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“Arctic Deep” – Expedition to the deepest parts of the Arctic
The “Ocean Census Arctic Deep” expedition aims to redefine our understanding of the biodiversity of the deepest marine habitats in the Arctic Ocean.
Mountains, glaciers and an island – 6,000 hectares of land on Svalbard seek new owner
The Norwegian company Aktieselskabet Kulspids is up for sale for 300 million euros and with it the last privately owned land on Svalbard.
A dangerous well-controlled jump
Polar foxes hunt mice in powder snow without hurting their noses.
Book: Antarctica – A History in 100 Objects
The book “Antarctica – A History in 100 Objects” takes the reader on a journey through the history, but also the present and future of Antarctica.
Polar marathons are on the rise
The mindset of the Arctic and Antarctic marathon runners seems to be: “if I have to run 42 kilometers, it may as well be in beautiful surroundings,” a marathon organizer tells Polar Journal.
Lack of resources in sight at the Inuit Circumpolar Council
ICC risks being hit by the wave of austerity shaking the United Nations.
The Polar Retrospective – Brought to the (Polar) Light
Whether it was auroras in the sky, a parliamentary inquiry shedding light on an Antarctic affair or a court ruling in Canada that brought a wrong decision to light, last week light was an important topic in polar affairs.
UK ministers face a grilling as Russian ship heads back from Antarctic ‘prospecting’ push
An MP-led inquiry at Westminster on Wednesday is poised to question ministers over the Kremlin’s oil and gas search aboard a US-sanctioned Antarctic ship first reported by Daily Maverick. Russian government records show the vessel’s owner, state mineral explorer Rosgeo, is deeply interested in polar hydrocarbons that may be buried within claimed British Antarctic territory.
Avian flu detected in walrus on Svalbard
Norwegian researchers report the discovery of the first case of a walrus infected with avian flu. The walrus was found last year on the island of Hopen,
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Sonobuoy study suggests Antarctic blue whale population is increasing
The study analyzed data across the Southern Ocean from 2006 until 2021.
When polar bear research comes to zoos
An emblematic animal of the Far North, the polar bear is regularly the subject of scientific research, notably in zoos, to better study and understand the King of the Arctic.
Polar station “Severny Polyus” has completed its work
The drift ice station “Severny Polyus” has completed its expedition in the Arctic Ocean. Since its commissioning, the station has covered around 3,000 nautical miles.
“Cooperation and scientific diplomacy are fundamental values of the Arctic Council”.
Despite all the difficulties encountered by the Arctic Council – a pan-Arctic diplomatic forum originally created around scientific projects – with the breakdown in dialogue with Russia, the Norwegian presidency of the Council is keeping the ship afloat.
Greenlandic AI translator inspires small languages around the world
French national television are among the potential users of an AI tool developed for Greenlandic newspaper Sermitsiaq.
Chilean lawyers explore regulations in Antarctica
Chilean lawyers have been sent to Antarctica to study the possibility of harmonising legislation in this region in terms of standards and biosafety linked to the introduction of avian flu and its consequences for wildlife and human activities.
The Polar Retrospective – Small problems, big problems in polar regions
Whether emperor penguins, icebreakers or environmental pollution: logistical challenges can cause small and biger problems for projects in the polar regions, as shown last week.
Maud Rise polynya finally explained
A combination of winds, currents, topography and lots of salt now explains the formation and persistence of the immense Maud Rise polynya.
Fish enrich the Antarctic seabed with carbon
In Antarctica, silverfish account for 90% of fish populations and as well as being at the heart of the food chain, they also lay eggs, which benefits the entire water column and the bottom of the continental shelf. An important aspect within the carbon cycle and climate stability.
South Korea in Arctic dilemma as relationship to Russia deteriorates
Three key Arctic policy areas of South Korea’s have been affected by Russia’s strengthened relationship with North Korea.
Sunburn on Antarctica, the ozone hole exposes animal and plant species
The hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica is closing later, exposing more plants and animals to harmful UVB radiation, according to a recently published study.
Curtain up for “Polar Jobs” on Labor Day
On Labor Day, work in all its facets and with all its issues takes center stage, especially workers' rights. In many countries, the day is considered a national holiday. Photo: Carole Dubois, Wiki Commons, CC-BY SA 4.0 Polar regions are experiencing a hype not seen...
Behind the Ice Curtain: Antarctic Treaty talks conceal looming bird flu catastrophe
Cash-strapped scientists in Antarctica face ‘unimaginable’ challenges — from sampling a lethal virus on floating ice to fighting a ‘climate’ threat that could kill millions of wildlife, and even humans. Despite calls for global assistance, 29 states meeting in India next month remain entrenched in Cold War-era secrecy.
Drones for monitoring Arctic coast
The coasts of the Northern Sea Route and the coast of Kamchatka will be monitored by drones, according to a representative of the Russian Defense Ministry.
When a research station blends into the background – the opinion of the Adélie penguin
Penguins and researchers have been living together for over 50 years in Terre Adélie, where scientists from the Centre d’études biologiques de Chizé count birds and measure stress hormones in Adélie penguins in order to gain a better understanding of the impact of the environment and human activity on their life cycle.
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- You want daily news from the polar regions?
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Then PolarJournal is the right place for you! Our international team 2023 (from left to right: Mirjana Binggeli (CH), Dr. Michael Wenger (CH), Julia Hager (D), Camille Lin (F) and Heiner Kubny (not pictured) provides news, images and videos from the polar regions. Guest authors from various countries and experts in their fields enrich the news with blog entries, opinions and analyses. Daily updates, to the point, fact-based and now in three languages! With decades of real experience on the ground, we know what we are talking about. Our knowledge, experience and connections should help you to better understand the polar regions.
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THE 2019 FOUNDING TEAM!
During the summer of 2019, polar photographers Heiner Kubny (right) and his wife Rosamaria (2nd from right) joined forces with journalist and author Christian Hug (3rd from right) and polar guide Dr. Michael Wenger (far left) to create a German-language information platform for polar affairs, marking the start of PolarJournal.
The aim: to carry the fascination of the polar regions into people’s hearts and minds and to show how diverse, important and influential the Arctic and Antarctic are.