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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

Deployment of an ocean bottom seismometer
30.03.2023

Shifting the theories of plate tectonics

GEOMAR researchers receive Advanced Grant of the European Research Council

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Ocean wave at El Hierro.
10.03.2023

An all-hands-on-deck moment to preserve the ocean

GEOMAR researchers comment on the international High Seas Treaty

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Storegga landslide
01.03.2023

Reassessment of Storegga event: second major landslide recognized

GEOMAR study suggests more frequent large submarine landslides on the Norwegian shelf

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Awarding of the 27th Petersen Excellence Professorship.
06.02.2023

Volcano and earth crust researcher receives Petersen Professorship of Excellence

Professor Dr. Oliver Nebel presents results on isotopic investigations of geological events in his keynote lecture

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Vera Stockmayer and Sophia Stavrakoudis
03.02.2023

Otto Krümmel Award 2022 for Deep Sea and Baltic Sea Research

Outstanding Bachelor's Thesis Award honors achievements of two young students in Earth Sciences and Physics of the Earth Systems

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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  • Ilka Thomsen

    Phone: +49 431 600-2802
    e-mail: ithomsen@geomar.de

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  • Sarah Kaehlert

    Phone: +49 431 600-1815
    E-Mail: skaehlert(at)geomar.de 

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  • Christoph Kersten
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    e-mail: ckersten(at)geomar.de

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  • Hatice Kadija Ege
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    E-Mail: hkege(at)geomar.de

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  • Dr. Joachim Dengg
    Phone: +49 431 600-4006
    e-mail: jdengg(at)geomar.de

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    School cooperations & projects, practicals for pupils