuation of the DAM

Job advertisement: Executive Chair of the DAM Executive Board

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

Iron’s Irony

The Southern Ocean’s low-salinity water locked away CO2 for decades, but …

The Baltic Sea coast in the Anthropocene: a model for the consequences of climate change

The many uses of driftwood: the first large-scale mapping of Arctic coastlines

Exchanging marine expertise

Maritime Cultural Heritage Award presented for the second time – three awards presented for the first time

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Urea: The Hidden Fuel for Ocean Microbes