Three research vessels – one mission
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 16 April 2019
To study the impacts of extreme weather on ecosystems, three research ships will conduct a test cruise in April 2019 from the Elbe estuary to Helgoland. Part of the Helmholtz MOSES programme, the mission simulates rapid response to future flood or drought events.
Keywords: Helgoland, extreme weather, flooding, drought, research cruise, Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centres
Half of the coral reefs have already been lost
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 6 May 2019
Marine ecosystems are as vital as those on land, yet they’re rapidly declining due to human activity. IPBES warns of urgent global biodiversity loss, especially in oceans, and calls for sustainable action to preserve species and ecosystem services.
Keywords: sustainability, overfishing, algae, marine conservation, ecosystem services, UN goals, species extinction, global assessment.
Woods Hole Engineering Team from Titanic Discovery to be Honored
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 11 July 2006
The WHOI team behind Jason Jr., the ROV that explored the Titanic in 1986, received the 2006 GlobalSpec Great Moments in Engineering award for pioneering deep-sea fiber-optic ROV use, advancing underwater exploration technology.
Keywords: GlobalSpec award, deep-sea engineering, fiber optics, Argo/Jason, 1986 expedition, underwater vehicle, ocean technology
