Lead institution:
Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI) – Russian Federation
This initiative focuses on obtaining comprehensive information on the state of the natural system of the Eurasian Arctic seas and the deeper parts of the Arctic Ocean.
The main goal is to better understand the interaction of its main components and the impact on the formation of climatic changes in the northern Polar Regions. It includes a series of international comprehensive expedition projects in which it is planned to carry out meteorological, oceanological, hydrochemical, hydrobiological, paleooceanological observations, observations of environmental pollution in the Arctic Ocean. The aim is to involve students and young scientist in marine expeditions.
Start Date: 01/07/2021
End Date: 31/12/2030
Lead Contact: Aleksandr Makarov (makarov@aari.ru)