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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 22/09/2026

30 years of social sciences at ZMT: The farewell symposium for PD Dr Marion Glaser brought together former and current colleagues to look back, discuss future directions in interdisciplinary marine research – and celebrate Marion. #ZMT #SocialSciences #MarineResearch

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 21/09/2026

#JobAlert: ZMT is recruiting a Scientific Managing Director to lead its strategic and scientific development. A W3 cooperative professorship with the @unibremen.bsky.social is envisaged. Apply by 30 October 2026. #ZMT

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 18/09/2026

#JobAlert: ZMT is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher – Scientific Programmer for its #TropEcS Earth System Modelling group. Full-time in Bremen, 36 months. Apply by 31 October 2026. #ZMT

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 16/09/2026

Nominate outstanding Master’s theses and doctoral dissertations on sustainability for the CAMPUS PREIS 2026/27. The prize is worth €3,000 in total. Deadline: 27 November 2026. #ZMT #CampusPreis #Sustainability

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 10/09/2026

Meet ZMT researchers at #BookAScientist on 29 September: talk with Nils Moosdorf about groundwater in a changing climate or with Maheshwaran Govender about networks, perceptions and power in coastal futures. #ZMT

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 10/09/2026

DEEP DIVE comes to Bremen on 29 September: four short films on marine ecosystems at CITY 46, followed by a talk with mangrove expert and former ZMT researcher Tobias Poprick. #ZMT #OceanConservation #Bremen

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 10/09/2026

ICYMARE participants visited ZMT to explore marine research in action: solving coral reef challenges in our escape game and touring our MAREE seawater experimental facility. #ZMT #ICYMARE #MarineResearch

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 10/09/2026

MeerEssen at Explore Science: Can algae and sea vegetables contribute to the food of the future? Explore the topic through hands-on experiments and meet our colleagues in Bremen today and tomorrow. #ZMT #MeerEssen #ExploreScience

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 25/08/2026

Rising ocean temperatures could reduce the long-term carbon storage capacity of seagrass meadows. A new study with ZMT researchers shows how warming alters dissolved organic carbon released by seagrasses: t1p.de/xx2lf #ZMT #BlueCarbon

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 25/08/2026

buten un binnen visited ZMT to film a feature about PD Dr Marion Glaser, our first female scientist and first social scientist, looking back at her early days at ZMT and 35 years of tropical coastal research: www.butenunbinnen.de/videos/zmt-f... #ZMT #CoastalResearch

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Bremer Zentrum für Tropenforschung feiert Jubiläum - buten un binnen

Seit nun 35 Jahren erforscht das ZMT bereits tropische Küstenökosysteme und ihre Bedeutung. Marion Glaser war eine der ersten, die dafür weltweit unterwegs war.

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 19/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr Sabine Weidlich on successfully defending her PhD at @unibremen.bsky.social & #ZMT! Her research at ZMT explored the opportunities and risks of ozonation in closed marine aquaculture systems and its effects on marine organisms and microbiomes.

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 19/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr Ramón Alejandro Plazas Gómez on successfully defending his PhD! At #ZMT and @unibremen.bsky.social, he explored how wastewater pollution reshapes reef fish communities and why some species persist under pollution. #ZMT

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 05/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr Tsiaranto Fanoro on successfully defending her PhD at @unibremen.bsky.social. Her research on seagrass ecosystems in Madagascar provides valuable insights for coastal conservation and restoration. #ZMT #PhDDefense

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 04/08/2026

The global loss of mangrove forests has slowed significantly, but these vital ecosystems still need protection. In a Deutschlandfunk interview, Prof. Dr. Martin Zimmer explains the latest findings and why conservation remains essential: www.deutschlandfunk.de/weniger-mang... (only in German) #ZMT

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Weniger Mangroven werden abgeholzt, brauchen aber weiter Schutz

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 03/08/2026

What happens to tourism wastewater on small tropical islands? Sarah Zwicker discusses its impacts on groundwater and marine ecosystems and presents local approaches to wastewater management. 8 Aug 2026, 11:00, Haus der Wissenschaft Bremen. #ZMT

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Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft @dfg.de · 29/07/2026

Gratulation👏💐 an Sara Nazari vom @leibniz-zmt.de / @uni-kiel.de und Johannes Mast vom @dlr-de.bsky.social: Für ihre originelle und vielversprechende Forschung in den #Geowissenschaften bereits vor ihrer Promotion zeichnet die DFG die beiden mit dem diesjährigen Bernd Rendel-Preis aus! sohub.io/cjva

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 28/07/2026

Looking for your next career opportunity? @leibniz-zmt.de is hiring. Explore our current vacancies and join our team: www.leibniz-zmt.de/en/vacancies... #ZMT #ScienceJobs

