Polarstern back in Bremerhaven
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 30 May 2022
Research vessel Polarstern returned to Bremerhaven after six months in Antarctica. It hosted young scientists, focused on marine and geoscience research, and now undergoes maintenance before heading to Greenland in late June.
Keywords: Polarstern, Antarctic expedition, marine research, geoscience, young scientists, Bremerhaven, Greenland mission
Polarstern II: German Bundestag greenlights the construction of new icebreaker
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 3 June 2022
Germany is building a sustainable successor to the Polarstern icebreaker, set for 2027. Polarstern II will enable world-class polar research, meet strict climate standards, and play a vital role in understanding climate change.
Keywords: Polarstern II, polar research, sustainable ship, Arctic and Antarctic, German science, marine innovation
Seaweed Week in Bremerhaven
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 23 June 2022
Bremerhaven will host global experts at the Seagriculture Conference and SeaStrains Workshop to discuss algae research, seaweed innovations, and the creation of a pan-European macroalgae seed bank for sustainable food and industry.
Keywords: algae research, seaweed conference, macroalgae, sustainable food, seed bank, aquaculture, Bremerhaven
