New Magellan3 Workshop Young & Cool now open for registrations!
Young & Cool: Installing long-term observatories to study microbiological processes on the mid-Atlantic ridge flank
11-13 March 2026 at MARUM, University of Bremen, Germany
This workshops goals are to:
- Bring together the deep biosphere crustal community
- Conceptualize the installation of subseafloor observatories dedicated to conduct microbiological and geochemical work in young and cool ocean crust
- Identify optimal observatory locations
- Discuss the technology needed to perform the desired experiments
- Develop an outline for an IODP³ Mission Specific Platform (MSP) proposal
Early career researchers are encouraged to apply and will receive preference in travel support.
If you have any questions please contact the co-organizers Florence Schubotz (University of Bremen) and Elmar Albers (Alfred Wegener Institute)
