NETWORK

Network partners

For the successful implementation of the UN Decade of the Oceans in Germany, the ODK would like to invite institutions and organizations that are actively engaged in the exploration, sustainable use and protection of the ocean to network. Together, effective activities are to be planned and implemented.

The committee supports networking through events, information on national and international activities and the visualization of the relevant activities of the network partners.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at kontaktstelle@ozeandekade.de

Network partners

Research

Institutions contributing to ocean research in Germany

Society

Organizations that promote sustainable ocean stewardship in a variety of ways

Economy

Companies committed to the protection of the ocean and the sustainable use of marine resources

Overarching

Network partners operating in several areas

Research

University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Institute for Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research

The Institute for Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research (ITAW) at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover conducts research on the biology and health of marine animals, especially the influences of human activities on marine mammals. ITAW also develops educational materials for schools and facilitates contacts for the UN Decade of Oceans through its global research.

Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH

The Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) in Bremen conducts research on tropical coastal ecosystems with a focus on conservation and sustainable use of tropical coastal ecosystems. Research, capacity development and advisory services of the ZMT contribute to the goals of the UN Decade of Oceans, in particular through equal cooperation with partners from the tropics.

Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity (HIFMB)

The HIFMB was founded by the Alfred Wegener Institute, the Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research and the University of Oldenburg to develop the scientific basis for marine conservation and marine ecosystem management. The focus is on analyzing the functional role of biodiversity.

German Marine Research Consortium (KDM)

KDM was founded in 2004 as an association of marine research institutions in Germany. Since 2018, the association has focused on the bottom-up strategic capability of the marine research community as well as networking in the broader international community.

MARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences at the University of Bremen

MARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences at the University of Bremen researches the role of the ocean and the ocean floor in responsibility to society and in the spirit of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. MARUM contributes to building a bridge between research and the associated benefits for all.

CEN, University of Hamburg

The Center for Earth System Research and Sustainability (CEN) at the University of Hamburg conducts research on climate and geo-resources and is a member of KlimaCampus Hamburg. It links natural and social sciences in research, teaching and the promotion of young scientists.

Society

Anja Witt

Anja Witt is a studied oceanographer and visual artist. With her artistic works, which are located in the field of abstract painting, she makes the processes in the sea experienceable in an associative and emotional way.

Arved Fuchs Expeditions

Arved Fuchs' high-profile expeditions to polar waters draw the attention of people from all walks of life to the issues of the ocean and climate change. The expedition ship also serves as a "ship of opportunity" for collecting measurement data. Through "citizen science" activities, a broad public is created.

ARTPORT_making waves

ARTPORT_making waves is an international curatorial collective that raises awareness about the causes, consequences and possible solutions of climate change through exhibitions and educational programs, among others. In 2019, ARTPORT_making waves initiated the interdisciplinary program WE ARE OCEAN, which will accompany the ocean decade until 2030.

Beach Cleaner

Beach Cleaner works to protect the oceans by raising awareness about plastic use and pollution. The association offers the "Kids for the Ocean" book and education program for schools, children and families, conducts litter clean-up activities, offers tips for healthy, plastic-free living and supports companies in implementing sustainability principles.

Aurelia e.V.

Aurelia e.V. has been promoting education in the field of sustainable development since 2010 and carries the mission of the Ocean Decade into school education, extracurricular learning venues and adult education. The association creates didactic programs and offers guided workshops, event and excursions within its Europe-wide partner network.

Better Oceans

Better Oceans is a platform for all topics related to marine conservation. It connects organizations and actors with each other and with the interested public. A database provides information about the organizations and search criteria can be used to find partners for specific topics. Better Oceans works with some of the world's best photographers, filmmakers and authors.

CINEMARE International Marine Film Festival Kiel

CINEMARE brings marine conservation to the big screen, combining art and science communication. It is Northern Europe's only multi-day ocean film festival. CINEMARE and the IOFF International Ocean Film Festival San Francisco are partner festivals whose joint online festival "Two Festivals One Ocean" has reached audiences in 20 countries.

