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Research in short: Methods to characterize mangrove forests
The Panama Bight eco-region along the Pacific coast of Central and South America is considered to have one of the best-preserved mangrove ecosystems in the American continent with exceptionally tall mangroves. In a study published in Frontiers in...
Together for the future: Working with diverse stakeholders to conserve and restore seagrass in Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a worldwide biodiversity hotspot for seagrass and healthy seagrass habitats play a vital role in the livelihood of the local society. In 2019, the ZMT launched the ROOTSEA project on the island, where local communities partnered with...
Climate change impacts in the South Atlantic: Research vessel SONNE starts expedition to the Benguela Upwelling System
On 20 August, the German research vessel SONNE sets off from Emden on the two-month expedition “SO285” towards South Africa and Namibia. Off the coasts of the two countries lies the Benguela Upwelling System, one of the most productive and...
CORONAVIRUS: Preventive measures taken by ZMT
It is the task of all of us to contain infection routes and prevent new infections. The coughing-sneezing etiquette and frequent, thorough hand-washing are two essential principles of conduct. Keeping physical distance, maintaining hygenie and...
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