Day 9 began under brilliant sunshine, with a vast expanse of sea ice surrounding Oden. Far off on the horizon, we could make out an iceberg together with a superior mirage above it. Every day on the expedition brings something new and fascinating.
Hanna Farnelid at the Linnaeus University leads the research school during Canada–Sweden Arctic Ocean 2026 which starts on August 10. The programme gives early-career researchers the opportunity to combine theory, fieldwork and international collaboration in the central Arctic Ocean.
Kristineberg Marine Research Station has acquired a new research vessel. After being christened on 10 June, R/V Broms is now on its way to its new home port on Sweden’s west coast. The vessel will play an important role in ongoing investments at Kristineberg and will strengthen opportunities for research, education and the development of new marine technologies.
The Swedish Polar Research Secretariat participated in the 28th European Research Vessel Operators (ERVO) Meeting in Trieste, Italy, together with colleagues from the Swedish Research Vessel Network (SON), including R/V Svea, R/V Skagerak and I/B Oden.