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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...
Shaping the future of coral reefs: ZMT researchers share their key takeaways from ICRS 2026
Coral reefs are facing unprecedented challenges, making international scientific exchange more important than ever. In July, more than 2,000 researchers, conservation practitioners, and policymakers gathered in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, for...
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...
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