In Focus
From individual offices to a new working culture: Try out silent boxes and multi-space areas to see how they work for you
Something is happening at the ZMT building on Fahrenheitstraße 6. Anyone entering the foyer through the main entrance will immediately notice a large black box with long windows, a table and two benches inside. Inside, there is room for four people to...
ZMT becomes official supporter of the “All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance” ahead of global AAORIA forum in Brazil
The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) has joined the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance (AAORIA) as an official supporter, strengthening its role in international ocean science diplomacy ahead of the Alliance’s 2026...
Marine heatwaves and coral bleaching: Why some reefs recover faster than others
Climate-driven disturbances such as marine heatwaves are rapidly reducing coral cover and degrading reef ecosystems worldwide. Using a mathematical model, a research team led by Subhendu Chakraborty at the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine...
ZMT celebrates 35 years of tropical coastal research – series of talks at the Haus der Wissenschaft in Bremen start in January 2026
In 2026, ZMT will celebrate its 35th anniversary – a milestone that honours the institute's long tradition and commitment to the protection of tropical coastal regions. To mark the start of the anniversary year, a public lecture series starts at...





