The Dolphin's Voice e.V.

The Dolphin's Voice brings the importance of the ocean closer to people who live far from the sea and makes global connections understandable through visualization. The association educates people about marine life and informs them about the consequences of human actions. Through contacts with teachers, lectures and projects for schools and daycare centers are offered.

Foraminifera.eu

The web-based information platform "Foraminifera.eu" aims to use a crowd-sourcing approach to strengthen knowledge about foraminifera and contribute to their protection. The unicellular marine organisms are a central component of life in the water column and on the seafloor.

The HanseStiftung

One of the HanseStiftung's purposes is environmental protection, especially marine and water protection. The Hanseatic idea of shipping and living with the sea can also be important for future generations. Through thematic events, The HanseStiftung can contribute to the Ocean Decade.

Institute for Art and Innovation e.V.

The Institute for Art and Innovation (IFAI) combines art, science and innovation to develop creative solutions for social challenges. With projects such as the Ocean Future Lab and the Ocean Future School Lab, IFAI promotes visions for sustainable futures and is actively involved in the UN Ocean Decade.

Global Ocean Trust

Global Ocean Trust is an international initiative for the protection of the ocean, especially the high seas. Among other things, Global Ocean Trust advocates for innovative financing approaches for sustainable ocean solutions.

Interchange

Interchange is a non-profit organization that provides the public with understandable and accessible information about the oceans and their connection to climate change. Through citizen science, network building and educational work, we bring ocean knowledge to adult education and stay at the cutting edge of research through close partnerships.

Making Oceans Plastic Free e.V.

Making Oceans Plastic Free e.V. aims to reduce plastic waste in the world's oceans. The team of experts for behavioral change wants to create awareness for the problem and achieve a change in the use of plastic through educational modules, campaigns in schools and alternatives to the use of plastic. One focus of the work is in Indonesia.

Ocean Gallery

With the OCEAN GALLERY, marine photographer Julia Ochs creates a combination of art and activism. The exhibition shows the beauty and fragility of the oceans. The aim is to raise awareness of marine conservation, generate donations and bring about positive change.

Bremen Ecumenical High School

The Ökumenisches Gymnasium zu Bremen is a general education high school with a STEM focus that would like to expand the area of "ocean and climate protection." In addition to special school-wide actions (e.g. garbage collection campaigns at coastal sections), the ocean decade is to be anchored especially in the MINT curriculum of grade 7.

Blue Action Fund

The non-profit foundation Blue Action Fund promotes projects that support the establishment and effective management of marine protected areas in the Global South. The Blue Action Fund was established by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and KfW Entwicklungsbank in 2016.

German Maritime Museum Stralsund

The German Oceanographic Museum Stralsund is one of the most visited exhibition houses in Germany, successfully combining marine research and outreach to the general public. Its locations include the OZEANEUM Stralsund with scientific exhibitions and aquariums as a lively addition.

German Society for Marine Research (DGM)

The German Society for Marine Research (DGM) e.V. promotes the cooperation of marine research institutions, the specialized disciplines and contact with foreign marine research societies. The DGM supports the Ocean Decade with events, exhibitions, through the Marine Forum and the YOUMARES youth conference.

German Nautical Association of 1868 e. V. (DNV)

The German Nautical Association (DNV) promotes science and research, vocational training, environmental protection and accident prevention through events in the fields of shipping, port management and hinterland connections ("Nautical Dialog," "German Shipping Day," etc.). It is the umbrella organization of regional nautical associations and an advisor to the federal government.

EndPlasticSoup Germany

EndPlasticSoup is an initiative of Rotary clubs that aims to combat plastic pollution in the ocean worldwide. The reach of the clubs is used to bring about more awareness of the problem and a different behaviors. The social media presence is intended to actively promote productive action.

GetYourWings gGmbH

As a learning space for future shapers, we develop individual approaches to acquiring future skills. Young people experience themselves and their environment anew under the guidance of lecturers or in collaborative learning. We organize workshops at schools, in youth welfare services and further training for employees in social professions.

