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

A gravity meter on the working deck of a research vessel. In the background, the water and the sky.
10.08.2026

How Climate Fluctuations Influence Volcanism at Mid-Ocean Ridges

SONNE expedition SO321 investigates sediments and volcanic glass from the seabded

Scientists on the Malizia Explorer
09.07.2026

Baltic Sea Expeditions Started with the Malizia Explorer

Research sailing vessel investigates seagrass and phytoplankton

Waveglider in front of Cape Town
06.07.2026

A high-resolution view of the ocean

International WHIRLS field campaign investigates small-scale processes and their significance for climate and ecosystems