Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Meeresforschung

What Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Meeresforschung does

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Meeresforschung (DGM) e.V. is a Hamburg-based non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1980 that provides an organizational framework for information and opinion exchange among German marine researchers. With over 300 members drawn from universities, research institutes, government agencies, and corporate supporters, DGM facilitates interdisciplinary exchange through three working groups (Studium und Lehre, Geschichte der Meeresforschung, and Arbeitskreis Süd), a regular newsletter (DGM Mitteilungen), and policy engagement with international bodies including the UN Decade of Ocean Science (2021-2030). The society has no parent company, no external investors, and is governed by a member-elected board currently chaired by Dr. Anna Canning.

DGM's core offerings are event- and recognition-based rather than technology-based. Its flagship is the YOUMARES (YOUng MArine RESearchers) annual conference, launched in 2008 under the Studium und Lehre working group, which attracts up to 300 young researchers per edition and publishes proceedings via Springer Verlag. The biennial Georg-Wüst-Preis, co-awarded with Springer Ocean Dynamics since 2005, carries a €1,500 prize and honorary membership and is internationally recognized. Other offerings include the 'love your ocean' student competition (with Deutsche Meeresstiftung), the Historisch-Meereskundliches Jahrbuch publication series (since 1992), and active participation in the Ozeandekade 21/30 initiative. There is no proprietary technology platform beyond the meeresforschung.de website.

The society operates on a membership-fee-driven revenue model with no disclosed financials. Individual full members pay €40/year, students and unemployed members €10/year, and corporate/supporting members a minimum of €200/year; honorary and probationary members pay nothing. Conference fees (€20 physical attendance at YOUMARES; free online) are subsidized to maximize accessibility, and donations are accepted through a GLS Bank account. The organization is classified as charitable (gemeinnützig) and operates with 11-50 employees, consistent with a small volunteer-staffed association rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Meeresforschung

Legal name

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Meeresforschung e.V.

Website

https://meeresforschung.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Meeresforschung (DGM) is a Hamburg-based non-profit professional association, founded in 1980, that provides an interdisciplinary exchange platform for over 300 German marine researchers, students, and institutions through working groups, the annual YOUMARES youth conference, and the biennial Georg-Wüst-Preis award.

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Germany

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Europe

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B2B

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Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees form the primary revenue stream. Full members pay €40/year, students and unemployed members pay €10/year, corporate and supporting members pay a minimum of €200/year, and honorary members pay no fees.
2. Conference Fees: Revenue from YOUMARES conference registrations. Physical attendance typically costs €20, while online participation is free. This provides supplemental revenue and covers event costs.
3. Donations: The society accepts donations through a designated account at GLS Bank. Donations support the society's non-profit activities in marine research promotion.

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Core offering

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Meeresforschung (DGM) is a registered non-profit association (e.V.) that provides an organizational framework for the exchange of information and opinions on marine science topics in Germany. It offers membership subscriptions, the annual YOUMARES youth conference for young marine researchers, the biennial Georg-Wüst-Preis award, working groups (Studium und Lehre, Geschichte der Meeresforschung, Arbeitskreis Süd), publications including the DGM Mitteilungen newsletter and the Historisch-Meereskundliches Jahrbuch, and engagement in the UN Decade of Ocean Science initiative.

Product overview

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Meeresforschung (DGM) is a non-profit society (e.V.) founded in 1980 with over 300 members, providing an organizational framework for information and opinion exchange on marine science topics in Germany. The organization offers conferences and events (primarily YOUMARES annual youth conference), research awards (Georg-Wüst-Preis), publications (DGM Mitteilungen newsletter, Historisch-Meereskundliches Jahrbuch), and supports working groups on specialized marine research topics including Study & Teaching, History of Marine Research, and Southern Germany Marine Research. The DGM also participates in the UN Ocean Decade initiative (2021-2030) and coordinates the 'love your ocean' student competition.

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Brands

• YOUMARES: Annual conference for young marine scientists and engineers organized under the 'Studium und Lehre' working group since 2008.
• Georg-Wüst-Preis
• OZEANDEKADE 21/30
• love your ocean

