Leibniz-Zentrum für Marine Tropenforschung

Leibniz-Zentrum für Marine Tropenforschung It aims to provide a scientific basis for the protection and sustainable use of these ecosystems. ZMT is a member of the Leibniz Association.

Das Leibniz-Zentrum für Marine Tropenforschung (ZMT) in Bremen untersucht tropische Küstenökosysteme wie Mangroven, Seegraswiesen, Korallenriffen, Flussmündungen und Auftriebsgebieten. In research and education, the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) in Bremen is dedicated to the better understanding of tropical coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, sea grasses, coral reefs, estuari

es and upwelling systems. As an interdisciplinary Leibniz institute, the ZMT conducts research on the structure and functioning of tropical coastal ecosystems and their reaction to natural changes and human interactions. ZMT works in close cooperation with partners in the tropics, where it supports capacity and infrastructure development in sustainable coastal zone management. More info at www.leibniz-zmt.de

Das Leibniz-Zentrum für Marine Tropenforschung (ZMT) in Bremen widmet sich in Forschung und Lehre dem besseren Verständnis tropischer Küstenökosysteme wie Mangroven, Seegraswiesen, Korallenriffen, Flussmündungen und Auftriebsgebieten. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Fragen zu ihrer Struktur und Funktion, ihren Ressourcen und ihrer Widerstandsfähigkeit gegenüber menschlichen Eingriffen und natürlichen Veränderungen. Mit seiner Arbeit schafft das Institut eine wissenschaftliche Grundlage für den Schutz und die nachhaltige Nutzung dieser Lebensräume. Das ZMT setzt seine Forschungsprojekte in enger Kooperation mit Partnern in den Tropen um und unterstützt die Entwicklung von Expertise und Infrastruktur für nachhaltige Küstenzonenmanagement. Das ZMT ist Mitglied der Leibniz-Gemeinschaft. Weitere Infos unter: www.leibniz-zmt.de

Zeit, neue Wege zu gehen: Wir beenden unsere Aktivitäten auf Facebook. Bleiben Sie mit uns im Dialog – auf unseren ander...
10/01/2025

Zeit, neue Wege zu gehen: Wir beenden unsere Aktivitäten auf Facebook. Bleiben Sie mit uns im Dialog – auf unseren anderen Kanälen:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leibniz-centre-for-tropical-marine-research-zmt/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/
und ab jetzt Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/leibniz-zmt.bsky.social

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Time to move on: We are ending our activities on Facebook. Stay connected with us on our other channels:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leibniz-centre-for-tropical-marine-research-zmt/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/
and now Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/leibniz-zmt.bsky.social

Gemeinsam mit der Universität Bremen freuen wir uns, eine neue Kooperationsprofessur (w/m/d, Bes.-Gr. W2) im Bereich Erd...
08/01/2025

Gemeinsam mit der Universität Bremen freuen wir uns, eine neue Kooperationsprofessur (w/m/d, Bes.-Gr. W2) im Bereich Erdsystemmodellierung und tropische Küstensysteme anzukündigen. Diese Stelle wird im Zuge einer gemeinsamen Berufung von Universität Bremen und ZMT besetzt.
Die Position ist Teil unserer strategischen Erweiterung namens TropECS, die unsere Modellierungsfähigkeiten erheblich stärken wird.

📅 Bewerbungsfrist: 9. Februar 2025
🔗 Weitere Informationen und Bewerbung:
https://lnkd.in/enbGpJhz

Für informelle Gespräche stehen Dr. Claudia Schüller ([email protected]) oder Prof. Raimund Bleischwitz gerne zur Verfügung.

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Together with the Universität Bremen, we are pleased to announce a new Cooperation Professorship (f/m/d, W2) in the field of Earth System Modelling and Tropical Coastal Systems. This position will be managed as a joint appointment by the University of Bremen and ZMT.
The professorship is part of our strategic extension called TropECS, which will significantly strengthen our modelling capabilities.

📅 Application deadline: 9 February 2025
🔗 Further information and application:
https://lnkd.in/e3zRktEa

For informal inquiries, feel free to contact Dr. Claudia Schüller ([email protected]) or Prof. Raimund Bleischwitz

We wish you a happy new year! | Wir wünschen ein frohes neues Jahr!
01/01/2025

We wish you a happy new year! | Wir wünschen ein frohes neues Jahr!

