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
Distributed Network successfully deployed
One central task during the first phase of MOSAiC has been completed. An international team of scientists successfully deployed the so-called Distributed Network. This is the complex system of buoys and measurement instruments that is now drifting in the environs of...
Find out more >„Session Arctic Tipping Points“ at Arctic Circle Conference
Stefan Rahmstorf, Antje Boetius and Halldor Björnsson talk about physical and ecological tipping points and the urgent need of climate protection to avoid them.
Events
Meeresforschung für jedermann
Führung im Alfred-Wegener-Institut in List auf Sylt (guided tour in German language)
When: Fr, 18.10.2019 | 10:00 Uhr bis 11:30 Uhr
Where: Erlebniszentrum Naturgewalten
Who: Erlebniszentrum Naturgewalten Sylt
