Ships and Technology

On their expeditions with various research vessels, marine researchers use a wide variety of equipment to collect samples and information to answer physical, chemical, biological and geological questions. Autonomous underwater vehicles and measuring instruments roam the ocean and send data to the shore, where they are processed in real time. Moorings continuously record changes at key locations in the middle of the ocean. GEOMAR brings together expertise from different scientific and technical fields to keep equipment for marine research at the state-of-the-art and to develop innovations.

 

 

News about Ships and Technology

Map of the coast of New England and the surrounding seas
04.02.2026

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

A ship is moored to the harbour wall with ropes. The sky is blue.
13.01.2026

Time series in the Mediterranean Sea

Expedition M216 investigates changes in the Mediterranean

View over the landscape of Santorini
17.12.2025

Better Understand the Volcanic System Around Santorini

Expedition M215 tests new monitoring systems