Dynamic ice in the Arctic means small cracks sometimes appear around the ship. Photo: Manual Ernst

Weekly update from Ludovic Bariteau, including navigating ice cracks, coronavirus, weather:

Polarstern and Kapitan Dranitsyn sit within reach. Photo: Manuel Ernst and Dieter Stumer

Weekly update from Ludovic Bariteau, Hans-Werner Jacobi:

Last Tuesday the scientific parties of leg 2 and 3 moved from Polarstern to Kapitan Dranitsyn and vice versa. Since then leg 3 has taken over the responsibility for the scientific operations. Cargo transfer between both ships still continued until Thursday. On Friday morning the Kapitan Dranitsyn started its travel back to Tromsö after a farewell party on the ice on the evening before. Its current position is around 87.2° N and 43°E.

Looking for MOSAiC, Arctic, and polar-related educational resources to engage with at home? Check out this week's MOSAiC Monday for links to videos, activities, virtual engagements, and more! Image credit: AWI
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