Sustainable Oceans

  • The secret life of biofouling

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    Set of mussels underwater.

    Essential food provider, climate regulator, huge genome database: The “beard” on our boat hulls leads a fascinating second life. At the very least. High time for a closer look at the useful side of marine organisms!The development of antifouling methods has a long history. Man versus beast is an age-old contest during which both sides

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  • Sailors for ocean science

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    Marine wildlife

    This is a call for the sailors among us, current and future ones. Imagine this: Next time you sail with your ship, be that a beloved single-handed nutshell or a comfort-loaded bigger one, with friends or family: Without bigger extra effort you’ll make an essential contribute to saving our planet, too. No additional costs involved.

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  • Smart cruising in marine reserves: The Wadden Sea

    Wadden Sea Map

    Sustainable sailing includes smart navigation, such as the capacity to simply stay clear of Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSA) with your boat wherever such areas are indicated on a nautical chart. The famous and beloved Wadden Sea, on the UNESCO World Heritage list since2009, is an example of an equally beautiful as vulnerable marine reserve.

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