Whats below the baltic Sea’s surface?
You may have spotted our Malizia Explorer sailing across the Baltic Sea over the past month as we completed three research legs together with GEOMAR. Often called a "time machine“, the Baltic Sea gives scientists a glimpse into the future: As one of the fastest warming seas on Earth and heavily affected by nutrient pollution, it helps researchers understand and predict what may lie ahead for marine ecosystems around the world.
So what did the scientists discover beneath the surface, and why does it matter?