News All press releases and news from the DAM Topics All Topics Biodiversity Climate Change Management Pollution Research Structure Usage DAM news only Can they fix it? New mathematical model shows: Heterotrophic bacteria account for around 10% of global marine nitrogen fixation Using a mathematical model, an international team of researchers has been able to show that heterotrophic bacteria inside sinking particles can fix nitrogen in nearly every part of the global ocean. Urban environments promote adaptation to multiple stressors Study investigates the response of aquatic species to environmental stress factors Algae may speed up Greenland ice melt The tiny ice inhabitants darken the glacier surface and can thus accelerate its melting Choosing climate protection means protecting the oceans DAM statement on the 2025 federal election Microbes from Extreme Environments as Key to Innovations Research Project XTREAM Investigates the Industrial Potential of Extremophilic Microorganisms Amazonian Mangrove Forests Provide Nutrients for the Ocean New study highlights the role of mangrove systems in global biogeochemical cycles Global Biodiversity Goals: Researchers Call for Systematic Conservation Planning A recent study by the EU's Horizon Europe project MarinePlan emphasises that systematic conservation planning can stop the loss of biodiversity. ShrimpWiz Digitalization of land-based shrimp farming: focus on animal welfare throughout production Sea More Species? Genetic Differences Discovered in Blue Whale Populations Blue whales in the North Pacific and North Atlantic may represent different subspecies Research on the adaptation of cod to environmental stress New Emmy Noether Group at GEOMAR investigates oxygen transport in fish Are particle emissions from offshore wind farms harmful for blue mussels? In a laboratory experiment, research team investigates the potential effects of particle emissions Phase II for DAM research mission sustainMare The mission on the “Protection and sustainable use of marine areas” is the second DAM research mission to be extended. Not too warm and not too cold – Finding the Goldilocks Zone of the Great Barrier Reef The environmental conditions that allowed the Great Barrier Reef to grow to its current size have been a scientific puzzle. Neither Desolate nor Empty: Deep-sea Floor Teems with Life New overview study shows diversity of habitats and organisms in the Arctic deep sea Of Tiny Organisms and their Giant Impact on the Ocean Susanne Neuer Receives Prof. Dr Petersen Foundation Excellence Professorship Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … 13 Next Share this page Newsletter Always up to date with the DAM newsletter. (German only) Subscribe Our Sponsors The federal government and the governments of the five northern German states support the current development and sponsor the DAM.