 !As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank all colleagues and friends of the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Mar...
24/12/2024

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As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank all colleagues and friends of the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) for the trust and great collaborations.

We wish you, your teams and your families a peaceful festive season and a healthy, happy and successful New Year.

Photo: Blue starfish (Linckia laevigata) in the Spermonde Archipelago in Indonesia.

© Marleen Stuhr, ZMT

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Zum Jahresende möchten wir allen Kolleg:innen und Freund:innen des Leibniz-Zentrums für Marine Tropenforschung (ZMT) herzlich für die vertrauensvolle und erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit danken.

Wir wünschen Ihnen, Ihren Teams und Familien besinnliche Festtage und ein gesundes, glückliches und erfolgreiches neues Jahr.

Figure: Blauer Seestern (Linckia laevigata) im Spermonde Archipel in Indonsien

© Marleen Stuhr, ZMT

 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗣𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵From November 22 to December 5, our colleagues PD Dr. Marion G...
23/12/2024



𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗣𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵

From November 22 to December 5, our colleagues PD Dr. Marion Glaser, Jewel Das and Désirée Schwindenhammer teamed up with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit Bangladesh to organize three kick-off workshops as part of the "Integrated Management of the Sundarbans Mangroves and the Marine Protected Area 'Swatch of No Ground' (SoNG)" project. These workshops focused on supporting the planning and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Bangladesh.

Key highlights of the workshops:
· 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵: Khulna (November 24), Chattogram (November 28), and Dhaka (December 3)
· 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Artisanal and industrial fishers, Bangladesh Forest Department (MoEFCC), Department of Fisheries (MoFL), Navy and Coast Guard, academia and research organizations, NGOs, and representatives from sea port authorities, shipping, and tourism
· 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Group work, discussions, and feedback sessions to identify capacity needs and training priorities
· 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Addressing the integration of marine conservation with sustainable fisheries and ensuring livelihoods for small-scale fishers and coastal communities

The outcomes of these workshops will inform the development of pilot training materials for MPA planning and management.

📷 Special thanks to Farha Anika (GIZ Bangladesh) for the group photo in Dhaka

  SO308: Exploring the South Indian Ocean Our colleague Cátia M.E. von Ahn is currently on an exciting research expediti...
20/12/2024



SO308: Exploring the South Indian Ocean

Our colleague Cátia M.E. von Ahn is currently on an exciting research expedition aboard the German research vessel RV SONNE, investigating the origin, transport, and significance of trace elements and their isotopes in the South Indian Ocean.

The expedition, running from 31.10. to 22.12.2024, is is led by Geomar Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel with participation from Constructor University, ZMT, and many others, involving 40 scientists as part of the GEOTRACES programme. The team is sampling at more than 50 stations, from the coast of Mozambique to Australia, at depths of 30 m to 5500 m.

Cátia's research focuses on radium isotopes, studying processes like porewater exchange (short term) and water mass transport (long term). To measure these isotopes, enormous volumes of water are collected — up to 1200 liters per sample! Onboard, she analyzes short-lived isotopes using a radium decay counter, while long-lived isotopes will be studied at ZMT later.

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SO308: Erforschung des südlichen Indischen Ozeans

Unsere Kollegin Cátia ist derzeit auf einer spannenden Forschungsexpedition an Bord des deutschen Forschungsschiffs RV SONNE unterwegs. Ziel ist es, den Ursprung, Transport und die Bedeutung von Spurenelementen und deren Isotopen im südlichen Indischen Ozean zu untersuchen.

Die Expedition, die vom 31.10. bis 22.12.2024 läuft, wird vom GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel geleitet mit Beteiligung der Constructor University, ZMT und vielen weiteren. Insgesamt sind 40 Wissenschaftler:innen im Rahmen des GEOTRACES-Programms beteiligt. Es werden an über 50 Stationen Proben genommen – von der Küste Mosambiks bis nach Australien, in Tiefen von 30 m bis 5500 m.

Cátia konzentriert sich auf die Untersuchung von Radiumisotopen, um Prozesse wie den Porenwasseraustausch (kurzfristig) und den Transport von Wassermassen (langfristig) zu analysieren. Für die Messung dieser Isotope werden riesige Wassermengen gesammelt – bis zu 1200 Liter pro Probe! An Bord analysiert sie kurzlebige Isotope mit einem Radiumzerfallzähler, während die langlebigen Isotope später am ZMT untersucht werden.

