Did you know that 30 percent of the world’s land and sea areas are to be protected by 2030? The UN World Summit on Nature (193 countries) – COP15 – recently agreed on this. Richer countries are to provide financial support to poorer ones for the next few years. A good sign – but many … Read more
The so-called Mucilage, better known as sea snot or sea salvia, is a thick, slimy substance at and below the water surface. Mucilage seas have been reported in various locations around the world, including the Adriatic Sea, the Sea of Marmara, located near Istanbul, and the Gulf of Mexico. The causes of the phenomenon are … Read more
Did you know that oceans play a crucial role in the climate system? On February 8, we had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Roland Pail from the Technical University of Munich to our meeting of the Rotaract Club of Munich. Roland Pail is a professor at the chair of astronomical and physical geodesy and gave … Read more
“Project Ocean” is an important and urgent concern for all of us. The oceans are vital for our planet and for humanity, but they are also in danger. Plastic pollution, overfishing and climate change threaten the health and balance of our oceans. But there are things we can do to help. That is because we … Read more
Hello everyone and welcome to PROJECT OCEAN! This newly founded initiative of the Rotaract Club Munich is committed to the protection of marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and stopping marine pollution. The motivations are manifold, and we will present them in more detail in the coming weeks and posts. However, one thing is clear – without healthy … Read more