Matthias Strasser

Dr. Matthias Strasser is a Researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), part of the Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Coastal Ecology, focusing on intertidal and coastal ecosystems in the Wadden Sea. He leads the Erlebniszentrum Naturgewalten Sylt and coordinates the Bluehouse Helgoland facility, emphasizing ecological research and public engagement.

Education: PhD in Coastal Ecology (2000), Alfred Wegener Institute, with a thesis on bivalve recruitment patterns post-severe winters in the Wadden Sea.

Research Interests: Coastal and benthic ecology, invasive species impacts, climate-driven changes in intertidal zones, and long-term ecological monitoring. Key projects include studying mussel bed dynamics, slipper limpet invasions, and larval recruitment in the Wadden Sea.

Publications: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles and reports, focusing on benthic community dynamics, invasive species, and climate effects. Recent work includes meroplankton time series analyses and ecosystem engineering roles of mytilid mussels.

Awards: No specific awards listed, though contributions to Wadden Sea research have been impactful.

Labs/Teams: Wadden Sea Station Sylt, Bluehouse Helgoland, and the Coastal Ecology working groups. Collaborates on international projects like the MOSAiC expedition and FRAM Ocean Observing System.