In Focus
Marine heatwaves: Rising ocean temperatures reduce the natural carbon storage capacity of seagrass meadows
A new study published in Communications Earth & Environment with contributionsby researchers from the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) shows that higher seawater temperatures could significantly reduce the long-term ability of...
Major milestone for ZMT’s new building: long-term leasehold agreement signed
The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) has reached another important milestone on the path to its new building in Bremen: The long-term leasehold agreement for the property on Otto-Hahn-Allee has been signed. This establishes a...
ZMT celebrates 35 years of tropical coastal research – series of talks at the Haus der Wissenschaft in Bremen
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...





















