AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining: Greenland’s parliament backed a proposal to halt seabed mining exploration and exploitation through 2029, asking the government to draft legislation. The move reflects scientific uncertainty about impacts on marine life and fishing. Satellite Monitoring: Europe’s new Sentinel-3C satellite has sent back its first data, including elevation measurements of the Greenland Ice Sheet, supporting climate and ice research. Arctic Sea Ice: Researchers used ancient algae traces to refine winter ice projections, estimating future Arctic cover could shrink by about one million square kilometres more than earlier models suggested. Wildlife Health: Four Greenland polar bears tested positive for antibodies to bird flu, indicating prior exposure to H5N1. Fjord Research: The research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough deployed a fleet of robots for a study in a Greenland fjord.
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