October
CAGE professor Alun Lloyd Hubbard ascending out of the deepest moulin ever recorded (with a …
New collaboration project launched to strengthen methane research and education in US and Norway
The project, called INTPART AKMA (Advancing Knowledge on Methane in the Arctic), is shared between …
September
Methane-derived carbonate crusts that form at cold seeps are unique archives of past methane emissions. …
Professor Jürgen Mienert, founding director of CAGE, retires
Professor Mienert has dedicated his scientific pursuits to the response of polar continental margins to …
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CAGE research featured in new geological exhibition at museum in Tromsø
The new permanent exhibition at The Arctic University Museum of Norway tells the story of …
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“Oasis of life”- paper one of the most downloaded, highlighting benefits of Open Access publishing
Emmelie Åström was the first author on the article in Limnology and Oceanography, exploring Arctic …
Fresh water found in the Norwegian Sea
The discovery was made at 800 meters below the surface in two small canyons on …
August
August’s photo of the month has been submitted by UiT & CAGE graphic designer/photographer Torger …
Changes in ice volume control seabed methane emissions
New research shows that episodes of methane emission from the seabed off western Svalbard correlate …
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Unusual mucous-like substance found buried within seafloor sediment
The location and microbial composition of recently found biofilms are challenging beliefs about methane diffusion …
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US Naval Academy visits CAGE
STEM students explore Norway For the second year in a row, students from the U.S. …
July
July’s photo of the month has been submitted by CAGE early career researcher Mariana da …
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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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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Listening for micro-earthquakes, hearing mega whales in the Arctic Ocean
How does the sound of a tiny tremor of the earth differ from the sound …
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Sea floor uplift after last ice age causes methane release in the Arctic today
Present-day release of methane from an area of the Arctic Ocean is an effect of …
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
We wish to thank all of our colleagues for support and fruitful collaborations in 2017. …
Substantial funding for cold loving bacteria research
Tromsø Research Foundation, has granted millions in funds to two projects important for CAGE: An …
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Exceptional score for CAGE
An international committee, assigned with mid-term evaluation of Centres of Excellence, gave CAGE an exceptional …
Dr. Ezat awarded the prestigious Newton International Fellowship
The high hanging fellowship will provide Mohamed Ezat, now postdoctoral researcher at CAGE, with an …
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New leadership at CAGE
Professor Karin Andreassen is the new director of Centre for Arctic Gas Hydrate, Environment and …
Exploring the canyons in Lofoten
The Lofoten islands are visited by millions of people each year. We made a different …