Arctic Ocean: Greater Future acidification in summer
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 5 October 2022
Due to climate change, ocean acidification in the Arctic may peak in summer instead of winter, threatening species like polar cod. This seasonal shift, driven by warming waters, could intensify acidification by 25% by century’s end.
Keywords: ocean acidification, Arctic, pH shift, polar cod, greenhouse gases, seasonal variation
New dataset reveals biological “treasure trove” of Arctic Ocean
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 17 October 2022
A new project led by AWI and UEA will benchmark Arctic Ocean biodiversity, identify unique species, and assess extinction risks to support targeted conservation efforts. Results are published in PLOS Biology.
Keywords: Arctic Ocean, biodiversity, conservation, extinction risk, unique species, AWI, UEA
Measuring Methane in the Baltic
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 18 October 2022
After the Nord Stream gas leak, German and Swedish researchers conducted a rapid expedition to measure methane levels in the Baltic Sea, finding concentrations up to 10,000 times above normal. The study aims to assess environmental and climate impacts.
Keywords: Nord Stream, methane leak, Baltic Sea, AWI, gas emissions, environmental impact, microbial activity
