Whale Song Reveals Behavioural Patterns of Antarctic Minke Whales and Humpback Whales in the Weddell Sea
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 17 December 2020
AWI underwater recordings reveal minke whales prefer sea ice, while humpbacks avoid it. The findings aid in understanding whale behavior and support marine protection efforts in the krill-rich Weddell Sea.
Keywords: minke whales, humpback whales, sea ice, Weddell Sea, AWI, whale migration, krill conservation
Introduced Alga Now Transforming the Wadden Sea
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 21 December 2020
The fast-spreading alga Vaucheria velutina is transforming the Wadden Sea near Sylt, clogging lugworm burrows and altering ecosystems. Likely introduced via Pacific oysters, its ecological impact is still unfolding.
Keywords: Vaucheria velutina, Wadden Sea, invasive algae, lugworms, ecosystem change, Sylt, Pacific oysters
The new face of the Antarctic
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 6 January 2021
A major review of Antarctic research reveals warming seas may boost biodiversity short-term but threaten cold-adapted species. Acidification, sea-ice loss, and uncertain CO₂ uptake signal major ecological shifts ahead.
Keywords: ocean acidification, sea ice, CO2 absorption, species migration, warming seas, Southern Ocean, AnT-ERA
