Antarctic krill is formed primarily by one species, Euphausia superba. The crustacean, which grows to a maximum size of 6 cm, is found in various regions of the Antarctic, where the animals occur in huge swarms that are even said to be visible from space. The total...
After its long period of service in the Arctic ice, the Polarstern arrived back in Bremerhaven on October 12. After repairs and maintenance work, the ship will now start its Antarctic season and will not return home until the end of April. Picture: AWI / eventfive All...
In the most vulnerable regions of the Arctic, the Arctic Ice Project plans to use tiny beads of silica to slow down the melting of sea ice. Photo: Heiner Kubny So far, there are very few countries that have taken decisive action to mitigate climate change. Fears that...
The container does not look very spectacular from the outside. But inside, the unit turns out to be a real space miracle and offers doctors and medical staff extensive diagnostic and treatment options. Medical care in Antarctica is a real challenge, not just since the...
Chukchi in the Russian Far East are traditionally reindeer nomads who roam the tundra regions with their herds. Everything is provided by reindeer, including the fur for clothing. Photo: Heiner Kubny The Inuit peoples who have lived in the Arctic regions for centuries...