Southern Ocean
Southern Ocean
Conservation & Governance
Conservation & Governance
Who we are?
The Southern Ocean Conservation & Governance Group at the Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity at the University of Oldenburg (HIFMB) is an association of working groups dedicated to protecting and responsibly managing the Southern Ocean. Our efforts align with the Antarctic Strategy of the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), specifically relating to „Knowledge transfer for sustainable management of human presence in Antarctica".
Our aim is to bring together researchers, policy-makers, and conservationists to promote sustainability and informed decision-making for the future of Antarctica’s unique ecosystems.
Our Mission
Knowledge transfer for sustainable management
of human presence in Antarctica.
HUMAN
PRESENCE
Analysing and assessing impacts of fisheries, tourism, pollution on the environment and developing appropriate measures.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Communication
Biofouling
Biosecurity
Invasive Species
Marine Governance
KNOWLEDGE
TRANSFER
Communication between scientists, policy makers, industry and the public.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Ocean Acoustics
Art-science
Biosecurity
Policy
Science Communication
PROTECTION & SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT
Develop and implement strategies to minimise the footprint of human activities while protecting resources; ensure that management takes into account not only economic but also ecological and social factors to protect biodiversity and ecosystem health.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Antarctic Governance
Icefish
Krill distribution
Weddell Sea MPA
Ecosystem Monitoring
Our Projects
Discover how our projects explore human presence, knowledge sharing, and the sustainable future of polar regions.
FAQ
Why is the Southern Ocean so important?
What types of research do your projects focus on?
What is HIFMB and how is it involved?
Who can I contact to learn more about your work?
Who we are?
The Southern Ocean Conservation & Governance Group at the Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity at the University of Oldenburg (HIFMB) is an association of working groups dedicated to protecting and responsibly managing the Southern Ocean, in accordance with the Antarctic Strategy of the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) , specifically relating to „Knowledge transfer for sustainable management of human presence in Antarctica." Our aim is to bring together researchers, policy-makers, and conservationists to promote sustainability and informed decision-making.
Our Mission
Knowledge transfer for sustainable management of human presence in Antarctica.
HUMAN
PRESENCE
Analysing and assessing impacts of fisheries, tourism, pollution on the environment and developing appropriate measures.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Communication
Biofouling
Biosecurity
Invasive Species
Marine Governance
KNOWLEDGE
TRANSFER
Communication between scientists, policy makers, industry and the public.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Ocean Acoustics
Art-science
Biosecurity
Policy
Science Communication
PROTECTION & SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT
Develop and implement strategies to minimise the footprint of human activities while protecting resources; ensure that management takes into account not only economic but also ecological and social factors to protect biodiversity and ecosystem health.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Antarctic Governance
Icefish
Krill distribution
Weddell Sea MPA
Ecosystem Monitoring
Our Projects
Discover how our projects explore human presence, knowledge sharing, and the sustainable future of polar regions.
FAQ
Why is the Southern Ocean so important?
What types of research do your projects focus on?
What is HIFMB and how is it involved?
Who can I contact to learn more about your work?
Why is the Southern Ocean so important?
What types of research do your projects focus on?
What is HIFMB and how is it involved?
Who can I contact to learn more about your work?
Southern Ocean
Southern Ocean
Conservation & Governance
Conservation & Governance
Who we are?
The Southern Ocean Conservation & Governance Group at the Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity at the University of Oldenburg (HIFMB) is an association of working groups dedicated to protecting and responsibly managing the Southern Ocean. Our efforts align with the Antarctic Strategy of the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), specifically relating to „Knowledge transfer for sustainable management of human presence in Antarctica".
Our aim is to bring together researchers, policy-makers, and conservationists to promote sustainability and informed decision-making.
Our Mission
Knowledge transfer for sustainable management of human presence in Antarctica.
HUMAN
PRESENCE
Analysing and assessing impacts of fisheries, tourism, pollution on the environment and developing appropriate measures.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Communication
Biofouling
Biosecurity
Invasive Species
Marine Governance
KNOWLEDGE
TRANSFER
Communication between scientists, policy makers, industry and the public.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Ocean Acoustics
Art-science
Biosecurity
Policy
Science Communication
PROTECTION & SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT
Develop and implement strategies to minimise the footprint of human activities while protecting resources; ensure that management takes into account not only economic but also ecological and social factors to protect biodiversity and ecosystem health.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Antarctic Governance
Icefish
Krill distribution
Weddell Sea MPA
Ecosystem Monitoring
Our Projects
Discover how our projects explore human presence, knowledge sharing, and the sustainable future of polar regions.
FAQ
Why is the Southern Ocean so important?
What types of research do your projects focus on?
What is HIFMB and how is it involved?
Who can I contact to learn more about your work?
Why is the Southern Ocean so important?
What types of research do your projects focus on?
What is HIFMB and how is it involved?
Who can I contact to learn more about your work?
Southern Ocean
Southern Ocean
Conservation & Governance
Conservation & Governance