Baltic Sea algea habitats - mapping German EEZ Reefs and insights from AL652

durch Anne Hennke

Mittwoch 17.06.2026, 13:15 → 14:30 Europe/Berlin

5-1.213 - PAZIFIK / PACIFIC- Rechte Seite - Großer, unterteilbarer Konferenzraum (GEOMAR - Standort Ostufer / GEOMAR - East Shore)

Abstract
The BfN-funded project “ROVKA – Reefs of the Baltic Sea: Occurrence and Climate Protection Performance of Fucus and Saccharina in the German EEZ” aims to assess the blue carbon potential of these two key macroalgal species and to determine their spatial distribution in the Baltic Sea. The project is designed for a six-year duration and includes biannual research cruises conducted in May and late October. This sampling strategy enables the analysis of seasonal dynamics as well as interannual variability in macroalgal abundance and distribution.
A combination of hydroacoustic and optical methods is employed, including ship-based and AUV-based mapping as well as ROV-supported exploration. These datasets are complemented by biological sampling, current measurements, water column properties, and sediment cores to provide an integrated understanding of algal distribution, habitat characteristics, and transport processes.
Following the completion of the second research expedition, this presentation will introduce the project framework and provide first insights into the collected data, preliminary data products, and initial observations from the field campaigns.

Meeting-Link
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