Sunken ammunition: danger with long-term effects
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 12 April 2021
The “North Sea Wrecks” project studies WWI and WWII shipwrecks near Helgoland, analyzing pollutants from sunken munitions and their impact on marine life. Samples and scans aim to assess environmental risks and inform future research and exhibitions.
Keywords: North Sea Wrecks, SMS MAINZ, shipwreck, munitions pollution, sediment samples, marine biology, Helgoland
Surprise in the deep sea
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 26 April 2021
Researchers discovered Arctic deep-sea sponges leave trails on the seafloor, suggesting slow active movement. This challenges prior views that sponges are immobile, raising questions about why and how they move in nutrient-poor environments.
Keywords: Arctic deep sea, sponges, movement, trails, OFOBS, nutrient recycling, seafloor
International online Workshop on Krill
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 29 April 2021
The SCAR Krill Action Group, led by AWI's Prof. Bettina Meyer, is meeting online to assess changes in Antarctic krill populations and food web dynamics, using data from predators, fisheries, and various sampling methods.
Keywords: Antarctic krill, SCAR, ecology, population change, AWI, food web, sampling methods
