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 28, 2026
Welcome, MarMic Class of 2031
We welcome the 13 new MarMics to our institute!
September 21, 2026
New Research Group on Biogeochemical Prediction
September 17, 2026
Double expertise: Two new directors join the MPI for Marine Microbiology
September 15, 2026
Molecular insight into biological nitrogen fixation close to the boiling point
Deep Sea Adventure
Current research as an entertaining video adventure.
September 3, 2026
ERC Starting Grant for Dr. Alicia L. Bruzos
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
