Research vessel Polarstern visits Australia for the first time
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 1 February 2024
Germany’s research icebreaker Polarstern visited Hobart, Tasmania for the first time in 40+ years of polar service, strengthening German-Australian cooperation in Antarctic climate research and launching new initiatives like the “Climate Talks.”
Keywords: sea ice loss, international cooperation, Climate Talks, Germany-Australia collaboration, EASI, Antarctica InSync, marine science.
Marine heatwaves may amplify beyond expected trends
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 7 February 2024
A new AWI study shows that future Northeast Pacific marine heatwaves could intensify beyond expected warming levels, posing major risks to marine ecosystems and fisheries, due to amplified air-sea feedbacks in a warming climate.
Keywords: mixed-layer depth, Marylou Athanase, extreme events, Communications Earth & Environment.
Kick-off for a new polar research project
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 8 February 2024
The YESSS project, led by AWI and funded with €2.7M, investigates how year-round Arctic warming affects ecosystems in Svalbard. Scientists aim to model seasonal impacts on key species and inform sustainable Arctic management strategies.
Keywords: seasonal ecosystem research, phytoplankton, overwintering strategies, biodiversity, Kongsfjord.
