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Press releases

Below you find current press releases of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Reseach Kiel. Older press releases of GEOMAR and the predecessor  IFM-GEOMAR you find on the archive pages of the the years 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

Current press releases

Microplastics
10.05.2022

Micro- and nanoplastics from the atmosphere pollute oceans

An international research team investigates the atmosphere as a relevant source of plastic pollution in water bodies in a recent study

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cross-section cold-water coral
18.03.2022

Laser-sharp insights into calcification

High-resolution images help understand crucial processes

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Rosette water sampler
15.03.2022

Tracing trace elements

SONNE expedition crosses the South Pacific to assess ocean nutrient supply

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Ocean surface with clouds and sunlight.
08.03.2022

Kick-off in Lüneburg

CDRmare researchers discuss ocean-based methods for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

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Recovery of a mooring.
28.01.2022

Measuring the deep ocean’s blood stream

Novel oxygen sensors unravel the distribution of the vital gas

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Corroding mine at the bottom of the Baltic Sea
28.01.2022

CONMAR tackles ammunition recovery

GEOMAR coordinates new joint project of the German Marine Research Alliance

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Research vessel SONNE.
14.01.2022

Millimetre-precise data on a restless sea floor

Ship expedition promises new information on earthquake risks off Chile

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Launch of the measuring platform with fuel cell. Photo: Finn K. Flögel.
16.12.2021

New efficient and sustainable energy supply on the seafloor

Submarine fuel cell successfully tested

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Aerial of a coastal landscape.
09.12.2021

For responsible research on marine carbon dioxide removal

New reports on ocean-based methods with GEOMAR participation

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View from the research vessel SONNE to the fuming Etna.
28.11.2021

Earthquakes and tsunamis in Europe?

Position paper provides recommendations for reducing geological risks

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  • Ilka Thomsen

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