Invasive Chinese mitten crabs: New project launched to preserve native ecosystems
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 13 November 2023
The EU project “Clancy” aims to reduce invasive Chinese mitten crab populations in European rivers using innovative, low-bycatch traps. Led by AWI and TUD, it seeks to restore ecosystems and improve water quality across borders.
Keywords: invasive species, mitten crab, Clancy project, river ecology, AWI, TUD, Interreg North Sea
German-Tunisian project to preserve the coastline
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 14 November 2023
A German-Tunisian project on Djerba is testing seagrass planting as a nature-based solution to coastal erosion. A Helgoland workshop unites students, researchers, and locals to exchange ideas and prepare for test plantings.
Keywords: Djerba, coastal erosion, seagrass, nature-based solutions, Tunisia, AWI, ORIENTATE project
Research to continue on Arctic amplification and its global impacts
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 27 November 2023
The Arctic climate research network (AC)³, led by Leipzig University and including AWI, enters its third funding phase. The project aims to deepen understanding of Arctic amplification and improve climate models over the next four years.
Keywords: Arctic amplification, climate change, (AC)³, sea ice, atmospheric processes, polar research, AWI
