Jürgen Laudien

Jürgen Laudien is a researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute specializing in Benthic Ecology. His work focuses on cold-water coral systems, macrozoobenthos community dynamics, and impacts of climate change on marine invertebrates.

• Key roles: Head of experimental cold-water aquarium, Scientific dive mission leader

His research interests span ocean acidification effects on coral calcification, upwelling-driven ecological shifts, and resilience of benthic communities to environmental stressors. Google Scholar publications reveal a strong emphasis on Chilean fjord ecosystems and in situ experimental studies of cold-water corals.

Notable technological contributions include advanced aquarium systems and underwater imaging for growth rate analysis. He actively participates in Arctic and Antarctic long-term observation programs and contributes to PANGAEA data preservation initiatives.