DAM is establishing 2024 the "Meere Online" information portal with up-to-date and fact-based information on socially relevant marine topics. The focus is on the sustainable use of coasts, seas, and oceans. The plan is to provide scientific, journalistic information with clear visualisations that present scientific facts in a way that is easy to understand. An AI-supported search will make it easier to access the findings of German marine research.
The sustainable use of our natural resources, of which the coasts, seas and oceans as the largest habitat on earth are an essential part, is a social challenge and a question for the future of humankind. The climate and environmental crisis affects everyone. Which paths lead to greater sustainability is not just a question for science and politics but for society. Citizens must be able to help shape transformative processes. The prerequisite for this is that everyone understands what they are talking about. To support this dialogue with society, the information portal "Meere Online" comes in as an entry point for everyone who wants to have a say and make decisions on the subject of oceans and climate, natural services and sustainability goals.
“Meere Online” highlights the interconnectedness of ocean systems and interactions with humans. As a result, the portal addresses the sustainable use of the oceans. Therefore, the information-portal places the topic of the oceans in a broad social context. Thus, the information-portal places the matter of the oceans in a broad social context. The user receives information on how the diverse, primarily land-based forms of use influence the oceans and what ecosystem services they provide for life on Earth.
“Meere Online" works closely with the institutions of German marine research and forms a central portal for transferring DAM research missions. The project is funded by the northern German states of Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein.
- Name of organisation
- Deutsche Allianz Meeresforschung
- Type of organisation
- Non-governmental organisation
- Type of action proposed
- Education and training
- The action contributes to the following objective or enabler
- Ocean and waters knowledge systemPublic mobilisation and engagement
- Start date of the action
- End date of the action
- Budget allocated for the action
- 1029000
- Basin coverage
- Cross-basin
- Website link
- kontakt@allianz-meeresforschung.de
- Country
- Germany