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How do corals feed? Energy supply from directly ingested food previously underestimated
Corals obtain energy in two ways: firstly, through photosynthesis by their symbiotic algae, and secondly by taking up small food particles such as plankton directly from the water. In scientific terms, this process is known as “heterotrophy.” In a...
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...
Apply now for ZMT-NAM S&T Centre Fellowship Programme 2026 - Deadline 30 January
In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre) veröffentlicht das ZMT die Ausschreibung für das seit langem etablierte Fellowship-Programm 2026.
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Taste of the ocean: a comparison of five edible seaweeds
Researchers at the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) and the University of Bremen have studied the nutritional value of five edible seaweed species, including some lesser-known algae, and examined their potential for sustainable...
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