In the Arctic, the return of the sun not only marks the end of the long polar night, but also the start of phytoplankton bloom.

In the Arctic, the return of the sun not only marks the end of the long polar night, but also the start of phytoplankton bloom.

To investigate the influence of warmer temperatures on overwintering mode in surface sediments, we are conducting experiments in the lab and fjord. We overwintered sediments at different temperatures and are now waking them up under different conditions.

Take a look at the seasonal changes of the coastal sampling site where our PhD student Milan collects algae for his experiments.

As part of her PhD, Sneha studies how seasonal changes and temperature affect phytoplankton.

In Ny-Ålesund, complete fjord freeze-overs have become a rare sight. We asked our scientists what it means for the organisms they study.

Milan Beck is researching how low temperatures impact 𝘍. 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘴 when it is exposed to air during low tide.