HabitatWater.com

LebensraumWasser informs as an online information portal about socially and politically relevant water topics. The goal is to educate as broadly as possible various groups of civil society with critical and expert contributions about water and the connections of the aquatic environment with our consumption behavior.

Team Malizia

Team Malizia is a professional sailing team that launched the Climate and Ocean Campaign "A Race We Must Win - Climate Action Now!" The team, led by sailor Boris Herrmann, initiates projects in the fields of education, science and innovation to raise awareness worldwide about ocean health and climate change.

Oceans21 gGmbH

Oceans21 develops projects that combine science, art and technology in immersive formats to promote knowledge and awareness in society for the preservation of the oceans. Through science-based, artistically staged, experience-oriented projects (e.g. Seaphony 2022), the understanding of the ocean is made tangible.

Plastic Bank Foundation

The Plasticbank Foundation Germany supports informal waste collectors in emerging and developing countries to avoid plastic waste in coastal regions. In cooperation with local schools and partners, awareness raising and behavioral change in the area of waste disposal and avoidance are to be promoted.

Blue Mind e.V.

Based on current scientific facts, Blue Mind e.V. communicates topics such as plastic pollution of the oceans, climate change and overfishing of the seas in an age-appropriate and practical way - from kindergarten children to teaching staff. With its "MeerMobil," the foundation also takes marine knowledge to places far from the sea.

German Hydrographic Society (DHyG)

The German Hydrographic Society (DHyG) is a professional association of hydrography, which deals with the investigation of the surface waters of the earth and the compilation of related data and information. The DHyG supports the UN Ocean Decade through events such as the Hydrographic Days, as well as publications.

German Foundation for Marine Conservation (DSM)

In cooperation with committed researchers and organizations around the globe, the German Foundation for the Protection of the Seas promotes and initiates research projects and educational and public relations work to preserve life in the oceans.

Support association Börteboat "Penguin

Support association penguin

The association supports the preservation of the Helgloänder Börteboote "Pinguin". These boats are UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The association is actively involved in marine conservation and has supported the "Can you swim to Heligoland" campaign and other campaigns by André Wirsig.

Global Ocean Trust

High Seas High School - The Sailing Classroom

High Seas High School - the sailing classroom - is an experiential sailing and school project that has been providing young people aged around 16 with life experiences through real and global learning situations for over 7 months for 30 years. We are authentic multipliers regarding the situation of the oceans and their global importance.

Livingseas Foundation

The non-profit organization Livingseas Foundation e.V., based in Karlsruhe, Germany, restores and conserves marine ecosystems and their biodiversity in Indonesia. The association works in Indonesia and elsewhere and actively promotes understanding for the conservation of these ecosystems, thereby raising awareness for a cultural heritage.

MBRC the Ocean

MBRC the Ocean supports local coastal communities: The association provides logistical support and equipment for waste collection and recycling, organizes workshops on the consequences of plastic waste in the ocean, and focuses especially on young people.

Ocean Summit

The Ocean Summit is a Kiel-based education and networking platform that aims to inspire people of all ages about the importance and protection of the oceans. Together with our partners from the fields of science, politics, business and culture, we put together a themed, analog and digital program.

Pro Ocean

Pro Ocean takes a holistic and science-based approach to protecting the oceans. The permanently employed collection teams primarily protect sensitive coastal ecosystems such as mangroves from ocean plastic. Innovative recycling solutions and the collected ocean plastic increase local value creation. Modern integrative educational programs sensitize primary school children to the oceans and their global significance.

Rüm Hart - Foundation

The Rüm-Hart Foundation wants to make it easier for schools to access marine conservation education programs. At the same time, the aim is to get pupils excited about marine conservation and motivate schools to contribute to marine conservation within their own means and to present themselves to the outside world as a "school for marine conservation".

Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC)

Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) is the world's leading non-profit whale and dolphin conservation organization. WDC advocates for whales and dolphins and the protection of their habitats through campaigns, research, field and conservation projects, and education. WDC has offices in England, Germany, the USA and Australia.