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 16/07/2026

An inspiring week at the Summer School "Location Matters" at the @unibremen.bsky.social. Proud that #ZMT co-hosted the event with BIPS and the Data Science Center Bremen and contributed sessions on QGIS, QField and cartography. #GIS #SummerSchool

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 22/06/2026

Heute startet die 10. KSWD: Für unseren Kollegen Philipp Gies die zentrale Konferenz zu Forschungsdaten. Gespannt ist er auf Diskussionen zu sensiblen Daten, KI, Datenkompetenz & die Zukunft von Forschungsdateninfrastrukturen in Wissenschaft & Politik. #KSWD2026 #Data4Society #Forschungsdaten #NFDI

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 17/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Theresa Schwenke on successfully defending her PhD dissertation at #ZMT. Her research highlights how Social-Ecological Network Analysis can support environmental governance and sustainability research. #ZMT #PhDDefense @unibremen.bsky.social

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 15/06/2026

Dr Beatrice Brix da Costa successfully defended her PhD at the @unibremen.bsky.social . Much of her experimental macroalgae research was conducted at #ZMT under the supervision of Andreas Kunzmann. Congratulations and all the best for the future! #ZMT #PhDDefense #SeaweedResearch #Aquaculture

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Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology @mpimarinemicrobio.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Vielen Dank, dass Ihr dabei wart beim #OpenCampus @unibremen.bsky.social! 🦠🔬 Es wurde eifrig filtriert und erklärt, wie wir an Proben der Mikroorganismen im Meer kommen und warum wir sie uns so genau anschauen. Danke auch an @leibniz-zmt.de und UBRA für die Zusammenarbeit.🤩 @thalassys.bsky.social

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 03/06/2026

ZMT welcomes its International Scientific Advisory Board ahead of today’s 35th anniversary celebration at the Übersee-Museum Bremen. The board provides strategic guidance, independent advice, and international perspectives on research and innovation. #ZMT

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 11/05/2026

How unusual is today’s ocean warming? A new DFG-funded #ZMT project studies fossil Red Sea corals from 125,000 years ago to better understand past heat stress and coral reef resilience. Read more: www.leibniz-zmt.de/en/news-at-z... Photo: H. Westphal, ZMT #Leibniz #CoralReefs #ClimateChange #DFG

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 28/04/2026

Future Day at #ZMT: Students explored marine science - from microscopy to seawater systems. New: a dry training station for scientific diving. Thanks to our lab colleagues for organizing this inspiring day. #ZMT #FutureDay #MarineResearch #ScienceEducation #ScientificDiving #STEM

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 09/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Mondane Fouqueray on her PhD at #ZMT. Her research shows how justice and power shape mangrove restoration in Colombia and Malaysia – and why social equity is key for sustainable coastal ecosystems.

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 08/04/2026

Art meets science: The team behind “Im Kanton Plankton” (at Magdeburg theatre) visited #ZMT, exchanging with Prof. Dr. @Agostino Merico and exploring plankton research hands-on – from microscopy to marine experimental facility. It was a pleasure to have you here!

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 24/03/2026

We were pleased to welcome around 20 fellows of @humboldt-foundation.de to #ZMT. As part of their 3-week introductory seminar, they visited our facilities & learned about our work on climate protection, blue food, maritime circular economy & coastal ecosystems. Thanks to @umweltstiftung.bsky.social

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 03/03/2026

Discover and protect coral reefs: #ZMT developed an escape game for students, researchers and the public. Teams solve reef-related challenges and learn how science, society and conservation work together. Read more: www.leibniz-zmt.de/en/news-at-z...

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 25/02/2026

Our colleague Rebecca Lahl, Head of the Knowledge Exchange Office, spoke with @reset.org about the potential of biodegradable plastics for our marine litter problem. #ZMT 👇👇👇👇👇

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 17/02/2026

Plankton is crucial for the climate - but marine research is expensive & often far removed from the public eye. How can we encourage greater participation? Leonie Dziomba presented her research on this topic at “Wissen um 11” at Haus der Wissenschaft in Bremen.More: leibniz-zmt.de #ZMT

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 11/02/2026

Prof. Dr. Marie Fujitani has been appointed Professor of Human Geography at the Uni Bremen. Based at ZMT, she advances sustainability transformations in tropical coastal regions, working closely with communities & policymakers on tourism, fisheries, & aquaculture. Congratulations Marie! © jan meier

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 05/02/2026

The 7th ZMT Annual Conference (ZAC) took place last week, combining poster presentations with new formats in 2026. Highlights included a Research Data Service icebreaker and the session “Failing Forward” on learning from research challenges. #ZMT #ZAC #LeibnizGemeinschaft #ScientificExchange