Products and services

• YOUMARES Conference Annual conference for young marine scientists and engineers organized under the DGM's 'Studium und Lehre' working group. Targets Bachelor, Master, and PhD students with interdisciplinary scientific sessions; physical attendance €20, online attendance free.
• Georg-Wüst-Preis Biennial prize awarded jointly by DGM and Springer journal Ocean Dynamics, recognizing scientists who have made significant contributions to marine research. Prize includes €1,500 and honorary DGM membership.
• DGM Mitteilungen Newsletter Regular newsletter sent to members containing information on national and European research policy, institutions, conferences, marine environmental protection, monitoring, and research vessel updates.
• Ozeandekade 21/30 Initiative DGM's active engagement in the UN Decade of Ocean Research for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), promoting the seven goals of the decade through collaboration with Deutsche Meeresstiftung and partner organizations.
• love your ocean Competition Marine competition organized in collaboration with Deutsche Meeresstiftung, featuring student research projects on topics such as underwater acoustics, water quality, and oxygen depletion.
• Historisch-Meereskundliches Jahrbuch Annual publication series initiated by the 'Geschichte der Meeresforschung' working group since 1992, featuring contributions on the history and development of marine science knowledge.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 members across German marine research institutions
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and minor.

• Springer (Ocean Dynamics Journal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGM partners with Springer's Ocean Dynamics journal to co-award the biennial Georg-Wüst-Preis. This partnership provides prestige to the award and ensures international visibility for recipients. The prize includes €1,500 and honorary DGM membership.
• Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (Leibniz Institute)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGM partnered with the Museum für Naturkunde – Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science – to host YOUMARES 13 in Berlin. The museum served as the venue and scientific partner for the conference.
• Deutsche Meeresstiftung (German Ocean Foundation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGM co-organizes the 'love your ocean' competition and associated events with the Deutsche Meeresstiftung. The foundation also co-hosts the Ozeandekade 21/30 initiative on the UN Decade of Ocean Science.
• UN Decade of Ocean Science (2021-2030)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGM actively participates in the UN Decade of Ocean Research for Sustainable Development as a Network Partner, contributing to the seven goals of the decade. The society co-hosts www.ozeandekade.org with partners.
• Interessengemeinschaft Meeresforschung Süd (IGMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IGMS (Working Group Southern Germany) operates as both an independent organization and as an official working group of DGM. Founded in December 2020, it focuses on Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic, and deep-sea research.
• SeaNetworks e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeaNetworks e.V. is listed as a friendly organization/network in collaboration with DGM's working group on Study and Teaching, supporting the society's outreach to students and young researchers.
• European Aquaculture Society (EAS Student Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe EAS Student Group collaborates with DGM's working group on Study and Teaching, providing networking opportunities for students in marine sciences.
• International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) Training UnitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICES Training Unit collaborates with DGM's working group on Study and Teaching, supporting professional development for marine researchers.
• Deutsche Allianz für Meeresforschung (DAM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAM (German Alliance for Marine Research) is referenced as a key partner organization with which DGM coordinates activities related to the UN Decade of Ocean Science and broader marine research policy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• European Marine Board: A pan-European marine science policy advisory body that convenes researchers, funders, and policymakers across Europe. Comparable to DGM as a membership-based convening organization focused on marine research, but operating at a larger, cross-national scale.
• International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES): An intergovernmental marine science forum with member countries and affiliated scientists. Comparable convening role for marine scientists and an active partner of DGM's working groups.
• Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC): The UN body coordinating global ocean science, with which DGM partners through the Ocean Decade. A thematically aligned incumbent operating at intergovernmental scale.
• Deutsche Allianz für Meeresforschung (DAM): The German Alliance for Marine Research, a federally funded consortium of major German marine research institutions. Directly comparable in being a coordinating body for German marine research and a cited partner of DGM, but with substantially greater resources.
• European Geosciences Union (EGU): A larger, broader non-profit scientific union covering Earth, ocean, and atmospheric sciences with annual assemblies and membership. Comparable as a membership-based scientific society, though operating at much greater scale and scope than DGM.

Others

• Deutsche Meeresstiftung (German Ocean Foundation): A German non-profit foundation focused on ocean conservation and education that co-hosts events and the 'love your ocean' competition with DGM. A close partner organization with adjacent mission and overlapping German audience.

Direct peers

• Marine Biological Association (UK): A long-standing membership organization promoting marine science in the UK, offering membership tiers, scientific meetings, and publications. Closely comparable to DGM in mission, membership model, and convening function for marine scientists.
• The Oceanography Society: An international professional society for oceanographers that operates membership, conferences, and scientific publications. A close peer in member-driven convening and ocean science community-building.
• Challenger Society for Marine Science: A UK-based learned society for marine scientists that runs conferences, awards, and membership services. Direct national-society peer to DGM in scope and member-serving activities.

Regional players

• Australian Marine Sciences Association: The principal national association for marine scientists in Australia, with conferences, awards, and member services. Comparable in mission and structure to DGM but serving a different geography.

Market position

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