Cora Hörstmann

Dr. Cora Hörstmann is a Researcher in the Marine Chemistry Department at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), specializing in Ecological Chemistry. Her work focuses on microbial diversity, biogeography, and functional diversity linked to biogeochemical processes in marine environments. She investigates topics such as nitrogen fixation, diazotroph dynamics, and the impacts of climate change on microbial communities.

• Affiliation: Alfred Wegener Institute, Bremerhaven, Germany
• Research Themes: Microbial ecology, metagenomics, Arctic and tropical ocean dynamics

Her recent publications highlight contributions to understanding harmful algal blooms, ocean carbon sinks, and global nitrogen cycling. She actively participates in international initiatives like the UN Ocean Decade and Ocean Best Practices workshops to advance equitable marine research standards.

Lab Team: Ecological Chemistry Group within the Marine Chemistry Department