A belly full of jelly
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 14 August 2024
New DNA analysis shows jellyfish are a regular food source for fish in Greenlandic waters, challenging the idea they are a trophic dead end. As jellyfish expand with climate change, their role in Arctic food webs may be more critical than assumed.
Keywords: jellyfish, gelatinous zooplankton, Arctic food web, Greenland, fish diet, DNA metabarcoding
„Wir können Watt - coastal research in time with the tides”
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 26 August 2024
The AWI and the municipality of Sylt are hosting a photo exhibition in Westerland (Aug–Oct 2024) showcasing research on the Wadden Sea and North Sea ecosystems. Featuring Esther Horvath’s work, it highlights the local impacts of climate change.
Keywords: Wadden Sea, Sylt, AWI, photo exhibition, Esther Horvath, coastal research
YESSS – Kick-off for a year-long research marathon in the Arctic
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 28 August 2024
Researchers in Svalbard launch the YESSS project to study how Arctic marine life, especially Arctic cod, responds year-round to climate change, focusing on overwintering and rising temperatures.
Keywords: Svalbard, YESSS, Arctic cod, marine research, AWI
