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.
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) has honored Markus Rex, Matthew Shupe and Klaus Dethloff with the Award for Service 2024. They received the award for the planning and execution of the MOSAiC expedition, which provided crucial insights into Arctic systems and a better understanding of climate change. According to the IASC, their work is unparalleled in its contribution to Arctic science and international cooperation.
Dr Jenna Balaguer with her dissertation on the role of micronutrients for phytoplankton growth in the Antarctic and Dr Jonas Preine with his dissertation on the development of the marine volcanic field in the southern Aegean have been awarded the Annette Barthelt Prize 2024. The award is associated with a research grant of 6000 euros funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and was presented on Friday at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel.
Find out more >When plastic ends up in the ocean, it gradually weathers and disintegrates into small particles. In a recent study, a research team from the Helmholtz Centres UFZ and AWI, has found large quantities of plastic waste and microplastics in a remote marine protected area in the Pacific Ocean. These quantities were similar to those found in one of the world’s largest known garbage patches. The researchers highlight that plastics are distributed much more widely than expected, threatening the entire ocean ecosystem .
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When: Th, 11.04.2024 - Th, 11.04.2024 | 15:30 Uhr, 1,5 Std.
Where: Alfred Wegener Institute (Columbusstraße)
Who: Alfred-Wegener-Institut
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