In Focus
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...
Supported by ZMT: Young researcher from Bremerhaven wins regional competition and secures a place in the state competition of "Jugend forscht"
A remarkable success for the next generation of scientists: Vitalii Serbin from the Carl von Ossietzky School Centre impressed the jury with his research project at this year’s regional and state competitions of ‘Jugend forscht’. The development of...
Discover and protect coral reefs: Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) launches educational escape game to solve puzzles and problems
A new escape game from the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) in Bremen combines science and interactive gameplay. “Mila and the Secret of the Reef” invites players aged 16 and over to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of...
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...





















