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Albert II of Monaco visits the University of Bremen

Jul 4, 2022
Florence Schubotz from MARUM (right) shows Prince Albert a black smoker from the ocean floor. Photo: MARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen; V. Diekamp
Florence Schubotz from MARUM (right) shows Prince Albert a black smoker from the ocean floor. Photo: MARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen; V. Diekamp

In conjunction with the International Coral Reef Symposium, Prince Albert II of Monaco visited the University of Bremen to learn about its focus on marine research, which is coordinated by MARUM –  Center for Marine Environmental Sciences.

The University of Bremen is the largest academic site for marine research in Germany, encompassing a wide range of disciplines and cooperating closely with numerous partner institutions in the region. During his tour, researchers at the university gave Prince Albert a representative overview of their work. The scientists study cold-water corals, for example, an especially fragile ecosystem of the deep sea, as well as hydrothermal and cold seeps, those unique oases of life found on the seafloor thousands of meters below the surface.

In addition to studies of biodiversity and the background aspects of climate change and climate archives at the University of Bremen, future efforts will be directed toward developing methods to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. To this end, biological as well as geoscientific methods are being explored within the framework of the German Marine Alliance.

After the visit, Prince Albert II, who is dedicated to the conservation of the oceans and sustainability, was impressed by the professional scope of the research content as well as the infrastructure at the University of Bremen. The University of Bremen, and MARUM in particular, exemplify how research on environmental protection and increased sustainability can be successful.

According to Bremen’s mayor Andreas Bovenschulte, who accompanied the prince during his visit in Bremen, the work at MARUM and the University of Bremen illustrates the importance of marine research here. “There is no hesitation here in addressing difficult issues and implementing the results.”

 

 

Thomas Felis (right) explains to Prince Albert why corals are of great importance as climate archives.
Thomas Felis (right) explains to Prince Albert why corals are of great importance as climate archives.
MARUM Director Michael Schulz introduces Albert II to marine research in Bremen. Photos: MARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen; V. Diekamp
MARUM Director Michael Schulz introduces Albert II to marine research in Bremen. Photos: MARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen; V. Diekamp