AWI North Sea Office: Two new book publications on introduced species in German marine waters
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 29 August 2023
A new AWI publication documents all known non-native species in German North and Baltic Sea waters. It supports ecological monitoring and is available as a free PDF and a compact English paperback for global audiences.
Keywords: non-indigenous species, German coasts, North Sea, Baltic Sea, marine biodiversity, AWI, species introduction
How trace elements affect marine CO2 sinks
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 27 September 2023
A new AWI study shows that iron and manganese together significantly boost phytoplankton growth and carbon export in the Southern Ocean, revealing their key role in enhancing the ocean’s capacity to absorb CO₂ and regulate climate.
Keywords: phytoplankton, iron, manganese, carbon pump, Southern Ocean, AWI
Opening ceremony for the AWI Technical Centre “Rasmus Willumsen House”
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 19 October 2023
The AWI has opened the Rasmus Willumsen House, a new Technical Centre in Bremerhaven to develop and test cutting-edge research tools for polar and deep-sea exploration. It forms the heart of the new Climate Campus, funded by BMBF and Bremen.
Keywords: AWI, Technical Centre, Rasmus Willumsen House, polar research, Climate Campus, Bremerhaven, research technology