Follow the expedition blog for more updates: 🔗 https://www.oceanblogs.org/so308-geotraces-g107/

Figure 1: Surface water sampling. Water is pumped into the gallons and then filtered through the Mn fiber. 📷 Can Gürses

Figure 2: Mclane in situ pumps deployed. 📷 Cátia M.E. von Ahn

Figure 3: Cátia checking the Rn counts on the Radecc. 📷 Charlotte Eckmann

Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Alfred-Wegener-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforschung
Universität Rostock
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)
ETH Zürich
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Zhejiang University
Stanford University
The University of Chicago
University of Tasmania

19/12/2024

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 2.0: 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀!

At the 3rd Mangrove Future Day, we chatted to the organisers Dr Véronique Helfer (ZMT), Dr. Laura Puk (WWF Deutschland) and Katharina Marie Sperling (Tierpark Berlin) as well as the Federal Government Commissioner for Marine Conservation Dr Sebastian Unger.

Check out our video to find out why the conservation of mangroves is so important and how cooperation between politics, science, NGOs and conservation organisations can make a contribution to preserving these valuable ecosystems!

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𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗭𝘂𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗳𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴 2.0: 𝗚𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗺 𝗳ü𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘇 𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻!

Beim 3. Mangroven Zukunftstag haben wir mit den Organisator:innen Dr. Véronique Helfer (ZMT), Dr. Laura Puk (WWF Deutschland) und Katharina Marie Sperling (Tierpark Berlin) sowie den Meeresschutzbeauftragten der Bundesregierung Dr. Sebastian Unger gesprochen.

Im Video erzählen sie, warum der Schutz der Mangroven so wichtig ist und wie die Zusammenarbeit von Politik, Wissenschaft, NGOs und Artenschutzorganisationen dazu beitragen kann, diese wertvollen Ökosysteme zu bewahren!

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 2024: 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆Mangrove forests protect coasts from erosion and storms, st...
18/12/2024

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 2024: 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆

Mangrove forests protect coasts from erosion and storms, store large amounts of carbon and secure the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide. At the same time, they are vital habitats for numerous animal and plant species. But mangrove forests are under threat – from deforestation, pollution and climate change.

At the third Mangrove Future Day at Tierpark Berlin, scientists from ZMT, WWF Deutschland, representatives of the Zoologischer Garten Berlin
and political decision-makers and NGO experts discussed strategies for the protection and restoration of these unique ecosystems.

Sebastian Unger (Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz (BMUV)) says: “Mangroves are essential for healthy marine ecosystems and global climate protection.”

Kathrin Moosdorf (Die Senatorin für Umwelt, Klima und Wissenschaft) adds: “In Bremen and Bremerhaven, a large number of internationally renowned research institutions are committed to sustainably protecting and restoring mangroves and life in the oceans.”

Dr Véronique Helfer (mangrove ecologist at ZMT) explains: “We see mangroves as key factors for sustainable development. The Mangrove Future Day is a platform for solutions that combine ecological and social values.”

Axel Krumsiek (head of marine conservation at WWF Deutschland) says: “Mangroves are climate protectors, habitats and a source of income - protecting them is our shared responsibility.”

Dr. Andreas Knieriem (Zoo and Tierpark Director): “With our environmental education programs we reach millions of people to raise awareness of species conservation.”

Many thanks to all participants and partners for this day full of inspriring exchanges of knowledge and ideas, to raise awareness for mangrove ecosystems and their importance – for nature and the people.

📸 For impressions of the day, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/ejNbHS8c

Deadline Extended: Apply for the 2025 Joint NAM S&T Centre–ZMT Fellowship on "Blue Economy in Tropical Coastal Marine Re...
12/12/2024

Deadline Extended: Apply for the 2025 Joint NAM S&T Centre–ZMT Fellowship on "Blue Economy in Tropical Coastal Marine Research" 🌊

Great news! The application deadline for the prestigious 2025 Fellowship Programme has been extended to Friday, 20 December 2024.

