MOSAiC

Researchers with the MOSAiC polar expedition inspect the ice in November. Life now feels surreal as they socialize normally, trying to imagine the global pandemic shutdown. Esther Horvath/Alfred Wegener Institute

How far would you go...

Members of Leg 3 of the Multi-disciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) line the rails of the Russian icebreaker Kapitan Dranitsyn prior to the ship’s departure from Tromsø, Norway, in February. (Photo by Carin Ashjian, ©Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

WHOI biologist...

This week, learn how the MOSAiC expedition has been weathering the coronavirus pandemic. Also, the Polarstern has drifted farther than expected - will it melt out of the sea ice early? And finally, registration is now open for virtual MOSAiC expedition workshops for teachers this summer! Photo credit: Christian Rohleder

Researchers unload scientific instruments from the Polarstern and put them on sleds for delivery to Met City, located about 600 meters from the ship.

Few people would choose...

The Polarstern, right, and the Russian icebreaker Kapitan Dranitsyn during a transfer of supplies and personnel in December.

With a scheduled mission...

Ice core team; Photo by Calle Schönning

Each week, a group of scientists from the Sea Ice, Ecology, and Biogeochemistry teams goes out to two different locations on the floe to drill ice cores that will be used in a variety of different experiments back on the ship.

This week: The Central Arctic may look barren, but there is life - polar bears, seals, Arctic foxes. What forms the base of food webs in the Central Arctic? The answer lies beneath the ice... Photo credit: Eric Brossier, courtesy Wageningen University & Research

Ludovic Bariteau and Hans-Werner Jacobi have been onboard the RV Polarstern for several months now, and are thrilled at the measurements they have been collecting. Photo Credit: Christian Rohleder

Ludovic Bariteau, Hans-Werner Jacobi Weekly Update

Through the course of four modules, students will estimate the accuracy of their forecast and determine if it is fit for the purpose of guiding a search and rescue mission. After building their forecasting model, students will know how to access the coordinates of buoys tracked by the International Arctic Buoy Program (IABP) to make a sea ice drift forecast.

This week, we'll introduce you to Arctic ecosystems and adaptations that Arctic flora and fauna have for living in such an extreme environment. Also, read about one MOSAiC scientist's recent wildlife sighting, and check out our growing list of polar-related remote and virtual learning resources. Photo credit: Bouke ten Cate

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