Beyond EPICA: reached a depth of 808 meters in the Antarctic ice sheet
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 1 February 2023
The second Beyond EPICA drilling campaign in Antarctica reached 808.47m depth, retrieving ancient ice to study 1.5 million years of climate history. This ice may reveal insights into past greenhouse gases and the Mid-Pleistocene Transition.
Keywords: Beyond EPICA, Antarctic ice core, climate history, greenhouse gases, Mid-Pleistocene Transition, AWI, paleoclimatology
Polar sounds: Remixing the sounds of the Arctic and Antarctic seas
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 3 February 2023
The Polar Sounds project invited artists to reinterpret Arctic and Antarctic ocean sounds, blending science and art to raise awareness about marine life and ocean health. Over 100 compositions will be shared to engage the public through sound.
Keywords: Polar Sounds, ocean acoustics, Arctic, Antarctic, marine biodiversity, sound art, AWI
Arctic Marine Ecosystems Still Under Pressure
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 6 February 2023
Rising Arctic temperatures are shifting fish and marine species northward, disrupting ecosystems and food webs. While biodiversity may rise short-term, long-term climate impacts threaten cold-adapted species with potential extinction.
Keywords: Arctic warming, species migration, marine ecosystems, biodiversity loss, climate change, food webs, ocean acidification
