25 years of the deep-sea observatory AWI-HAUSGARTEN
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 5 June 2024
For 25 years, the AWI's HAUSGARTEN observatory in the Arctic deep sea has monitored climate and ecosystem changes. Researchers track ocean conditions, carbon cycles, biodiversity, and marine litter in this vital polar region.
Keywords: ocean monitoring, carbon cycle, biodiversity, Polarstern expedition
Before the ice were the rivers
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 5 June 2024
Researchers discovered a massive ancient river system that crossed Antarctica 34 million years ago, revealing the continent’s ice-free, temperate past and reshaping understanding of its geological and climate history.
Keywords: Antarctica, ancient river system, Eocene, West Antarctic Rift, climate history, Transantarctic Mountains, Polarstern expedition
How is the dramatic decline in sea ice affecting biodiversity?
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 10 June 2024
The EU project WOBEC, led by the Alfred Wegener Institute, aims to monitor long-term biodiversity changes in the Weddell Sea, supporting efforts to establish a Marine Protected Area as climate change threatens this unique polar ecosystem.
Keywords: Weddell Sea, biodiversity monitoring, Marine Protected Area, WOBEC, Alfred Wegener Institute, Southern Ocean