SALT WATER e.V.

SALZWASSER e.V. is committed to the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems. The focus is on project funding for blue carbon ecosystems at home and abroad. The association offers environmental education for educational institutions and organizes workshops, educational camps, film screenings, panel discussions and exhibitions.

Watt Worlds Visitor Center Norderney

The Watt Welten Visitor Center in Norderney has been raising people's awareness of the special features of the (Wadden) Sea as a natural environment for 30 years. As an interactive museum, it offers nature experiences in the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site and initiates action days on the topics of climate change, litter in the sea and education for sustainable development.

SHARKPROJECT Germany e.V.

The species protection organization SHARKPROJECT has been providing information about the importance and protection of sharks and their habitats through information, education and lobbying work since 2002 in order to achieve a change in thinking to protect our oceans and sharks in particular. In cooperation with other network partners we hope to carry out inspiring actions.

AK Biogeography University of Augsburg & Nymphenburg Schools

The Biogeography Working Group at the University of Augsburg aims to transport the goals of the UN Decade of the Oceans into schools and universities through topics such as "the importance of oceans in human cultures," "marine biodiversity," "sustainability in life with and from the sea." Films with marine ecological content for young people and students are also produced.

Economy

Bead Ltd

Bead GmbH processes plastic waste in Southeast Asia into sustainable accessories. The production takes place under the umbrella of the World Fair Trade Organization, it stands for innovation, sustainability in materials and quality craftsmanship. The high quality was awarded the SEAL OF EXCELLENCE by UNESCO.

Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd.

The Chumbe Island Coral Park (CHICOP) Ltd. has been established since 1991 on Chumbe Island south of Zanzibar/Tanzania as a private not-for-profit nature reserve. As a globally unique model project for a sustainably protected ecosystem, the park was financed entirely through ecotourism from 1998-2019.

Everwave Ltd.

Everwave is actively working to curb and prevent ocean littering. The company develops technologies that remove large amounts of litter from rivers and bodies of water and collect data on the litter. As part of its projects, Everwave actively provides education and outreach around the issue of plastic litter in the ocean.

HASYTEC Electronics AG

HASYTEC Electronics AG is a German greentech company that has developed innovative ultrasound-based technologies for the prevention of biofilms, deposits and biocorrosion in marine and industrial applications. With a focus on the blue economy, HASYTEC is committed to protecting the environment and the oceans in particular.

Mariscope marine technology

Mariscope develops and manufactures a variety of marine technology equipment, ROVs, dropcams, towing systems, etc. The work in the fields of applied oceanography, remote sensing, sustainable marine aquaculture and marine technology development is related to the goals of the Ocean Decade and serves to protect the ocean habitat.

SEETREE GmbH

SEETREE is the media production company of producer Claudia Zenkert. The company focuses on co-productions and multimedia concepts. Together with the technology innovators of mixed.world Gmbh, they have developed the mixed reality experience Ocean.Contact, an interactive ocean awareness tool that makes the ocean accessible to everyone.

SubCtech GmbH

SubCtech develops innovative solutions for climate-relevant measurements in the ocean. In addition to research vessels, racing yachts or expeditions are also equipped with CO2 measurement technology and microplastic samplers, among others. SubCtech supplies Li-Ion battery technology for sustainable, clean and resource-saving work in the ocean.

TransMarTech | Transfer Center for Maritime Technologies Schleswig-Holstein GmbH

TransMarTech | SH is an incubator for maritime innovations and technologies for interdisciplinary teams from science and business. We enable technology-driven innovations that make life at and in the sea sustainably better and offer consulting formats and trainings for this purpose, e.g. the Hack & Makeathon "Ocean Re-CREATION Challenge."

BioConsult SH

BioConsult SH has been recording marine mammals and birds in coastal, marine and ocean areas for over 25 years. With the new SPACEWHALE service, BioConsult SH counts whales and other animal species from space using satellite images and AI. This allows unexplored areas to be investigated and the designation of marine protected areas to be accelerated.

