At birth, a newborn Weddell seal pup weighs only about 30 kilograms. Within five to six weeks, the pup grows to over 100 kilograms. Photo: Mike Lucibella, National Science Foundation One of the few research teams that continued their projects despite the pandemic has...
The Polarstern, the AWI’s workhorse, will also be able to demonstrate its icebreaking capabilities around Antarctica. In the southern Weddell Sea, the research icebreaker will act as a research platform for various projects for as long as possible. For how long...
Currently, the Falkland Islands economy is facing a fierce wind from the EU. As a result of Brexit, between 6 and 42 per cent tariffs have been added to products that have played a large part in the islands’ economic recovery. This makes the products massively...
UPDATE 25/01/21: Another five stations that were in the immediate danger zone have also been evacuated, Chilean authorities report. The emergency agency also reported that the tsunami warning and notice to evacuate went out to all of Chile’s citizens by mistake....
All penguin species spend most of the year in the sea and only come ashore during the breeding season. On that occasion, the brood-areas near the food-areas are preferred. For species like Adélies, this means close to large krill areas, which are also used by humans....