Program
Topics include:
• The River-Estuary-Ocean continuum
• How does an estuary like the Elbe function?
• Are estuaries net greenhouse gas (GHG) sinks or sources?
• The carbon and nitrogen cycles
• CO2 air-sea flux
• Primary production and methane in estuaries
• How can we strengthen natural GHG sinks and reduce emissions?
Hands-on Training:
• Shipboard training on the research vessel Coriolis
• Working with data (in-situ measurements and model data)
• Lab work
• Guided tours of Hereon’s measuring station at Tesperhude and the scientific facilities
Program
A more detailed program follows as soon as possible
Lecturers
Information on the lecturers will follow