Focus on global plastic pollutionFocus on global plastic pollution
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 1 July 2021
Plastic pollution is a growing, poorly reversible global threat. A Science study warns that rising plastic emissions risk triggering irreversible environmental damage, urging immediate action to cap production and drastically cut waste.
Keywords: carbon pump, biodiversity loss, plastic waste export, policy response, recycling limits, Science journal
Virtual research lab for MOSAiC data
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 14 July 2021
The AWI and partners are developing online tools to make data from the MOSAiC Arctic expedition globally accessible. Funded with €2 million, the project aims to support researchers and, later, the public in exploring climate-relevant Arctic data.
Keywords: citizen science, BMBF funding, interdisciplinary tools, ocean data, data visualization, DKRZ, DLR Jena
Coastal Waters Under Pressure
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 21 July 2021
AWI researchers call for advanced, interdisciplinary computer models to better predict the impact of climate change, overfishing, and pollution on coastal ecosystems. These tools could guide future marine protection and management strategies.
Keywords: protected areas, nutrient input, interdisciplinary research, ecological forecasting, Frontiers in Marine Science
