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Head of the Ichthyology Section, curator of the fish collection

The deep sea is cold, dark - and at the same time the largest continuous habitat on our planet. It is home to countless organisms that have adapted to their environment in an astonishing way. Many of them even have the ability to produce light themselves. But how does this mysterious glow come about? What do the animals use it for - and how do researchers even find out who is glowing in the dark?

Dr Timo Moritz, who literally brings light into the darkness, provides answers to these questions. On his research trips, he regularly collects and analyses fish from the deep water layers of the oceans. From luminescent sardines and lantern sharks to species that don't even have a name yet, he shares his knowledge with the audience and answers your questions.