Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research
Leibnitz Zentrum für Marine Tropenforschung | |
| Type | Non-profit |
|---|---|
| Established | 1991 |
| Founder | Gotthilf Hempel |
| Affiliation | Leibniz Association |
| Budget | 13.000.000 Euro (2023) |
| President | Raimund Bleichschwitz (CEO) |
| Location | , , |
| Website | zmt-bremen.de |
The Leibniz-Zentrum für Marine Tropenforschung (ZMT) (Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research) in Bremen is a German institute for research and developments for tropical and subtropical coastal areas and ecosystems.
ZMT is the only scientific institute in Germany that exclusively investigates this ecosystems and their significance for nature and humans in an interdisciplinary approach. The mission of ZMT is to provide a scientific basis for the protection and sustainable use of tropical coastal ecosystems by conducting research, capacity development and consulting activities in close cooperation with national and international partners in the tropics.
The centre was founded as research institute affiliated with the University of Bremen in 1991. It is a participating member of MARUM. Since 2009 ZMT is an independent research institute and member of the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Scientific Community. ZMT is also a member of the Deutsche Allianz für Meeresforschung (German Alliance for Marine Research). ZMT houses an scientific diving centre and laboratories such as the Marine Experimental Ecology Facility (MAREE).