A group of people are standing in a lecture hall, six of them holding certificates in their hands.
11.12.2025
Prof. Dr Werner-Petersen Foundation presents awards for outstanding doctoral theses and excellence in knowledge transfer
 Black and white photograph of a middle-aged man
05.12.2025
Professor Dr Jürgen Lenz has passed away
Watercolour painting: The picture shows a flounder, which is a flatfish with dark spots.
04.12.2025
GEOMAR, environmental organisations and consumer advice centres update their joint list of ‘good fish’ for conscious purchasing of sea fish
People gather for a group photo, holding a banner in their hands.
01.12.2025
West African and European partners are developing a long-term research programme with a one-year observation campaign off the coast of West Africa

News

GEOMAR Director with Prime Minister and Minister of the Sea
31.01.2023

Cabo Verde: Center of Ocean Research for Sustainable Development

A delegation of GEOMAR sets important course for further research and cooperation in the region during a visit on site

MarData Evaluation Group
31.01.2023

MarData fulfills important bridging function in research

Mid-term evaluation finds Helmholtz School for Marine Data Science to play a crucial role in education of young scientists

Ocean-based methods of CO2 removal
31.01.2023

CO2 removal from atmosphere is crucial for climate protection

Annual CDRmare conference focuses on ocean-based methods

Walvis Bay
30.01.2023

Following the traces of phytoplankton

METEOR expedition M187 off Namibia aims to improve our understanding of future changes in marine food webs and carbon uptake by the ocean

GEOMAR Director, Chairmen of the Prof. Dr. Werner Petersen Foundation, award winners and GEOMAR Administrative Director
21.12.2022

Young cutting-edge research honored by Petersen Foundation

Prof. Dr. Werner Petersen Foundation awards scholarships as well as young talent prizes 2022 for three doctoral theses and knowledge transfer with interactive posters

The Agulhas Leakage
16.12.2022

The Agulhas Leakage south of Africa holds new surprises

New GEOMAR study investigates decadal variations of Agulhas leakage and their influence on the Gulf Stream system

 GAME Alumni
02.12.2022

Providing opportunities for 20 years: GAME program celebrates anniversary

Since 2002, German and international Master's students have been able to learn independent scientific work in a unique way worldwide.

Fish farming
29.11.2022

Aquaculture is not the solution to overfishing

Study shows that aquaculture production of fish has already passed its peak

Dye in the water
25.11.2022

Greening the ocean to combat climate change

Wave-driven upwelling pump deployed south of the Canary Islands

Satellite image of the Middle East.
16.11.2022

Understanding our impacts on the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf

Trilateral collaboration between universities and research institutes in Israel, United Arab Emirates and Germany agreed at COP27