This unique three-month research opportunity at ZMT in Bremen, Germany, is open to early-career scientists from NAM S&T Centre member countries and

NAM S&T–Industry Network Members.

🔹 Why Apply?
- Conduct impactful research on the Blue Economy alongside ZMT's experts.
- Access ZMT’s vast network, including collaborations with Bremen University and leading marine research institutes.
- Develop innovative solutions for sustainable development in tropical coastal systems.

🔹 Fellowship Highlights:
- Fully-funded international airfare for eligible candidates.
- Monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses.

🔹 How to Apply:
- Prepare a research proposal, secure support from a ZMT scientist, and ensure your application is endorsed by your institution and NAM S&T Centre Focal Point.

📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your research and career! For details on how to apply, visit the NAM S&T Centre website (https://www.namstct.org/) or email us at [email protected].

Is nature truly substitutable, or do we need to rethink our approach to sustainability?As we close out this year’s Wedne...
11/12/2024

Is nature truly substitutable, or do we need to rethink our approach to sustainability?

As we close out this year’s Wednesday Lunch Seminar Series, we are thrilled to welcome Prof. Dr. Moritz Drupp from the Universität Hamburg on December 18, 2024, at 12:00.

In his talk, "Measuring and Managing Sustainable Development: The Role of Limited Substitutability", Prof. Dr. Drupp will explore the role of limited substitutability between nature and human-made goods and services for measuring and managing Sustainable Development. Combining several research papers that draw on economic theory, integrated climate-economy modelling, experiments and other empirical approaches, he will shed light on

(i) how to assess scarce ecosystems in benefit-cost analyses,
(ii) the role that limited substitutability plays in estimating the social cost of carbon and
(iii) how indicator substitutability shapes measures of sustainability as portrayed in composite indices.

Brief CV: Prof. Dr. Drupp’s research focuses on designing and evaluating public policies to address sustainability challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, fisheries and forests, air and water quality, and health, with a special emphasis on distributional issues. His work draws on theory, modeling, and empirical approaches to inform the transition toward more sustainable futures.

🗓 December 18, 2024
🕔 Talk starts at 12:00
📍 Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT), Large Seminar Room (F6) or participate online via Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86790103582?pwd=Q41t1Hm0P17uqAzEKV34235gl9No3b.1

We look forward to an engaging discussion on the role of substitutability in sustainability!

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Yannis Kappelmann! 🎉Last week, Yannis successfully defended his PhD dissertation at the Univers...
10/12/2024

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Yannis Kappelmann! 🎉

Last week, Yannis successfully defended his PhD dissertation at the Universität Bremen! His research, titled “Holocene and modern reef island dynamics in a monsoon-dominated setting: Carbonate sediments from the Spermonde Archipelago, Indonesia," sheds light on the fascinating dynamics of reef islands.

Coral reefs in shallow tropical waters offer crucial benefits, like protecting coastlines and producing sediment, which help keep low-lying reef islands stable. His thesis explores how reef islands in the Spermonde Archipelago (Southwest Sulawesi, Indonesia) have formed over thousands of years (the Holocene period) and how they change today. It looks at how changes in sea-level and winds influence sediment movement and island growth. The results illustrate how environmental factors work together to shape reef-based sediment systems and provide new insights into how the islands in this region develop and evolve.

Congratulations, Yannis! We wish you all the best for the future! 🎓

 Wir suchen eine Koordinator:in – Wissensaustausch (gn), die bei der Umsetzung des STB TropEcS in den Bereichen Wissensa...
10/12/2024



Wir suchen eine Koordinator:in – Wissensaustausch (gn), die bei der Umsetzung des STB TropEcS in den Bereichen Wissensaustausch und internationale Zusammenarbeit unterstützt.

🔗 Weitere Informationen und Bewerbung: https://www.leibniz-zmt.de/de/jobs/koordinator-in-wissensaustausch-gn.html

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We are looking for a Coordinator - Knowledge Exchange (gn) to support the implementation of the STB TropEcS in the areas of knowledge exchange and international cooperation.

🔗 Further information and application: https://www.leibniz-zmt.de/de/jobs/koordinator-in-wissensaustausch-gn.html

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Dienstag 09:00 - 17:00
Mittwoch 09:00 - 17:00
Donnerstag 09:00 - 17:00
Freitag 09:00 - 17:00

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