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New ZMT study: The role of biodiversity in the resilience of mangrove forests
Mangrove forests protect tropical coasts from storms. They store large amounts of carbon and are valuable habitats for plants and animals – for example, as nurseries and habitat for fish and crabs. For local people, they provide wood and plant...
Discover and protect coral reefs: Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) launches educational escape game to solve puzzles and problems
A new escape game from the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) in Bremen combines science and interactive gameplay. “Mila and the Secret of the Reef” invites players aged 16 and over to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of...
Time for orientation: Insights into marine research during a Voluntary Ecological Year
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Nach dem Abitur stand für Hanna Brandes aus Bremen vor allem eine Frage im Raum: Wie geht es weiter? Studieren – und wenn ja, was? Oder zunächst praktische Erfahrungen sammeln? Die 18-Jährige...
ZMT celebrates 35 years of tropical coastal research – series of talks at the Haus der Wissenschaft in Bremen start in January 2026
In 2026, ZMT will celebrate its 35th anniversary – a milestone that honours the institute's long tradition and commitment to the protection of tropical coastal regions. To mark the start of the anniversary year, a public lecture series starts at...
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