Comprehensive assessment of the changing Central Arctic Ocean
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 11 October 2024
The Polarstern’s ArcWatch-2 expedition returned with major findings: sparse sea ice, altered Atlantic water flow, rich marine biodiversity, and hydrothermal vents. Over 20,000L of water and vast biological samples will deepen Arctic climate insights.
Keywords: Arctic Ocean, Polarstern, sea ice, hydrothermal vents, ocean circulation, biodiversity
The federal government’s new Arctic policy guidelines
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 14 October 2024
Germany’s updated Arctic policy addresses climate impacts, security concerns post-Ukraine war, and sustainable development. It emphasizes environmental protection, indigenous rights, and science-based decisions led by institutes like AWI.
Keywords: Arctic policy, security, indigenous rights, sustainable development, Germany, AWI
Fish larvae under stress due to climate change
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 15 October 2024
Atlantic herring larvae struggle to cope when exposed to both heatwaves and bacteria. The combined stressors disrupt gene responses, reducing their ability to adapt—posing a threat to already declining herring populations in the Western Baltic Sea.
Keywords: herring larvae, stressors, gene expression, heatwaves, bacteria, Baltic Sea
