Hildegard Westphal

GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel provides marine science research and development services. It operates as a marine science institution that investigates the chemical, physical, biological, and geological processes in the oceans, as well as their interactions with the seafloor and the atmosphere. Its research divisions encompass ocean circulation and climate dynamics, ocean floor dynamics, marine biogeochemistry, and marine ecology. Its focus areas include educational projects and support, university partnerships, newsletter subscription, and research exhibitions. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Kiel, Germany.