Warm North Atlantic water inhibits Arctic sea ice formation
Two new AWI studies show that sea ice growth in the Arctic Ocean is significantly affected by the influx of warm, North Atlantic water masses.
Aerial animal census on subantarctic islands
Thanks to new technology, the days of previously rather laborious, somewhat dangerous and sometimes inaccurate counting of animals in remote regions seem to be a thing of the past.
POLAR POD to drift twice around Antarctica
POLAR POD is a giant tower with a draft of 80 meters that will drift twice around Antarctica.
Emperor penguins as ‘breathing artists’
Penguins spend half of their lives in the water. Observations have shown that they can spend longer periods under water than was previously known.
More weight for Maori knowledge about Antarctica
Maori and their traditional knowledge of Antarctica could help to better face the challenges of the future.
Heat waves, wild fires and zombie fires in the Arctic
Global warming is increasingly causing droughts in the summer months in the Arctic, resulting in a higher frequency of overwintering wildfires.
Venturi-Antarctica – emission-free to Antarctica
Monegasque manufacturer of electric vehicles “Venturi” has unveiled the next generation of the all-terrain vehicle for Antarctica on June 5, 2021.
Salps fertilise Southern Ocean more effectively than krill
Iron released by the fecal pellets of tunicates is more bioavailable, increasing the growth of phytoplankton.
Noise experiment with minke whales near Lofoten begins
The noise experiment on young minke whales, permitted by Norway but criticised internationally, has now started.
Oil pollution leads to deformations in polar cod
A new study shows that climate change is exacerbating the negative effects of other stressors on Arctic cod.
Arctic terrestrial diversity report calls for more cooperation
A comprehensive report on the state of Arctic diversity shows that animals and plants are under varying degrees of pressure, depending on species and location, and calls for more cooperation.
Fin whales love the waters around Elephant Island
Sound recordings prove: Baleen whales use the island’s krill-rich waters almost year-round, which is why they should be protected
High mercury concentration in meltwater from Greenland’s glaciers
According to a recent study, the strong temperature increase in the Arctic leads to extremely high mercury concentrations in meltwater rivers in Greenland.
Antarctic volcano trembles during distant earthquakes
Severe earthquakes such as those in Chile in 2010 and in the Indian Ocean in 2012 let the volcano Mount Erebus thousands of kilometres away tremble and trigger icequakes.
Prehistoric baleen whales also had teeth
Using CT images of a fossil whale skull, scientists were able to demonstrate that a prehistoric species of whale was equipped with both teeth and baleen.
“Polarstern” and AWI travel to the “Hausgarten”
As of today, the “Polarstern” is on its way to the Fram Strait to continue long-term observations, including on plastics in the deep sea, in the AWI “Hausgarten” with 50 researchers on board.
Trace gases accelerate climate change in Antarctica
New research shows that the contribution of natural aerosols to Antarctic warming is greater than previously thought.
Is Greenland’s ice sheet tipping sooner than expected?
German and Norwegian researchers suspect that parts of the Greenland ice sheet could soon pass a tipping point, after which it would inexorably disappear.
Falklands confirmed as world’s first sei whale hotspot
Thanks to several years of research, the world’s first key biodiversity area for sei whales was recently recognized – a milestone for whale conservation.
Birth of a new ice giant reported in the Weddell Sea
ESA and BAS report the breakup of an iceberg covering more than 4,300 square kilometres at the western end of the Ronne Ice Shelf in the Weddell Sea.
Russia counts its polar bears
In the summer of 2021, expedition members will gather information about the polar bear population as part of the Master of the Arctic environmental project.
Fellowship for prospective polar researchers to be awarded
An IAATO-funded fellowship is open to prospective Antarctic researchers and their applications are due by the end of May.
Ice Age horses and bison help protect modern Arctic tundra
The analysis of fossil teeth provides important insights into the Arctic flora during the Pleistocene.
UPDATE: Japan’s new icebreaker in detail
Japan’s Marine Science and Technology Agency will begin building a new icebreaker in 2021 to conduct research in the North Pole region.
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