Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction
Mission
The Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) is a non-university institute that covers all core disciplines of marine research. Its research programme is directed towards coastal and marginal seas with a special focus on the Baltic Sea ecosystem.
In addition to its research activities, the IOW pursues a transfer concept and operates research infrastructures for the scientific community. The IOW is a member of the Leibniz Association. Its institutional budget is jointly funded by the Federal Government and the Länder. The IOW is a foundation under public law.