Which types of jellyfish are there in the Arctic Ocean today – and which will still be there tomorrow?
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 21 November 2018
In 2019, biologist Charlotte Havermans will lead a new research group to investigate jellyfish in the Arctic Ocean using advanced technologies like cameras, genetic analysis, and sonar, with support from the Helmholtz Association and AWI.
Keywords: cnidarians, comb jellies, gelatinous zooplankton, marine biodiversity, sea ice, sonar, genetic fingerprinting
Munitions at the bottom of the Baltic Sea
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 7 February 2019
WWII-era munitions on the Baltic Sea floor still leak toxic substances. The DAIMON project, led by German institutes, developed tools to assess environmental risks and guide decisions on whether to monitor or remove these hazardous remnants.
Keywords: WWII munitions, DAIMON project, Alfred Wegener Institute, Thünen Institute, TNT, Kolberger Heide, environmental risk, marine pollution
Three research vessels – one mission
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 16 April 2019
To study the impacts of extreme weather on ecosystems, three research ships will conduct a test cruise in April 2019 from the Elbe estuary to Helgoland. Part of the Helmholtz MOSES programme, the mission simulates rapid response to future flood or drought events.
Keywords: Helgoland, extreme weather, flooding, drought, research cruise, Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centres
