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Inside POLARIN #6
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We hope you're having a great week!
We're excited to share with you some project information and updates.
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Celebrating One Year of POLARIN Newsletter
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On July 22nd, 2024, we launched the first edition of the POLARIN newsletter. Today we're proud to share our 6th edition with you. Since then, around 350 polar research enthusiasts have joined our growing community. Thank you for being a part of POLARIN community. We appreciate your support and look forward to your continued engagement.
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2nd POLARIN Transnational Access Call
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The 2nd POLARIN Transnational Access Call will open on 1st of September, 2025. Keep following our website and social media channels for more information and updates.
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WhiteIce in Antarctica: Investigating the Surface Scattering Layer- New Ambassador visual story from the field!
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WhiteIce in Antarctica: Investigating the Surface Scattering Layer How the Antarctic ice surface exchanges energy with the atmosphere remains one of the key uncertainties in climate modelling. During the 2024–2025 field season, Anja Mödl, together with her team, travelled to Mario Zucchelli Station in East Antarctica to investigate a little-studied feature known as the surface scattering layer (SSL). The expedition was …
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PathoPast- exploring the microbial past of an Antarctic penguin colony
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PathoPast- exploring the microbial past of an Antarctic penguin colony A visual story from the field by Alex Williams, Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong and POLARIN Ambassador for the PathoPast project. In this visual story, Alex shares his experience as part of the PathoPast field team during an expedition to King George Island, Antarctica. Through …
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PathoPast- exploring the microbial past of an Antarctic penguin colony- New Ambassador visual story from the field!
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PathoPast- exploring the microbial past of an Antarctic penguin colony POLARIN has published a new Ambassador visual story from the field titled “PathoPast- exploring the microbial past of an Antarctic penguin colony” written by Alex Williams, Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong and POLARIN Ambassador for the PathoPast project. The PathoPast project investigates the long-term microbial …
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Into the White: A Scientist’s Journey to the Antarctic Ice Sheet - New Ambassador blog story!
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Into the White: A Scientist’s Journey to the Antarctic Ice Sheet POLARIN has published a new Ambassador blog titled "Into the White: A Scientist’s Journey to the Antarctic Ice Sheet" written by Daan Van den Broek, PhD Researcher in Atmospheric Sciences at Finnish Meteorological Institute and POLARIN Ambassador, “WhiteIce” project. What does it take to conduct climate research in one of …
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Honoring Our Planet and Polar Regions
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Over the past few weeks, we’ve marked several globally significant days that resonate deeply with the polar research community and serve as powerful reminders to support science, conservation, and climate action.
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June 5 – World Environment Day
This day is a global call to protect our natural world. The polar regions, though remote, are deeply impacted by human activities. Melting glaciers, shifting ecosystems, and vulnerable wildlife are stark reminders of the urgent need for climate action.
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June 8 – World Ocean Day
The oceans regulate global climate and weather systems and are a source of countless resources. From krill to whales, the icy marine ecosystems support incredible biodiversity. On this day, we celebrate their richness and recommit to protecting them from warming, acidification, and overfishing.
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June 21 – World Arctic Day & Southern Hemisphere Winter Solstice
This dual-observance marks a turning point: the longest night in the south and a moment to spotlight the Arctic’s importance.
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- World Arctic Day highlights the Arctic’s fragile ecosystems, the cultural heritage of Indigenous communities, and the critical role this region plays in regulating the planet’s climate.
- The Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere marks the official start of winter. In parts of Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic, the sun doesn't rise, ushering in the deep polar night. Wildlife, scientists, and local communities alike adapt to the extreme conditions, reminding us of nature’s resilience.
July 15 – Arctic Sea Ice Day
This day shines a light on one of the most visible indicators of climate change: shrinking Arctic sea ice. As the ice disappears, it affects global weather patterns, threatens Arctic species, and accelerates warming. It’s a day to advocate for science, policy, and action to protect this vital part of Earth’s system.
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At POLARIN, we recognise the importance of protecting our planet’s most vulnerable and dynamic environments - the polar regions. By providing integrated access to polar research infrastructures, POLARIN aims to address the scientific challenges of the polar regions and hence play a role in advancing understanding of complex polar processes.
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Have you checked out our video yet?
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ABOUT
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POLARIN is an international network of polar research infrastructures and their services, aiming at addressing the scientific challenges of the polar regions. The network includes a wide array of complementary and interdisciplinary top level research infrastructures: Arctic and Antarctic research stations, research vessels and icebreakers operating at both poles, observatories, data infrastructures and ice and sediment core repositories. POLARIN will …
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