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The Leibniz-Institut für Ostseeforschung Warnemünde (IOW) is a leading marine research institute that focuses on the study of coastal and marginal seas, with a particular focus on the Baltic Sea ecosystem. It was founded in 1992 and is part of the Wissenschaftsgemeinschaft Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz as well as an affiliated institute of the Universität Rostock[1][3].
The main mission of the IOW is to contribute to the understanding of marine ecosystems through scientific research and teaching and to develop solutions for environmentally relevant problems. An important value is the transfer of knowledge to society and cooperation with authorities and companies[1][3].
The IOW is strongly committed to environmental protection and sustainability. It participates in the monitoring of the Baltic Sea within the framework of the Helsinki-Konvention and develops strategies for dealing with environmental problems. In addition, the IOW offers voluntary services that involve young people in marine research and thus contribute to awareness of sustainable development[1][2].
The IOW is active in science communication and offers events such as the and the to inform the public about current research results. It also cooperates with schools and the media to promote interest in marine research[1].
