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Into the Deep
Polarstern's mission to uncover the mysteries of our oceans
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Set Sail for Antarctica
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Seven Weeks at Sea
What the scientists experience during their stormy weeks at sea
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One of the Most Powerful Polar Exploration Vessels in the World
A double-walled icebreaker that can work at outdoor temperatures down to -50°C
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Hard Work on Deck
Explore how the scientists and the crew of "Polarstern" work on board
Since 1982, international teams of scientists on the Polarstern have been investigating the atmosphere, sea ice, and ocean, and the seabed in the polar regions.
Smoke in the Water
Discover what Polarstern found at the bottom of the ocean
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Exploring the Deep Sea
Discover Black and White Smokers
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How Cameras See in the Dark Waters
Meet MARUM-QUEST 4000, the diving robot
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Ping! Surveying the Sea Floor
Sonar scanning the depths
Underwater Black Smokers
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Shimmering Waters
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Beautiful Underwater Worlds
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Black Smoker with Yeti Crab
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Deep Sea Clams
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South Georgia
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Underwater World
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Sampling
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Looking for the hot vents and cold seeps in the Antarctic waters at a depth of over 3,000 meters.
Behind-the-Scenes of the Research
What do marine scientists do with the data they collect?
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Analyzing Earth's Memory
How scientists read sediments from the depths like a history book
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How Samples Are Taken 3,000 Meters Under Water
Discover how the Multicorer is used
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What Does The Bottom of the Ocean Look Like?
The scientists creating high-resolution maps of the seabed
Life at the Edge of the World
South Georgia: the gateway to Antarctica
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Remember the Whales!
Around 5,000 fin whales live in the waters around South Georgia
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The Island at the End of the World
Learn about the starting point of many famous, historical Antarctic expeditions
Take a Tour of the Ship
Narrated by Schiller
Life on Board in 360˚
See where the crew cooks, eats, and works out
Walk the Deck in 360˚
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Not Your Typical Office
From the bridge to the engine room
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Where the Science Happens
Take a tour of the tech