World's largest fish breeding area discovered in Antarctica
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 13 January 2022
Researchers discovered the world’s largest fish breeding colony—about 60 million nests of Neopagetopsis ionah—under Antarctica’s Weddell Sea. The find strengthens the case for a Marine Protected Area to safeguard this vital ecosystem.
Keywords: CCAMLR, deep-sea research, ecosystem conservation, Southern Ocean, sea ice, climate change
Ocean eddies could explain Antarctic sea-ice paradox
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 2 February 2022
Antarctic sea ice has remained stable despite global warming, unlike Arctic ice. A new AWI study suggests ocean eddies delay warming around Antarctica. High-resolution models improve predictions, offering better future climate projections.
Keywords: sea-ice paradox, AWI-CM, overturning circulation, climate projection, Antarctic stability
The “Plastification” of the Ocean
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 8 February 2022
A WWF and AWI study warns marine plastic pollution is rising rapidly, threatening ecosystems. Nearly 90% of species studied show harm. A global treaty is urgently needed to stop irreversible ocean damage before thresholds are exceeded.
Keywords: plastic crisis, environmental threshold, plastic lifecycle, marine protected areas, conservation policy
