In the previous sections you have learnt a lot about the functionality and technology of the CTD probe and you may be wondering: Why are we explaining all this to you?
In the following, we would like to explain to you why the CTD probe is not only important for us as environmental scientists, but also for everyone.
Do you know, for example, why more and more fish species are on the list of endangered species worthy of protection and why regional fishing bans are being imposed?

Once you have read through this section, you will understand this conclusion:

By researching the largest habitat on the planet, we get to know it better and can thus protect more than just the herring. The measurements help us to understand the sea as a complex, sensitive ecosystem and create the basis for protection and utilisation concepts, as well as for technological and social innovations. It is precisely these that enable us to manage the sea sustainably.

The information on the measurement data from the CTD probe was compiled by:

Miriam, Carolin and Joline are committed to protecting the oceans. Did you recognise the shark, hammerhead shark and turtle?