You can’t tell by looking at it, but the Southern Ocean is highly productive thanks to a generally good availability of the micronutrient iron. Photo: Julia Hager Primary production in the Southern Ocean depends critically on the concentration of the...
The video introduces the NZAHT’s planned expedition and asks the question: do you have the skills and determination to undertake this expedition in the spirit of Amundsen? Video: NZAHT With his success in becoming the first person to stand at the southernmost...
The “Princess Elisabeth Antarctica” station is the first and only zero emission polar research station. Photo: René Robert, International Polar Foundation “Princess Elisabeth Antarctica” is the first and still the only zero emission polar...
As true land creatures, we humans can’t compete with seals like this Arctic ringed seal in the water and underwater. However, when it comes to hearing, we seem to have comparable abilities, at least at certain frequencies. Photo: Michael Wenger We humans are...
Fin whales are the second largest marine mammals, measuring around 25 meters in length and weighing up to 120 tons. In the southern hemisphere, they eat mainly krill and fish, which they often hunt in loose groups. (Photo: Dr Michael Wenger) Fin whales are...
