Exploring Ice and Oceans
The polar regions and the oceans play a central role in the global climate system. We explore the Arctic, Antarctic, and the seas and coastal regions of the temperate latitudes. From the atmosphere to the deep sea. Climate research for us and for future generations.
Logbook
A bumpy start
We are still in Punta Arenas at the pier in Cabo Negro to take on fuel. Later, we need to take on kerosene for the helicopters and finish last cargo operations. If everything works according to plan, we should hopefully be on our way to Antarctica on Monday morning. However, all...
Find out more >Munitions at the bottom of the Baltic Sea
The bottom of the Baltic Sea is home to large quantities of sunken munitions, a legacy of the Second World War – and often very close to shore. Should we simply leave them where they are and accept the risk of their slowly releasing toxic substances, or should we instead...
Find out more >Anja Karliczek visits the Alfred Wegener Institute
At the invitation of Senator of Science Eva Quante-Brandt, and as part of her tour of the Federal States, today (Thursday, 7 February 2019) Federal Minister of Education and Research Anja Karliczek visited the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine...
Find out more >Events
OZEANE - EXPEDITION IN UNERFORSCHTE TIEFEN
Photo Exhibition
When: Th, 22.11.2018 - Su, 24.02.2019
Where: IGA Rostock Schiffbau- u. Schifffahrtsmuseum
Who: IGA Rostock
