Untitled - The Future Ocean

Contents1 General Information about the Cluster of Excellence1.1 Key data 21.1.1 Participating Researchers 21.1.2 Participation Institutions 31.2 Research Program 41.2.1 Summary / Zusammenfassung 41.2.2 Description 51.2.2.1 Rationale 51.2.2.2 Objectives 61.2.2.3 Cluster Concept and Long-term Perspective 71.2.2.4 Multidisciplinary Cooperation 91.2.2.5 Impact on National and International Marine and Global Change Research 111.2.2.6 Transfer to Application 121.2.2.7 Public Outreach 141.2.2.8 International Visibility and Standing 151.3 Scientific Staff 161.3.1 Staffing Situation 161.3.2 New Professorships and Independent Junior Research Groups 191.4. Promotion of Young Scientists 191.4.1 Integrated School of Ocean Sciences (ISOS) 201.4.2 Support Activities for Education and Young Scientists 211.4.3 Organization of the ISOS and Long-Term Perspectives 221.5 Promotion of Gender Equality 221.6 Support Provided by the Host University and Participating Institutions 251.7 Organization and Management 261.7.1 Cluster Management 261.7.2 Structural Evolution and Quality Control 281.7.3 Allocation of Funding 282 Research Areas 292.1 Theme A: Oceans in the Greenhouse World 312.1.1 Research Topic A1: CO 2 -Induced Ocean Acidification: Biological Responsesand Adaptations 332.1.2 Research Topic A2: Seafloor Warming Effects on Gas Hydrates and Benthic Biota 372.1.3 Research Topic A3: Present and Future CO 2 Uptake 412.1.4 Research Topic A4: Ocean Circulation and the Hydrological Cycle during theHolocene and Anthropocene 452.1.5 Research Topic A5: Intentional Marine Storage of CO 2 492.1.6 Research Topic A6: Changing Chemistry at the Ocean Surface 53