German Bank

Deutsche Bank, as one of the global players in the financial market, has developed ocean protection into a central point in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. DB is an active member of the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) and raises funds for marine research and protection worldwide through the Deutsche Bank Ocean Resilience Philanthropy Fund.

Sustainable Ocean Business Performance Center

The Sustainable Ocean Business Performance Center is a technology broker between business and science, acting as a consultant:in, mediator:in and signaling for sustainable use of the oceans and the goals of the UN Decade of Oceans. Technology expertise, appropriate testing and verification infrastructure, as well as talents and expert teams, are brokered.

Institutional Capital Forum (ICF)

The ICF is the leading event platform for impact and sustainable investments in the DACH region. The Blue Economy has been on the ICF's event agenda since 2020. The ICF uses the framework of the Ocean Decade to further establish Blue Economy investment opportunities.

Planblue GmbH

Planblue has developed the first underwater satellite that can automatically scan the seafloor in great detail. The data collected provides information on seafloor biodiversity, among other things. On interactive maps, Planblue makes the collected data accessible to policymakers, economic stakeholders and the general public.

Schottel Hydro GmbH

Schottel Hydro specializes in the development of tidal current turbines. The generation of hydrokinetic energy is an important addition to the renewable energy mix and enables sustainable use of the tidal energy available to us in the oceans.

terra.blue

With more than 30 years of experience in offshore operations, engineering, science, construction and environmental issues, Walter Kühnlein and his company Terra.Blue are committed to the fair and sustainable use of our blue planet by holistically reviewing and optimizing operational, technical and construction aspects of offshore concepts.

Future moderation! Henrik Langholf & Friends

Zukunftsmoderation! is involved in the Freiburg Water Table as a regional forum for all water issues and is developing the project "Water Innovative Region Freiburg (WiR)", which is about cross-silo networking and awareness-raising in the face of changing global and regional water realities.

BRIESE Research

With the safe management of research vessels, BRIESE Research supports science in its work to better understand and protect the oceans. Briese Research is planning several events that focus on marine research and aim to better inform the public about marine research events.

EOMAP GmbH & Co. KG

EOMAP GmbH & Co. KG is a medium-sized company with offices in Australia, USA, Indonesia and Dubai. Within the scope of innovation projects, EOMAP deals with the quantification of plastic inputs into the ocean, new sensor technologies for measuring the oceans and actively contributes to capacity building around aquatic ecosystems.

GREEN INSIGHTS

Every two weeks, GREEN INSIGHTS provides decision-makers and managers in the DACH region with compact information on key sustainability topics. The newsletter offers a variety of content, including reports, features, recommendations, tips and interviews on innovative sustainable start-ups, corporate engagement and inspiring personalities.

J*S Maritime Partners - Hamburg

Captain Stefan Bülow, shipowner, runs the Sea Experience project to actively support marine, environmental and climate research and marine technology. He supports sustainable sea and research voyages, combined with public relations for all marine issues. He is Chairman of the Marine Environment Committee at the World Shipowners' Association BIMCO.

Sea & Sun Technology

Sea & Sun Technology GmbH is a global system provider for underwater sensor technology that cooperates with numerous research institutions. Company founder Heinz Schelwat is a co-founder of the German Ocean Foundation. SST was sponsor for the Ocean Change Expedition of Arved Fuchs, among others.

OFFSHORE-WIND ENERGY Foundation

The Offshore Wind Energy Foundation is a non-partisan, supra-regional and cross-sectoral institution for the support of offshore wind energy in Germany and Europe. It is a communication platform for actors in politics, industry and research, serves the exchange of knowledge and sees itself as a provider of ideas and multiplier.

THW Kiel

Sport as a link in society and an emotional platform inspires, motivates and mobilizes. THW uses this potential to make an overarching contribution to the protection of the seas and coasts - true to its mission statement "Wir sind för de Küste".

