Programs
Summer School EXC2 >
The collaboration between the Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha (NMU) and the Carl-von-Ossietzky University in Oldenburg (UOL) is expanding through an EXC2 funded marine sciences exchange program.
In 2026 we will have a SUMMER SCHOOL – apply until 15th Feb.
German/ Southafrican Exchange EXC2 >
The existing collaboration between the Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha (NMU) and the Carl-von-Ossietzky University in Oldenburg (UOL) has over the last five years been extended to a close collaboration between the marine sciences at both locations. This has been directly facilitated through the Institute for Coastal and Marine Research (CMR) and the Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity at the University of Oldenburg (HIFMB).
Third-party Funded Projects
ACT NOW >
Advancing understanding of Cumulative Impacts on European marine biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services for human wellbeing
AGELESS >
Leveraging long-term planktonic diversity data to develop a framework to assess and protect biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction
BIO-AGORA >
Connecting biodiversity knowledge and decision-making
B-USEFUL >
European infrastructure for monitoring, data collection and ecosystem-based science advice
CORDAP >
Developing tools for coral population management in Belize
CREATE2 >
Concepts for Reducing the Effects of Anthropogenic pressures and uses on marine Ecosystems and on Biodiversity
SciCAO >
Strengthening the scientific knowledge base of the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement
SeaMe>
Enhancing biodiversity monitoring by employing non-invasive, low-emission techniques
SOMWAT (MeerWissen) >
Assessment of the role of seagrass meadows for reducing watershed pollution
PhagoPhoRe >
The interplay of symbiont nutrient release and host phagosome maturation in photosymbiosis regulation
Value of Information >
Combining economics and marine ecology to study how information influences sustainability and conservation decisions