Life aboard Polarstern
Life aboard Polarstern is anything but ordinary, with each day offering new challenges and experiences in the heart of the Arctic.
Arctic – Expedition 2024 – Fram Strait, East Greenland Shelf
Embark on an incredible journey into the fascinating world of polar ecology research! Each expedition reveals thrilling scientific discoveries. Continuing the vigor of the epic ATWAICE expedition of 2022, we're exploring delicate and stunning polar environments with unparalleled enthusiasm. Our mission? To understand how global warming affects the microscopic foundations of the ocean's food chain. Every voyage is a treasure trove of amazing discoveries and collaborations! Witness the incredible potential of automation firsthand, leading to the creation of DeepLOKI – a groundbreaking AI tool for classifying zooplankton right on the Polarstern research vessel. This year, the HHU Team is thrilled to embark on an Arctic expedition to collect and analyze the marine virome in the Fram Strait and Marginal Ice Zone. We're more excited than ever to understand how virus diversity and its interactions with hosts are influenced by changing environmental conditions. Join us on this exhilarating journey driven by curiosity and a commitment to understanding our planet's most remote ecosystems!
Jump in and Get Started: Life Aboard the Polarstern
Greetings from aboard Polarstern! We have arrived and hit the ground running. We have arrived safely and have begun our work in earnest. After settling in and receiving our work gear, our first order of business was to set up our labs.
Embark on an Arctic adventure: From Düsseldorf to Tromsø
The early bird catches the worm. Our journey begins early, with a 7 a.m. departure from Düsseldorf to Tromsø, where Polarstern awaits.
Are you ready for an incredible Arctic Expedition Cruise on an icebreaker vessel?
Imagine being isolated on a ship cruising through ice floes on the Arctic Ocean, far away from civilization.
Preparing for Our Arctic Expedition: Equipping Ourselves at the Clothing Store
Imagine standing on the deck of the expedition icebreaker, surrounded by the vast expanse of icy waters and breathtaking landscapes of the Arctic.
Arctic Adventures: Unveiling Secrets and Innovating on Expedition PS131
During the PS131 expedition aboard the research vessel Polarstern, we embarked on our first journey as part of the Pebcao team to explore the Arctic Oceans intricate ecosystems.