Tropical coastal ecosystems are highly productive habitats with high ecological and economic importance. The ZMT is dedicated to these ecosystems, and the understanding of the influences which alter and threaten them. Through its activities in research, training and consulting, the ZMT aims to contribute toward their protection and sustainable use.
News
Sino-German Summer School at ZMT
40 young marine scientists from China and Germany will be discussing the impact of climate change on the oceans during the 6th Sino-German Summer School, which will be held at the ZMT from 2nd to 6th of August. more ...
On the track of the cholera causative agent
In the Sundarbans wetlands, a group of scientists from the ZMT is investigating the environmental factors that facilitate the spreading of the cholera. more ...
Media
Experts from ZMT at a TV talkshow (ZDF)
In July the ZDF broadcasted a talkshow about coral reefs featuring reef experts Sebastian Ferse and Yvonne Sawall (20th of July 2010, 22:45). To the broadcast: more ...
The ZMT is a member of the Leibniz Association (WGL) and the German Marine Research Consortium (KDM).
