Lead institution:
The German Marine Research Alliance (DAM) – Germany
The Interactive World Ocean is a touchscreen-based interactive map of the ocean that invites visitors to “dive in” and explore the ocean from a range of perspectives.
The key focus is on generating curiosity and interest in crucial ocean issues through fascinating visuals and emotional engagement. Interaction points using videos, photo galleries and scientific data allow visitors to dive into very different ocean regions – from the river and coastal systems to the open ocean and the deep sea, from the tropics to the polar regions. The presentation as an interactive world map links regional focal points with a global perspective while a range of thematic overviews on topics including Biodiversity and Climate Change demonstrate the connectivity of key ocean issues across diverse ecosystems.
Start Date: 07/01/2022
End Date: 31/12/2030
Lead Contact: Ute Wilhelmsen (wilhelmsen@allianz-meeresforschung.de)