by Dr. Michael Wenger | Jul 3, 2020 | Archive, Arctic, Tourism
Just in time for the beginning of summer on Svalbard (when the snow spike on the Operafjellet dissolves), it was announced that in addition to the Nordic countries (apart from Sweden), the Schengen and EU states will now be allowed back in. However, there are certain...
by Dr. Michael Wenger | Jul 2, 2020 | Archive, History, Science, Science
The group of plotopterides has been a group of seabirds related to gannets and frigate birds and are remarkably similar to the early penguins. They were also diving and swimming animals that had lost their ability ot fly. They lived 34-37 million years ago. Picture:...
by Dr. Michael Wenger | Jul 1, 2020 | Archive, Science, Science
In the deep-sea areas one finds eternal darkness, cold temperatures and high pressures. Nevertheless, a rich marine life dwells in many regions, often consisting of invertebrates such as sponges, sea cucumbers and corals. Also from the little-explored deep areas of...
by Dr. Michael Wenger | Jun 30, 2020 | Archive, Everyday life, Society
The beluga was discovered and filmed near San Diego. Normally, the animals, which are up to 6 metres long and weigh 1.5 tonnes, are solely Arctic inhabitants. They get their name from their white coloration, which they receive as adults. Picture: GoneWhaleWatching via...
by Dr. Michael Wenger | Jun 29, 2020 | Archive, Science, Science
Elephant seals have been used as “assistants” in research projects for years. The data loggers used do not affect the animals and fall off the head again after a while. The devices are partially lost, but can also be collected again. Data is transmitted...
