EventThe floating laboratory Oden has been drifting through Arctic sea ice since 18 September 2026, conducting climate and wildlife research until late 2027. The latest report details the on‑board ocean‑observation tools—such as the CTD and turbulence instruments—that allow scientists to record temperature, salinity, currents and biological samples across the water column beneath the ice.
Scientists aboard the Swedish research vessel Oden are using CTD casts and helicopter‑deployed instruments to sample ocean properties beneath Arctic ice, linking physical, chemical and biological data to better understand Arctic circulation and climate impacts.
A floating laboratory has begun drifting through Arctic sea ice, carrying scientists to study climate and wildlife until late 2027, delivering in‑situ observations that will enhance understanding of sea‑ice dynamics and Arctic ecosystems.
