New findings on pockmarks in the North Sea
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 21 December 2023
A new study finds that seabed pockmarks in the North Sea are not caused by gas release, but by marine mammals like harbor porpoises digging for sand eels, reshaping how we understand these seafloor features and informing marine conservation.
Keywords: pockmarks, seafloor, harbor porpoises, sand eels, marine mammals, North Sea, marine geology
Monitoring and Predicting Marine Biological Hazards
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 18 January 2024
The PrimePrevention project, led by AWI, aims to develop early-warning systems for ocean pathogens like Vibrio bacteria, whose spread is increasing due to climate change. It combines high-tech monitoring and public outreach to mitigate marine biohazards.
Keywords: Vibrio bacteria, marine pathogens, PrimePrevention, AWI, early-warning systems, ocean monitoring
Riding the wave: ad hoc campaign collects unique data during the Elbe Flood
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 23 January 2024
German researchers rapidly deployed MOSES systems to study the impact of Christmas 2023 Elbe flooding on pollutant and nutrient transport, greenhouse gas emissions, and ecosystems from inland Germany to the North Sea, as part of the ElbeXtreme project.
Keywords: Elbe flood, MOSES, ElbeXtreme, pollutant transport, nutrient runoff, greenhouse gas emissions, North Sea ecosystems