Overarching

Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH)

The BSH conducts oceanographic surveys, wreck searches, marine surveying, produces official nautical charts, supports the development and expansion of offshore wind energy as well as the safety and monitoring of maritime shipping. The BSH represents Germany at the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC).

German Commission for UNESCO

The German Commission for UNESCO is a co-organization of the foreign cultural and educational policy of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its main areas of work are the promotion of high-quality and equal-opportunity education as well as the protection, preservation and sustainable development of the cultural and natural heritage.

Office of the UN Decade for Ecosystem Restoration

The Office of the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) addresses, among other issues, the restoration of marine ecosystems and plans events and dialogue series on this topic as part of the Decade of Oceans.

World Ocean Review

The World Ocean Reviews are published by Maribus, a non-profit limited liability company founded by Mareverlag. The aim of these reports is to raise awareness of marine science and marine conservation among a broad public through easy-to-understand written texts and free distribution as online and print versions.

Society for Maritime Technology e.V.

The GMT represents the interests of companies and research institutions in the field of marine technology to the public and political decision-makers nationwide. The GMT networks its members to initiate research and development projects. The GMT provided contributions to the Maritime Agenda 2025 and the Maritime Research Strategy, among others.

Become a Network Partner

The Ocean Decade Committee welcomes the active participation of organizations from the social, scientific, and business communities that are committed to the protection, exploration, and sustainable use of the oceans.

You can register your organization as a network partner under the following link. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at kontaktstelle@ozeandekade.de.

Ocean Decade Network

Take Action NOW

In addition to the national network, there is also the possibility of networking internationally in the "Ocean Decade Network": https://forum.oceandecade.org/

Here, too, there is the possibility to register projects and events as Activity, Action or Contribution and to have them promoted via the international network. If the registration is successful, the international logo of the UN Decade can be made available for use: https://forum.oceandecade.org/page/take-action

NETWORK

Network partners

Research

Society

Economy

Overarching

Research

Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research

German Alliance for Marine Research e.V.

ExtremeWeatherCongress

GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel

ICYMARE

KMS - Kiel Marine Science

Hamburg University of Technology

University of Paderborn, Department of Contemporary History

Helmholtz Center Hereon

German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)

Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde - IOW

University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Institute for Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research

Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH

Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity (HIFMB)

German Marine Research Consortium (KDM)

MARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences at the University of Bremen

CEN, University of Hamburg

Society

Anja Witt

Arved Fuchs Expeditions

ARTPORT_making waves

Beach Cleaner

Aurelia e.V.

Better Oceans

CINEMARE International Marine Film Festival Kiel

The Dolphin's Voice e.V.

Foraminifera.eu

The HanseStiftung

Institute for Art and Innovation e.V.

Global Ocean Trust

Interchange

Making Oceans Plastic Free e.V.

Ocean Gallery

Bremen Ecumenical High School

Blue Action Fund

German Maritime Museum Stralsund

German Society for Marine Research (DGM)

German Nautical Association of 1868 e. V. (DNV)

EndPlasticSoup Germany

GetYourWings gGmbH

HabitatWater.com

Team Malizia

Oceans21 gGmbH

Plastic Bank Foundation

Blue Mind e.V.

German Hydrographic Society (DHyG)

German Foundation for Marine Conservation (DSM)

Support association Börteboat "Penguin

Support association penguin

Global Ocean Trust

High Seas High School - The Sailing Classroom

Livingseas Foundation

MBRC the Ocean

Ocean Summit

Pro Ocean

Rüm Hart - Foundation

Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC)

SALT WATER e.V.

Watt Worlds Visitor Center Norderney

SHARKPROJECT Germany e.V.

AK Biogeography University of Augsburg & Nymphenburg Schools

Economy

Bead Ltd

Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd.

Everwave Ltd.

HASYTEC Electronics AG

Mariscope marine technology

SEETREE GmbH

SubCtech GmbH

TransMarTech | Transfer Center for Maritime Technologies Schleswig-Holstein GmbH

BioConsult SH

German Bank

Sustainable Ocean Business Performance Center