The nematode Plectus murrayi (blue arrow) is an Antarctic soil-dweller only a few millimeters in size. Although actually simple in structure, it has a complex life cycle and is also a bioindicator that could detect diesel pollution in Antarctica. Image: AAD / Brown et...
To experience Antarctica in its powerful but fragile beauty, ships and inflatable boats are essential. However, the fuel consumption of the means of transport is often used as an argument against tourism and reliable figures on this were not available until now. This...
On trips to the Arctic and Antarctic, lectures, films and other presentations are an essential part of the voyage. This is because guests are supposed to become ambassadors for the polar regions and be able to share their knowledge with others at home. But not...
Polar bears are actually perfectly adapted predators to their Arctic environment, at the top of the food web. But human impact, especially since the Industrial Revolution, has taken a toll on the king of the Arctic. Image: Morten Jørgensen Polar bears are at the top...
The two flagship initiatives of the Swiss Polar Institute address the impact of climate change on the Arctic (left) and the high mountains, also known as the third pole (right). Images: Michael Wenger / Piero d’Houin Inocybe, CC BY-SA 1.0 Switzerland can look...