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 04/02/2026

Tomorrow, 5.2. at 20:30 (CET), our colleague Tim Jennerjahn will speak at Science for the Living Room (Wissenschaft fürs Wohnzimmer) about the Source-to-Sea approach to sustainable water management & why land and ocean must be considered together. Includes also a live Q&A. #ZMT #AWIs4Future

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 17/12/2025

How do corals feed? The energy suply from ingested food has been underestimated. Corals gain energy through photosynthesis and plankton. A study by Connor Love & #ZMT highlights this for reef resilience under climate change. © Marleen Stuhr & ZMT

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 26/11/2025

The new #NeNo network is committed to protecting the North Sea. ZMT doctoral student Wiebke Homes is working with partners to protect porpoises and promote healthy marine ecosystems. © Schutzstation Wattenmeer

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 17/11/2025

Last week, we introduced 12th-grade students from Kurt-Schumacher-Allee School to "research with smartphones" using current mangrove studies. Many thanks to all participants & colleagues for their great support! #ZMT #Mangroves #STEM #ScienceEducation #LeibnizCommunity #CoastalResearch

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 03/11/2025

On Tuesday, 4 Nov at 5 p.m., the Haus der Wissenschaft opens its new exhibition on Bremen’s scientific landscape. The ZMT contributes a coral reef simulation model that illustrates how small environmental changes can have major impacts on marine ecosystems. #ZMT #HausderWissenschaft #BremenScience

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 28/10/2025

ZMT’s latest newsletter dives deep – from the Swatch of No Ground in #Bangladesh to #Bremen, where we launched #TropEcS to connect tropical coastal research with global Earth System Models. Link: www.leibniz-zmt.de/en/news-at-z... Sign up to #ZMT newsletter at: dialog.leibniz-zmt.de/-optin-form/...

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 23/10/2025

#wearehiring Students can complete their mandatory internship in the Office for Knowledge Exchange (OKE) at ZMT and gain insights into how science interacts with society and policy. #ZMT #ScienceCommunication #Internship #KnowledgeExchange #MarineResearch

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 21/10/2025

At this year’s Windsurf World Cup on #Sylt, our colleague Wiebke Homes joined the LEBENSWERT Sustainability Tent to raise awareness for harbour porpoise protection. Visitors explored #ZMT’s VR coral reef game & tested new eDNA tools from the #CREATE project. @leibniz-gemeinschaft.de #ZMT

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 17/10/2025

According to current Stanford- #Elsevier database, several researchers at #ZMT are among the top 2% most cited scientists worldwide. Ioannidis, J.P.A., 2025. August 2025 data-update for “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators.” Elsevier. DOI: 10.17632/btchxktzyw.

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 09/10/2025

Estradivari from #ZMT published a Nature commentary on #MPAs. 90 % allow fishing; 1/3 even destructive. UN High Seas Treaty 2026 is a chance for real protection. Fishing must follow standards that safeguard biodiversity. © Imaniar Pratiwi/PADMI Foundation #MPAs #OceanProtection #ZMT

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 07/10/2025

Our colleague Moise Leance Sagbohan presented ZMT’s research on climate change and biodiversity at a workshop in Brazil, focusing on Amazonian countries’ vulnerability and readiness. The event led to a collaborative open letter to #COP30. Thanks to all involved! #ZMT

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 06/10/2025

The 5th anniversary of the Climate Festival in Neue Vahr was a great opportunity to connect with the local community. Our colleague Achim Meyer represented Hashtag#ZMT and met Kathrin Moosdorf, Die Senatorin für Umwelt, Klima und Wissenschaft, who gave a welcoming speech. #ZMT #ClimateAction

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 25/09/2025

Day 2 @ #TropEcS-Symposium – Coupling Components: How to link ocean, atmosphere, land, ecosystems & biogeochemistry in Earth system models? Talks on coastal dynamics, land-sea fluxes, biosphere interactions & food webs showed the need for connected modelling. #TropEcS2025 #ZMT

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 24/09/2025

The #TropEcS Symposium brings together 100+ experts, early career researchers & partners from Germany and the tropics to explore how to better integrate tropical coasts into Earth system models - key for climate insights & policy. More: zac.leibniz-zmt.de/tropecs/ #ZMT #TropEcS

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 22/09/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Lucy Atieno on her PhD defense at ZMT! Her work on tourism, gender & climate change on Kenya’s coast highlights why local and gendered voices must guide just, sustainable coastal futures. Wishing her all the best! #ZMT #PhDDefense #MarineScience #CoastalTourism

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) @leibniz-zmt.de · 22/09/2025

Twelve participants train at ZMT’s Scientific Diving Course, learning scientific diving skills. Trainee Konrad: „Rather take your time, before rushing into it. Be quick, but don’t hurry. “ Graduates are certified as “German Scientific Diver” and “European Scientific Diver.” #ZMT #ScientificDiving

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