10 January 2012
Scientists of the Arctos network take on the challenge of an Arctic winter cruise: on board the norwegian research vessel R/V Helmer Hanssen, they are heading north into the Arctic Ocean, into the darkness of the polar night!
This is probably the first winter cruise to the area north of Svalbard ever, aiming to fill a huge gap in our knowledge about the Arctic marine ecosystem since previously, fieldwork in this region was done only in seasons filled with light, i.e. spring to autumn. On the expedition are also a number of APECS members, mentors and supporters, so check out their blog:
