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Polar Research - 30 Years of the Polarstern

June 17, 2013

For three decades, the ice-breaker RV Polarstern has been a symbol of European polar research. It has taken thousands of scientists to the North and South Poles, enabling them to make major discoveries in marine and climate research.

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Michael Weber, a climatologist at the University of Cologne, made several expeditions on board the research vessel. He tells us about his work and life on board the floating marine lab.