130 Scientists on the Polar Star to check European Seas' Ecosystems
The ship "Polarstern" (Polar Star) is in icy waters. Just a couple of months ago it was on the Atlantic Ocean doing measurements on the climate and atmosphere.
Now it is on a big journey to Northern Norway and Spitzbergen, where they will examine the Ecosystem of the deep European oceans.
130 Scientists from 11 countries are taking part in this adventure, which is split into 3 phases as part of a project for the International Polar Year 2007-2008. With the help of the manned underwater vehicle JAGO the coral reefs of the deep ocean can be analysed, photographed and tested. Additionally to the Pilot one scientist can sit in this vehicle which can go as deep as 400 metres.
For about 3 weeks, until the 21st of June, 4 pupils will take part in the expedition as part of HERMES (Hotspot Ecosystem Research on the Margins of European Seas). From then on, the scientists will report on the happening on board the Polarstern for about 3 weeks and after that it's the teachers' turn to report for two weeks.
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SustainaBee says: Wow, how exciting! The students must be also very delighted to be on board! I hope the EU has more projects in the future where kids, pupils and students can participate.I will surely report back once the journey is over!
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