Life in and below Arctic Sea Ice
What sort of life exists within and directly below Arctic sea ice? In this event, three researchers will share their knowledge on how climate change is impacting sea ice algae and other organisms.
About the event (held in English)
What sort of life exists within and directly below Arctic sea ice? In this event, three researchers will share their knowledge on how climate change is impacting sea ice algae and other organisms. The event is free and open for all.
Talks
- Observing life in Arctic Sea Ice - snapshots from large Arctic research campaigns: by Oliver Müller
- Effects of the changing light field on under ice phytoplankton and the associated ecosystem: by Shuang Gao (external link) and Joeran Maerz
Date & time
Thursday, September 24th, 2026, 19.00-20.00
Speakers
Oliver Müller, Researcher (UiB): His research focus is on microbial ecology in the Arctic. He has 10 years of research experience in different Arctic environments (sea ice, ocean, fjords, glacier, permafrost soil) and use molecular methods, bioinformatics, and flow cytometry to resolve interactions in Arctic microbial food webs.
Shuang Gao (external link), Researcher (The Nansen Center): A marine biogeochemical and ecosystem modeller. Her recent research has centred on developing and utilizing biogeochemical/physical/ecosystem models to assess climate change impact on marine biogeochemistry, e.g., on marine primary production and ocean carbon uptake. At the Nansen Center, she is part of the ocean modelling team, working on developing the biogeochemical/ecosystem model of the coupled model system (HYCOM-ECOSMO) focusing on the North Atlantic and Arctic region.
Joeran Maerz, Researcher, (UiB and The Bjerknes Centre) [BIO will be updated]
Organisers
Ocean Science Bar is a collaboration between Statsraad Lehmkuhl, the University of Bergen, the Institute of Marine Research, NORCE, and the Nansen Center. At the Statsraaden Bar & Reception you are welcome to enjoy highlights from marine research and ocean related issues in informal and relaxing surroundings.
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