Polarstern II: German Bundestag greenlights the construction of new icebreaker
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 3 June 2022
Germany is building a sustainable successor to the Polarstern icebreaker, set for 2027. Polarstern II will enable world-class polar research, meet strict climate standards, and play a vital role in understanding climate change.
Keywords: Polarstern II, polar research, sustainable ship, Arctic and Antarctic, German science, marine innovation
Seaweed Week in Bremerhaven
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 23 June 2022
Bremerhaven will host global experts at the Seagriculture Conference and SeaStrains Workshop to discuss algae research, seaweed innovations, and the creation of a pan-European macroalgae seed bank for sustainable food and industry.
Keywords: algae research, seaweed conference, macroalgae, sustainable food, seed bank, aquaculture, Bremerhaven
150 Whales Observed Feeding Together
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 7 July 2022
Fin whale numbers in the Antarctic are rebounding after decades of protection. Researchers observed groups of up to 150 whales, whose presence supports krill and ocean health through nutrient recycling, aiding climate regulation.
Keywords: fin whales, Antarctic, whale recovery, nutrient recycling, krill, climate impact, marine protected area
