Sunny Singhroha defends thesis on distribution and quantification of gas hydrates and free gas on Vestnesa Ridge
Gas hydrates are crystalline structures containing large amounts of methane, often located in climate-sensitive polar …
Kate Waghorn defends thesis on the creation of gas hydrate systems of non-biological origin
Faults, tectonic stress, and fluid flow contribute to a unique methane system in an Arctic …
Calvin Shackleton defends thesis on the reconstruction of past ice sheet drainage and meltwater processes
Changes in global climate and ocean temperatures have caused melting and subsequent thinning of the …
CAGE welcomes 4 new employees (and springtime!) to Tromsø
The snow has melted, the grass has turned green, the flowers are blooming, and four …
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June
CAGE was in attendance at the May 22nd 2019 Cannes Film Festival screening of ICE …
New Leonardo DiCaprio documentary includes scientists from CAGE; premieres at 2019 Cannes Film Festival
The feature documentary ICE ON FIRE highlights cutting-edge research driving today’s climate science. Oscar®-winner Leonardo …
CAGE senior scientist Giuliana Panieri promoted to full professor
Giuliana Panieri reaches career goal, years after unconventional entrance into the field Humanity strives to …
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Gas hydrate workshop brings together early-career researchers with international experts
Workshop focuses on knowledge-sharing and collaboration The Sedimentary Gas Hydrate Workshop, held in Tromsø from …
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CAGE’s 2018 annual report is now available!
Review this year’s highlights CAGE’s highly-anticipated annual report, recapping core activities of the centre in …
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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