IOW

The Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) is a leading research institution dedicated to interdisciplinary marine sciences, particularly focusing on coastal and marginal seas. Established to enhance the understanding of the Baltic Sea ecosystem, IOW operates through five distinct departments: Physical Oceanography, Marine Chemistry, Biological Marine Science, Marine Geosciences, and Marine Observation. The institute is guided by its ten-year research program, Perspectives of Coastal Seas, which emphasizes three main interdisciplinary areas of study.

IOW engages in numerous international fundamental research projects, including the Shore To Basin (S2B) project, which investigates coastal ecosystems. The institute also offers a variety of educational resources, such as teaching materials on marine pollution, available for educators. In addition to ongoing research and monitoring projects, IOW regularly publishes scientific findings and participates in events that promote marine research and collaboration. Through its commitment to understanding and preserving marine environments, IOW plays a vital role in advancing marine science knowledge.