Ocean Warming and Thawing Permafrost Reduce the Arctic Ocean's Biological Carbon Storage and CO2 Uptake
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 6 January 2025
Despite more sunlight and nutrients boosting Arctic photosynthesis, a new AWI study finds the ocean’s carbon pump is weakening. Increased recycling and land carbon inputs reduce deep carbon storage, challenging assumptions about Arctic carbon sinks.
Keywords: Arctic Ocean, carbon pump, permafrost thaw, net primary production, AWI, biogeochemistry
More and stronger marine heatwaves in the Arctic – with severe consequencesMore and stronger marine heatwaves in the Arctic – with severe consequences
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 6 January 2025
As Arctic sea ice retreats, marine heatwaves will grow more frequent and intense, causing extreme temperature swings. A new AWI study warns of disrupted nutrient mixing and major threats to Arctic marine ecosystems and food webs.
Keywords: temperature fluctuations, ecosystem impact, AWI, nutrient mixing, food web, high-resolution models
ShrimpWiz: More animal welfare in indoor shrimp farming through AI
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 27 January 2025
The ShrimpWiz project, led by AWI and Oceanloop, uses AI-based computer vision to enable non-invasive, real-time monitoring of shrimp welfare in indoor farms, aiming to boost sustainability, productivity, and consumer trust in shrimp aquaculture.
Keywords: indoor farming, real-time monitoring, clear water systems, digital aquaculture, deep learning
