Setting Sail on a Climate Crusade: Arved Fuchs's Journey for "Ocean Change" 2025
Sailor Arved Fuchs embarks on the 'Ocean Change' voyage in 2025. - Arved Fuchs Prepares for the 2025 Ocean Change Platform
All hands on deck as Arved Fuchs, the fearless polar explorer, embarks on the latest leg of his "Ocean Change" expedition! His trusty vessel, the historic sailing ship "Dagmar Aaen", set sail from Flensburg on Sunday, marching forward in the fight against climate change and marine degradation. Fuchs shared some insights with the German Press Agency before casting off, mentioning, "We've been at this for a decade, and the two issues are inextricably linked." A firm believer in interdisciplinary work, he teams up with numerous research institutions.
This year, "Ocean Change" heads to the eastern Baltic Sea, a delicate inner sea, charging through the North Sea and the eastern Atlantic. Key ports of call include Stralsund, Greifswald, and Swinoujscie (Poland), Klaipeda (Lithuania), Riga (Latvia), Gotland (Sweden), before venturing across the Kattegat and Skagerrak into the North Sea. A stopover on Föhr is scheduled, followed by a cross of the English Channel towards Brittany and Cornwall, ultimately ending up back in Flensburg by late August (weather conditions permitting).
The "Dagmar Aaen" and her crew ambush data in research-sparse areas
The "Dagmar Aaen" is more than just a seaworthy vessel; it's a veritable research machine, gathering valuable data in areas where research ships are few and far between. According to Fuchs, "We're essentially filling in the gaps." Equip with smart measurement technology, the crew ensures that precious data finds its way into the right hands.
"Ocean Change," founded by Fuchs back in 2015, is an interdisciplinary project designed to explore changes in the oceans and their impact on the climate and surrounding landscapes.
- Arved Fuchs
- Climate Change
- Marine Protection
- Climate
- Flensburg
- Citizen Science
- North Sea
- Atlantic
- German Press Agency
[1]: The project involves collaborations with projects like "Sailing for Oxygen" and "EyeOnWater," promoting active citizen engagement in marine data collection.
[2]: Marine research institutions like the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) collaborate with Fuchs's team, employing equipment like Argofloats and drifting buoys for precise data collection.
[3]: The ten-member crew of the "Dagmar Aaen" includes engineers who have masterfully engineered equipment like the OceanPack, ensuring optimal functionality and helping keep the vessel running smoothly.
- Arved Fuchs's interdisciplinary project, "Ocean Change," collaborates with initiatives like "Sailing for Oxygen" and "EyeOnWater," fostering active citizen involvement in marine data collection.
- Marine research institutions, such as the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW), work with Fuchs's team, using technologies like Argofloats and drifting buoys for precise data collection.
- The engineers on the "Dagmar Aaen" have meticulously crafted equipment like the OceanPack, enhancing its functionality and ensuring the smooth operation of the vessel.
