What dangers lie in industrial contaminated sites in permafrost?
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 12 August 2024
As Arctic permafrost thaws due to climate change, thousands of industrial waste sites—some toxic—pose growing threats to ecosystems and communities. The ThinIce project assesses risks and seeks strategies for remediation in Canada's Mackenzie Delta.
Keywords: permafrost, industrial waste, Arctic, ThinIce project, Mackenzie Delta, environmental risk
A belly full of jelly
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 14 August 2024
New DNA analysis shows jellyfish are a regular food source for fish in Greenlandic waters, challenging the idea they are a trophic dead end. As jellyfish expand with climate change, their role in Arctic food webs may be more critical than assumed.
Keywords: jellyfish, gelatinous zooplankton, Arctic food web, Greenland, fish diet, DNA metabarcoding
„Wir können Watt - coastal research in time with the tides”
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 26 August 2024
The AWI and the municipality of Sylt are hosting a photo exhibition in Westerland (Aug–Oct 2024) showcasing research on the Wadden Sea and North Sea ecosystems. Featuring Esther Horvath’s work, it highlights the local impacts of climate change.
Keywords: Wadden Sea, Sylt, AWI, photo exhibition, Esther Horvath, coastal research
