POLARIN: Network for polar research infrastructures
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 29 February 2024
The EU-funded POLARIN project will provide €14.6M to support access to 64 Arctic and Antarctic research infrastructures, fostering interdisciplinary polar science through physical, remote, and virtual access over the next five years.
Keywords: POLARIN, polar research, Arctic, Antarctic, Alfred Wegener Institute, EU funding, climate science
Working together to systematically improve our understanding of marine ecosystems
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 8 March 2024
The new AIMEC institute studies how marine ecosystems respond to climate and human-driven changes. Led by Japan, with partners like AWI, MIT, and others, it integrates physics, ecology, and data science to inform ocean protection strategies.
Keywords: Alfred Wegener Institute, JAMSTEC, ocean modeling, ecosystem adaptation
There are large accumulations of plastics in the ocean, even outside so-called garbage patch
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 19 March 2024
A study by UFZ and AWI found high levels of microplastics even in remote Pacific marine reserves, indicating global plastic pollution is more widespread than expected. Scientists urge swift action through a strong global Plastics Treaty.
Keywords: Pacific Ocean, Alfred Wegener Institute, UFZ, marine ecosystems, Plastics Treaty
