humans. Emerging countries, with a huge need for ocean resources, will play an increasing role in the near future, defining ocean governance and science. Education founded on a well-managed mix of interests [...] habitats in the North Sea (2010-2013). Research interests: Sediment dynamics and morphology in coast-near areas, development and emergence of submarine bedforms, remote sensing of marine habitats and coastlines [...] echts-University of Kiel (Germany) in 2012 (Topic: “Properties and dynamics of suspended load and near-bed fine cohesive sediments in highly impacted estuaries. Case studies from the Weser, Ems and Elbe