About GAME

You would like to write your Master's thesis on a marine ecology topic, complete the experimental phase in binational teams of two abroad and be comprehensively introduced to working as a scientist? Then apply now for the participation in GAME 2026.
In 2026, the teams will conduct globally replicated experiments to investigate how different underwater soundscapes affect the colonisation of hard substrates by invertebrates such as mussels, barnacles and tunicates in the sea. The aim is to clarify whether underwater sound influences colonisation in general and, if so, whether natural and anthropogenic soundscapes differ in their effect.  
Information on the procedure, participation requirements and why GAME could be interesting for you can be found here ►

Scientific Director and Coordinator:
Dr. Mark Lenz
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel
Wischhofstr. 1-3
24148 Kiel 
Phone.: +49 431 600-4576
Fax: +49 431 600-1671
E-mail: mlenz(at)geomar.de

Fundraising:
Dipl.-Biol. Annette Tempelmann
Phone: +49 176 76 902 809
E-mail: atempelmann(at)geomar.de

38 scientific partners in 28 countries

Completed GAME projects

All GAME projects are presented here in the overview. As of 2012, there is a final report in German for each project, which can be downloaded as a PDF.

There are also blogs by the teams from the various project years at www.oceanblogs.org.

At the beginning of 2011, the GAME Board of Trustees was founded. The declared aim of the Board of Trustees is to promote GAME, as the program particularly raises awareness of the importance of the oceans, promotes cultural exchange as well as the personal development of young scientists, sustainably networks them and qualifies them for the international academic job market. In the future, these aspects are to be communicated more to the general public, not least in order to draw the attention of further sponsors to GAME.

We would like to thank all sponsors who make GAME 2025 possible through their financial commitment!

You too can become a GAME sponsor!

GAME relies on financial support from companies, foundations and private individuals. With the help of our previous sponsors, numerous students from all over the world have been able to take part in this international training programme. To ensure that the programme can continue in the future, we are looking for sponsors who would like to get involved in marine research, the training of students and the international networking of scientists.

With your donation, you can enable future students from all over the world to participate in GAME, which combines applied research with an excellent education.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact

Annette Tempelmann

Mobile: +49 176 76902809

atempelmann(at)geomar.de

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