Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity officially founded
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 31 May 2017
The Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity (HIFMB) in Oldenburg unites researchers to study how marine biodiversity responds to climate change, aiming to develop sustainable conservation and management strategies for ocean ecosystems.
Keywords: marine biodiversity, ecosystem research, conservation, Helmholtz Institute
Why do Antarctic krill stocks fluctuate?
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 5 June 2017
Antarctic krill stocks fluctuate due to internal food competition, especially in autumn, not just climate. A new model shows how this self-regulating cycle affects the entire Southern Ocean ecosystem, influencing predator survival and food web stability.
Keywords: Antarctic krill, population fluctuation, food competition, ecosystem, bioenergetic model
Time to rise and shine
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 14 July 2017
The copepod Calanus finmarchicus uses an internal genetic clock to regulate its daily vertical migration and metabolism, independent of light. This rhythm shapes North Atlantic ecosystems and could be disrupted by climate-driven shifts in daylight patterns.
Keywords: Calanus finmarchicus, genetic clock, vertical migration, metabolism, marine ecosystem
