Micropaleontology

Research group of Dr. Ralf Schiebel

We are operating the research sailing yacht Eugen Seibold for a systematic understanding of the climate geochemistry of the ocean and atmosphere, and the transfer of climate relevant matter and energy between the two realms. By sampling and recording the atmosphere and ocean at high resolution, we calibrate proxies for paleoclimate reconstruction from modern and fossil bioindicators.

We develop and apply micropaleontological and biogeochemical proxies of paleoecology, paleoceanography, and paleoclimatology. Our projects are conducted in close connection with various fields of geochemistry, geology, biology, and oceanography, and in close cooperation with our national and international partners.