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Marine carbon storage

Marine carbon storage refers to the long-term sequestration of CO₂ in marine systems. The ocean can naturally reduce the greenhouse effect by absorbing CO₂ through processes such as photosynthesis by algae and...

Marine Management

Marine management involves the coordinated and sustainable use of the oceans, taking ecological, economic and social factors into account. It encompasses international, European and national regulations based on the...

Marine pollutants

Marine pollutants are substances of a chemical, biological or physical nature that are introduced by humans, endangering the marine ecosystem. Examples include toxic chemicals, microplastics, oil and wastewater. These...

Marine pollution

Marine pollution refers to the contamination of the oceans by plastic waste, chemical pollutants, and excess nutrients. This pollution endangers marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. Ocean currents spread...

Marine protected areas in Germany

In Germany, marine protected areas cover around 45 per cent of the North Sea and Baltic Sea. These areas include national parks, nature reserves and Natura 2000 sites. They are intended to protect species such as the...

Marine Protection

Marine protection involves taking measures to conserve and sustainably use marine ecosystems. Key instruments include marine protected areas, in which human activities are regulated or prohibited. Currently, however,...

Marine Research

Marine research, also known as oceanography, is the study of the coasts and oceans. Since more than 70 per cent of the Earth's surface is covered by water, the oceans exert a huge influence on the climate and life on...

Marine resources

Marine resources are all the natural resources found in oceans that can be used by humans. These resources include both living and non-living components of the marine ecosystem. This includes fish and other marine...

Microplastics

Microplastics are tiny particles of plastic measuring less than five millimetres in size. They are formed when larger pieces of plastic decompose in the ocean, or they come from cosmetics, clothing, and tyre abrasion....

Mussel bed

Mussel beds are accumulations of mussels lying close together on the seabed, forming stable structures. They filter large quantities of water, thereby improving its quality and providing a habitat for many marine...

Topics at a Glance

Biodiversity

Climate Change

Ocean Use

Pollution

Management

Research