Core Theme

 

Ocean and Climate

What is the role of the ocean in the global climate system and how can we improve predictions and scenarios?

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Core Theme

 

Marine Ecosystems and Biogeochemical Cycles

How does climate change alter marine communities and what are the consequences for humankind?

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Core Theme

 

Ocean Threats and Benefits

How can we forecast marine natural hazards and use resources from the seafloor in a responsible way?

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GEOMAR: Our World is the Ocean

GEOMAR explores the global ocean from the seafloor to the atmosphere to understand the ocean system and enable the development of sustainable solutions for pressing societal issues. Its research and its commitment to knowledge and technology transfer contribute significantly to preserving the function of the ocean and safeguarding it for future generations.

GEOMAR research covers a unique range of physical, chemical, biological and geological ocean processes. Members of the four research divisions Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics, Marine Biogeochemistry, Marine Ecology and Dynamics of the Ocean Floor cooperate in the three core themes Ocean and Climate, Marine Ecosystems and Biogeochemical Cycles and Ocean Threats and Benefits as well as the four Integrative Research Foci Atlantic Ocean Upwelling, Marine Carbon Sinks, Digital Twin Ocean and Metals in the Ocean. All work focuses on the open “blue” ocean.

 

GEOMAR Research News

Round rock on the seabed
18.04.2024

EU Funds Doctoral Network from Finland to Italy

GEOMAR contributes to International Research Project on Volcanic Systems

Junge Forscherinnen im Labor mit Probe einer Alge
16.04.2024

A new look at the consequences of light pollution

GAME 2024 begins its experiments in eight countries with significant support from the Klaus Tschira Foundation

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

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

A large research vessel at sea
15.04.2024

Above and Below Water: Understanding Human Impact on the Bay of Bengal

SONNE Expedition SO305 Creates First Comprehensive Dataset on Biogeochemistry