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    How waves stir up the Arctic Ocean

    Waves that form inside the ocean can grow as large as skyscrapers, travel thousands of kilometres and have a major impact on the transport of heat and nutrients. Friederike Pollmann and her new Junior Researcher Group Artemics investigate, how these waves work in the Arctic, how…
  • [Translate to English:] Neues Bohrloch Messsystem
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    EU Funding for Innovative Borehole Monitoring System

    Continuous, high-precision temperature measurements under the extreme conditions of the polar regions are the aim of a new borehole measurement system, now funded by the European Union as an ERC Proof of Concept Grant with 150,000 euros for 1.5 years.
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    New study challenges the idea of a kilometre-thick ice shelf…

    New study challenges the idea of a kilometre-thick ice shelf covering the Arctic Ocean during past glacial periods
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    Marine heatwaves and cold spells in Arctic fjords

    A a recent study suggests that there is a direct correlation between temperature extremes and the total number of marine organisms living in Arctic fjords.
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    The oldest ice core on Earth at the Alfred Wegener Institute

    The AWI is analysing the oldest ice core ever drilled on Earth. It contains air bubbles that allow direct measurements of greenhouse gases from the last 1.2 million years - a milestone for climate research.
  • Pistenbully in der Dunkelheit
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    Hidden beauty in the shadow of the sun

    What is life like in the darkness of the polar night? The overwintering team at Neumayer Station III in Antarctica reports on their experiences in the AtkaXpress blog

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    Celebrating 45 years of AWI

    15. July 2025

    Since 1980, the AWI has been researching changes to the climate, ice and oceans in the Arctic, the Antarctic and the North Sea. Data from expeditions, long-term measurements, modelling and numerous research projects over the past 45 years have improved our understanding of global environmental change. This has all been made possible by the great commitment of many people in the fields of research, engineering, logistics and administration. Thank you to everyone who has helped shape this journey.
     

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    FH Münster students visiting the AWI

    02. July 2025

    Accompanied by neuroscientist Maren Urner, a group of students from the „Sustainable Transformation Design“ degree programme at FH Münster visited the AWI. Their agenda was filled with lectures on sustainability, science and science communication. Topics included, for example, the connection between the climate crisis and the food system as well as the potential that the sea offers for sustainable nutrition. Another highlight of the programme was a tour of the Centre of Aquaculture Research.

  • Winning photo of the North Sea Photo Awards in the category “North Sea Places”

    Double win for CLANCY at the North Sea Conference

    27. June 2025

    AWI scientists Oliver Hauck and Björn Suckow took part in the North Sea Conference 2025 in Oldenburg - and won two awards. In the North Sea Video & Photo Contest, their contributions took first place in two categories: A photo by AWI photographer Esther Horvath won in the “North Sea Places” category. A video produced by Heide Matz and Carlotta Labitzke won in the “Free for All” category. The entries showcase the CLANCY project's efforts to contain the invasive mitten crab.

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    Delegation of the Shanghai Ocean University visits the AWI

    26. June 2025

    The Vice President of the Shanghai Ocean University, Min Jiang, has visited the AWI in Bremerhaven. The delegation was welcomed by AWI Director Maarten Boersma and Christian Bock, head of the section Integrative Ecophysiology and others. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss current projects, scientific collaboration and funding opportunities. The participants were also given an overview of the structures and departments of both institutes. Finally, they visited the NMR laboratory and the AWI's seawater circulation system.
     

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    Antarctica Insync at Ocean Conference

    16. June 2025

    At this year's UN Ocean Conference in Nice, AWI scientists Antje Boetius, Nicole Biebow and Alexander Haumann presented the international Antarctic research project “Antarctica Insync” to the scientific community. On board the research vessel Meteor, researchers exchanged ideas on the topic of “Polar Oceans, Climate and Biodiversity: Advancing Synergies and Sustainability of International Science Collaboration!”. In addition to Antarctica Insync, the POLARIN and Tara Polar Drift projects were also presented.

  • Portrait of Prof. Dr. Antje Boetius.

    Antje Boetius elected Fellow of the Royal Society

    22. May 2025

    Antje Boetius, former Director of the AWI, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, one of the world's highest scientific honours. This recognition is in acknowledgement of her exceptional contributions to deep-sea and polar research. She is among this year's international selection of over 90 researchers, including experts in fields such as AI, global health and neuroscience. Congratulations!

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