Monitoring and Predicting Marine Biological Hazards
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 18 January 2024
The PrimePrevention project, led by AWI, aims to develop early-warning systems for ocean pathogens like Vibrio bacteria, whose spread is increasing due to climate change. It combines high-tech monitoring and public outreach to mitigate marine biohazards.
Keywords: Vibrio bacteria, marine pathogens, PrimePrevention, AWI, early-warning systems, ocean monitoring
Riding the wave: ad hoc campaign collects unique data during the Elbe Flood
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 23 January 2024
German researchers rapidly deployed MOSES systems to study the impact of Christmas 2023 Elbe flooding on pollutant and nutrient transport, greenhouse gas emissions, and ecosystems from inland Germany to the North Sea, as part of the ElbeXtreme project.
Keywords: Elbe flood, MOSES, ElbeXtreme, pollutant transport, nutrient runoff, greenhouse gas emissions, North Sea ecosystems
Arctic Ocean: Greater Future acidification in summer
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 5 October 2022
Due to climate change, ocean acidification in the Arctic may peak in summer instead of winter, threatening species like polar cod. This seasonal shift, driven by warming waters, could intensify acidification by 25% by century’s end.
Keywords: ocean acidification, Arctic, pH shift, polar cod, greenhouse gases, seasonal variation
