March
Melonis barleeanus’ test internal structure (scale bar = 20 microns). The calcareous wall (in blue, …
Former CAGE director Jürgen Mienert wins Marine Geology award 2 years in a row
The legacy of his contribution stands the test of time some 14 years later In …
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New cold seep site discovered near Lofoten is a unique example, creating unusual impacts on local lifeforms
Even in such remote deep-sea areas, the consequences of human existence are evident Hydrocarbon-releasing cold …
New mapping interface allows public access to cruise data
CAGE data manager Fabio Sarti partners with IT experts to enable easy access to what …
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CAGE researcher leads team in developing most successful numerical model of its kind
The new model has proven most accurate in predicting the upward progression of gasses in …
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Redesigned CAGE website offers unique and exciting features
The Centre for Arctic Gas Hydrate, Environment, and Climate has recently decided to launch a …
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Malin Waage defends thesis on methane indicators in 3D and 4D seismic data
Methane gas and methane ice (methane hydrates) are common on continental shelves worldwide. In Malin …
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Glacial History of the Amundsen Sea, West Antarctica, to be Recovered In IODP Drill Cores
The Amundsen Sea is an embayment of the Antarctic continent in the middle of West …
Pavel Serov Defends Thesis on Methane Gas Release at the End of the Last Ice Age
Large areas of the Earth’s surface are blanketed in water in solid form, creating a …
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Seeking 2 PhD Candidates for the SEAMSTRESS Project at CAGE UiT in Marine Geophysics
NOTE: The deadline to apply for these positions has now passed. Link to the first …
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CAGE Researcher Serves as Cultural Bridge between Basque Country and the High North
Naima El bani Altuna helps to preserve a nearly-forgotten language while pursuing her dreams in …
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New research vessel Kronprins Haakon is changing what we know about polar waters
The new capabilities of the vessel are making waves in the field of subsea geology …
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February
Chemosynthesis based community at a newly discovered seep site off the Lofoten islands or northern …
Norwegian billionaire funds ‘dream research vessel’ due to launch in 2021
Article from Science: “The scale of the investment and commitment is astounding,” says Victor Zykov, …
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Kärt Paiste defends thesis on environmental changes after the Great Oxygenation Event
Earth’s capacity to sustain complex life is the most paramount feature that distinguishes it from …
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Family bonding activity leads to NOK 26 million in funding for CAGE researcher
When Andreia Plaza-Faverola was growing up in Venezuela, her father would take her snorkeling to …
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Pär Jansson defends thesis on methane release in the water column
Congratulations to Dr. Jansson who recently defended his thesis “Methane bubbles in the Arctic Ocean – …
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An ice free corridor sustained Arctic marine life during the last Ice Age
During the last ice age, there was an ice free corridor wedged between two large …
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Indian Ambassador visits climate science meeting in Tromsø
Newly appointed Indian ambassador to Norway, Hon. Krishan Kumar, recently visited a meeting at CAGE …
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CAGE researcher joins program for outstanding talent at UiT
A new talent development program, AURORA Outstanding, will train selected young research talents to become …
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CAGE professor given recognition for most cited edition of Marine Geology
CAGE professor Jürgen Mienert received an award as guest editor for one of the most …
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BLOG: Whether warm or cold, methane keeps leaking in the Arctic
Methane has been leaking in the Arctic for millions of years, independent of warm or …
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Successful Workshop on Scientific Drilling in the Arctic Ocean
CAGE arranged a MagellanPlus workshop in June, to develop a comprehensive proposal for International Ocean …
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CAGE director new member of The Norwegian Academy for Science and Letters
Professor Karin Andreassen has been elected as one of the new members of The Norwegian …
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Time travel through methane seeps, using tiny time capsules
24.000 years ago, the greenhouse gas methane started seeping from the Arctic Ocean floor northwest …
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Oases of life close to enormous methane plumes on the otherwise barren Arctic Ocean seafloor
New PhD dissertation from CAGE shows that methane derived carbon is a crucial part of …
Pink rocks from Russia expose one of the greatest events in the history of Earth
The Great Oxidation Event is one of the major scientific mysteries. Oxygen appeared on the …
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Algae, impurities darken the Greenland ice sheet and increase melting
The Dark Zone of the Greenland ice sheet has major impact on the surface melt …
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Workshop: scientific drilling in the Fram Strait
CAGE is arranging a MagellanPlus workshop in June, to develop a comprehensive proposal for International …
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CAGE candidate to join IODP expedition to Antarctica
Mariana Esteves has been invited to contribute to the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) expedition …
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