REMARCO - Interreg North Sea Project

? Science goes Public – Knowledge meets curiosity! ? Last night at Schnoor Destille, Bremen, Dr. Matthias Brenner from the Alfred Wegener Institute gave a captivating talk on munitions waste in the North and Baltic Seas. ???? A full house, an engaged audience, and a lively discussion afterward – a great success in making science accessible! ????? We’ll gladly be back. Thanks to everyone who joined! ?? #REMARCO #ScienceGoesPublic #KnowledgeConnects #NorthSea #BalticSea #AWI #Bremen #ScienceForEveryone Interreg North Sea Programme

???? Science Goes Public! ???? Am 6.03. um 20:30 Uhr laden wir euch in die Schnoor Destille in Bremen ein! ???? Taucht mit uns in die faszinierende (und brisante) Welt von Wracks, Minen und Granaten – Kriegsaltlasten in Nord- und Ostsee ein. ??? Welche Gefahren schlummern auf dem Meeresgrund? Und was bedeutet das für unsere Umwelt? Kommt vorbei, sichert euch ein Getr?nk und erfahrt mehr über dieses spannende Thema! Wir freuen uns auf euch! ?? Wann? 6.03.2025, 20:30 Uhr ?? Wo? Schnoor Destille, Bremen #REMARCO #ScienceGoesPublic #Meeresforschung #WracksUndMinen #Nordsee #Ostsee #BremenEvents #WissenschaftErleben https://lnkd.in/e-MT_iUW

?? Engaging discussions on the legacy of munitions at sea! ???? On January 17, 2025, REMARCO was invited to the German Embassy in Brussels for the dialogue event "Munition Legacies at Sea and the European Perspective." A lively panel discussion with policymakers and experts—including Tobias Goldschmidt, Sebastian Unger, Dr. Rüdiger Strempel, Tobias Troll, and Christos Economou—explored the history of dumped munitions, recent research findings, and remediation strategies. An insightful evening highlighting the urgency of tackling this environmental challenge! ??? #REMARCO #MarineConservation #OceanLegacy #PolicyDialogue #brussels ?? For more information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eZ3rdXhD Interreg North Sea Programme

???? REMARCO at Arctic Frontiers 2025! ???? In January, we joined #ArcticFrontiers2025 in Troms? to discuss the environmental impacts of war on fragile marine ecosystems. ???? Our team presented research on TNT contamination in marine organisms and the biological effects of WWII munitions on fish & mussels. ???? A highlight? A guided excursion to the salvage site of the battleship Tirpitz, exploring its history & lasting ecological impact. ??Big thanks to @UiT! ?? Together, we work towards a cleaner, safer ocean. ?? #REMARCO #MarineScience #EnvironmentalImpact #WWWrecks #OceanConservation #ScienceForTheSea ?? For more information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/egy_x6U4 Interreg North Sea Programme

???? In February 2023, American journalist Stav Dimitropoulos joined a North Sea Wrecks expedition aboard RV Heincke to explore the impact of fishing activities around wrecks in the North Sea. Now, her article is published, shedding light on this important topic! ?? Read more about her insights and our research! #MarineScience #NorthSeaWrecks #OceanResearch #RVHeincke https://lnkd.in/e4vRWfG2

?? Interested in how a research project like #REMARCO works? Check out the latest research update on our website. A big thank you to the VLIZ - Flanders Marine Institute for these valuable insights! To stay up to date with the latest news and updates, follow us on social media and regularly check our website. #REMARCO #Research #NorthSea Interreg North Sea Programme

???? HELCOM - Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission releases new report on Baltic Sea munitions The thematic assessment "Hazardous Submerged Objects in the Baltic Sea" addresses the issue of submerged munitions and hazardous objects in the #BalticSea, originating from both World Wars. These submerged objects pose a significant threat to human health, the marine environment, and various maritime activities. The HELCOM - Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission has been working since 1974 to protect the #BalticSea from pollution, and since 1993, it has also been addressing the issue of submerged munitions in the #BalticSea. Colleagues from #REMARCO from the Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung and the Universit?tsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein have also contributed as authors of the document. They conduct biological and ecological studies in both the #BalticSea and the #NorthSea. Their research enhances the understanding of pollution caused by legacy munitions in both seas, providing crucial insights for managing these hazards. For more detailed information, please refer to the full document ???? #REMARCO #Munition #Remediation #BalticSea #NorthSea Interreg North Sea Programme

#GEOMAR thank you for having us! ???????? On Monday, 24th of June, 2024, #REMARCO joined the “Information Day on the Start of Systematic Clearance of Munition Contaminants in the Baltic Sea” at #GEOMAR in Kiel, Germany ?? The event was very informative, featuring exciting presentations from the Ministry for Energy, Agriculture, Environment and Nature of Schleswig-Holstein, the Federal Police, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service, the German Armed Forces, and many other experts. They explained their work, the subject matter, and the upcoming €100 million Immediate Action Program. After the official part, many participating actors presented themselves at information stands, enlightening guests about their work in munitions clearance. Three of our #REMARCO partners - #UKSH, #northio, and #SeaTerra - were also present. #REMARCO had the opportunity to engage visitors with the traveling exhibition from the predecessor project #NorthSeaWrecks from the #GermanMaritimeMuseum, showcasing our work in the North Sea. ?? Additionally, there were presentations by #REMARCO members Dr. Matthias Brenner and Dr. Edmund Maser, which were open to the public and well-attended by enthusiastic visitors who were able to ask personal questions regarding the topic during and after the talks. ?? The event was highly successful and enjoyable, hopefully bringing the issue closer to many people and achieving significant steps towards munitions clearance. ?? ? Klara Liebrecht, AWI 2024.?All rights reserved. #REMARCO #InterregNorthSea #GEOMAR #Munition #Remediation Interreg North Sea Programme north.io GmbH SeaTerra GmbH Geophysics & EOD Services Deutsches Schifffahrtsmuseum

?? Exciting News ?? #REMARCO is thrilled to join the “Information day on the start of systematic clearance of munitions contaminants in the Baltic Sea” next Monday the 24th of June, 2024 at the #GEOMAR in Kiel, Germany! ?? Our #REMARCO team will be there to highlight the munitions contamination issue in the North Sea. We’re excited to be supported by the amazing travelling exhibition from the previous North Sea Wrecks project by the #GermanMaritimeMuseum. ?? This will be the last stop for this interactive shipwreck exhibition before it becomes a permanent part of the new “Ship Realms – The Ocean and Us” exhibition at the #GermanMaritimeMuseum starting mid-July! ??? The event will feature an official segment with fascinating lectures by expert scientists, as well as the opportunity to explore the traveling exhibition and various informative booths. We are looking forward to an engaging exchange between researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, military personnel, and visitors at the #GEOMAR in Kiel! ?? #REMARCO #InterregNorthSea #GEOMAR #Munition #Remediation Interreg North Sea Programme

?? It's a worldwide issue! ?? In December, 2023 the #UNESCO organized a regional meeting, on the threats and environmental issues related to World War shipwrecks in Southeast Asia. One of our #REMARCO collegues from the #VLIZ presented results from the previous North Sea Wrecks project. ?? The presentation underscored the pressing concerns regarding the munitions still on board World War-era wrecks. These concerns were prominently featured in the final recommendations of the recent meeting. ?? For more information about the meeting check out the link to the official #UNESCO article.