Field of Work
Environmental Impact Assessment in the coastal region
Benthos-ecological research
Non-indigenous species (NIS, neobiota)
Shipworm research (Teredo navalis)
Antifouling, algae cultivation
Tropical marine ecology
Environmental education and presentations, TV
MSFD
Marine Strategy Framework Directive
Contracts by State and Federal Agencies
Representation at regional and EU conferences
MSFD text and digital reporting
Indicator development
HELCOM, OSPAR & JRC
shipworms
Since 1993 the bivalve "Teredo navalis" has re-invaded the Baltic Sea from Copenhagen to Rügen. Damages to wooden installations, ships and underwater heritage sites are running up to hundreds of
millions of Euros, and no end is in sight. The warm summers lately even increased shipworm propagation. The wood-eating gribble Limnoria lignorum has also been sighted in growing numbers in
the Western Baltic.
ROV
A "remotely operated vehicle" is a small tethered submarine, that substitutes or complements laborious research diver operations. It can provide optical inspections (video and photographic documentation) of benthic communities, piers, shipwrecks, etc.. Sensor data coverage, water and sediment sampling is also feasible.
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