Scientists investigate Krill in the South-Polar Ocean
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 6 May 2004
Scientists aboard Polarstern studied krill in the Lazarev Sea, revealing surprising larval abundance under sea ice and concerns about krill population stability amid growing industrial interest and environmental change.
Keywords: krill, Lazarev Sea, Polarstern, AWI, Antarctic ecosystem, GLOBEC, CCAMLR
Decoded gene sequence of the diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 29 September 2004
Scientists have sequenced the genome of marine diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana for the first time, uncovering animal-like metabolism, red algal genes, and traits that blur plant-animal lines—shedding light on evolution, ecology, and carbon cycling.
Keywords: diatom, Thalassiosira pseudonana, genome sequencing, urea cycle, endosymbiosis, carbon cycle, metabolic pathways
The remainder of paradise
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 15 September 2005
Whales and seals play a key role in polar ecosystems, helping maintain balance in food chains. Their decline elsewhere reshaped marine systems. As climate change threatens polar regions, understanding their impact is vital for conservation efforts.
Keywords: Whales, Seals, Polar Ecosystems, Climate Change, Marine Mammals, Food Web, Conservation
