Mar 3, 2026
Jean-Baptiste Raina appointed Director at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology
Welcome to the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology
At the Max Planck Institute in Bremen we investigate the smallest inhabitants of the ocean. Who lives where? How do they function and how diverse are they? What's their role in the global biogeochemical cycles? What does it mean for our environment and climate? These and many other questions are in the focus of researchers from around the world, engineers, technicians and many more colleagues at our institute.
Invitational Seminars
You are welcome to join!
August 31, 2026
We congratulate on the successful defence of the PhD thesis!
September 15, 2026
Molecular insight into biological nitrogen fixation close to the boiling point
September 3, 2026
ERC Starting Grant for Dr. Alicia L. Bruzos
August 13, 2026
Nature’s original bioplastic is food for animals
Unexpected insights into how biodegradable PHA plastics are broken down in nature.
July 22, 2026
A coral’s Swiss Army knife: The numerous powers of cilia
The numerous powers of cilia
Deep Sea Adventure
Current research as an entertaining video adventure.
February 16, 2026
Tatiana Ilyina appointed Director at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology
March 3, 2026
Jean-Baptiste Raina appointed director
We are very happy to welcome him and look forward to our collaboration!
Research and Instruments
An overview of our main equipment and methods
Coastal Filters
Visit our YouTube-channel.
Expedition into darkness – our blog from Spitsbergen 2026
