News All press releases and news from the DAM Topics All Topics Biodiversity Climate Change Management Pollution Research Structure Usage DAM news only Microplastic pollution in the Northeast Atlantic First long-term record from deep water layers of the open ocean Recovered by Robo Ray The extremely nimble submersible robot uses a flexible sensor skin to detect lost and unexploded munitions in places that were formerly almost unreachable for all but the most expert divers Microplastics in the Indian Ocean Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon validate and apply a newly developed analysis method for plastic particles and fibers International Coral Reef Symposium in Bremen in July 2022 In July 2022, the university will host the International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS). Micro- and nanoplastic from the atmosphere is polluting the ocean In a new study, an international team of researchers investigates the atmosphere as a relevant source of plastic pollution in our planet’s waters IOW researcher Maren Voß will be the first Björn Carlson Baltic Sea Prize laureate Maren Voß is being honoured for her groundbreaking research on the importance of nitrogen in marine cycles and particularly its role in the overfertilisation of the Baltic Sea. Microplastics – Conducting research and raising social awareness The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon creates a new digital platform about microplastic pollution for both interested readers and scientists Protecting biodiversity: creating dark infrastructure An international research team with the participation of IGB advocates the worldwide development of a dark infrastructure. How does light pollution affect mussels around the world? This year’s GAME experiments focus on important filter feeders along our coasts The global “plastic flood” reaches the Arctic A new AWI-led study shows: there is now a concerning degree of plastic pollution in the Arctic Ocean Microplastics in the ocean: Full extent still not foreseeable Urgent: Measures to reduce inputs Industrial sedimentation in the North Sea New Hereon study shows: The law of nature reveals their effect, with a major time delay though CONMAR tackles ammunition recovery GEOMAR coordinates new joint project of the German Marine Research Alliance The “Plastification” of the Ocean WWF releases study on the effects of plastic pollution on marine species and ecosystems PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF THE OCEANS Second research mission of the German Marine Research Alliance investigates impacts of use and pollution of different marine regions Previous 1 2 3 4 5 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.