Due to sea-ice retreat, zooplankton could remain in the deep longer
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 28 August 2023
Melting Arctic sea ice is altering light levels, disrupting zooplankton migration patterns. These changes could cause winter food shortages and affect the entire Arctic food chain, from microalgae to whales.
Keywords: Arctic, zooplankton, sea ice melt, vertical migration, light intensity, climate change, ecosystem impact
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
