Martin VISBECK

Prof. Dr. Martin Visbeck, CEO of OceanQuest. He spearheads the foundation's mission to accelerate ocean discovery, drive innovation in the field, support global cooperation, and excite the public. He is a renowned oceanographer, and academic leader dedicated to advancing ocean discovery, innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration. With professorships at Columbia University, New York and GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, his research spans ocean-climate variability, sustainability, and pioneering ocean observation technologies, including roboti platforms. Over three decades, he has contributed to understanding climate variability, large-scale circulation, deep-water formation and oxygen minumum zones. As a leader in global marine science initiatives, he has shaped programs like the UN Decade of Ocean Science and advised on ocean and research policies for governments and international organizations. Recognized with prestigious honors such as the Henry Stommel Research Medal, he is an elected fellow of multiple scientific societies. Prof. Visbeck’s lifelong commitment to ocean literacy, capacity building, and cutting-edge exploration ensures OceanQuest continues unlocking the ocean’s secrets for humanity’s benefit.