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Expedition blogs

Our Caribbean researchers have an extensive knowledge of the Caribbean area, the Islands and the underwater nature. Expeditions to this area are often carried out in cooperation with other tropical institutes. Both nationally and internationally. Their experience are expressed in blogs.

Sinkhole expedition Saba Bank

Sinkhole expedition Saba Bank

DEC 2019 | Experts hope to gain more knowledge about the sinkholes and the recently discovered hundreds of calcium carbonate algae (CCA) pillars.

Curacao mapping

Curacao mapping

AUG 2019 | Scientists from NIOZ, MARUM and ZMT are heading to Curacao to gather data on the modern and fossil reefs surrounding the island.

Sargassum cruise PE-455

Sargassum cruise PE-455

AUG 2019 | Species of Sargassum have begun forming unprecedented accumulations and subsequent strandings on the Caribbean coastlines.