
Scientific | Independent
Strategy Groups
The KDM Strategy Groups are dedicated to major scientific topics, especially those with high societal relevance related to the oceans and seas. They have a mandate with the aim of helping to shape the strategic direction of marine research and its funding lines in terms of content. They also prepare the results of marine research in their thematic areas for policy advice and are available as contact partners. The core of the strategy groups is anchored in the marine sciences. They ensure the inclusion of non-scientific research areas and give marine science working groups at institutions that are not members of the KDM a broad opportunity to participate. Thematically oriented, they also organise the inclusion of other relevant interested parties as guests.

Overview of current strategy groups
Biodiversity
Ecosystem diversity
Coastal observation systems
Measuring coastal changes
Coastal research
Marine and terrestrial influences
Marine protection and multi-use
Use intelligently | Protect effectively
Mineral resources
Explore and understand
Ocean Observations
Measure changes
Ocean circulation and climate
The role of the ocean in climate change
Social & Cultural Sciences
Marine-Human Relations