Marine, climate and sustainability research

Fraunhofer institutes are developing applied solutions for the sustainable use and protection of the oceans, for climate protection and climate adaptation and for resilient maritime infrastructures. The work focuses on autonomous underwater and maritime systems, sensors and digital ocean monitoring, detection systems for unexploded ordnance, AI‑based data analyses and protecting critical maritime infrastructures, climate-friendly energy harvesting, aquaculture and environmental monitoring. In this way, Fraunhofer strengthens technological sovereignty, safety and sustainable value creation in future maritime markets.