# Polar Research

- **Website:** <https://polarresearch.at>
- **Primary alias:** `polarresearch.at`

## Description

The Austrian Polar Research Institute (APRI) is a collaborative research consortium dedicated to advancing knowledge in polar sciences. Comprising approximately 50 scientists from esteemed organizations such as the University of Vienna, the University of Innsbruck, and GeoSphere Austria, APRI focuses on three key research areas: Polar Ecology, Cryosphere & Climate, and Social & Cultural Systems.

In Polar Ecology, APRI explores the evolutionary and ecological adaptations of polar organisms, examining their roles in global biogeochemical cycles. The Cryosphere & Climate division investigates the impact of climate change on polar ice, delving into phenomena like the disintegration of the northern Larsen Ice Shelf and paleo-temperature interpretations from Antarctic ice cores. Meanwhile, the Social & Cultural Systems research addresses the historical and contemporary dynamics of indigenous and migrant populations in Arctic regions.

Overall, APRI aims to facilitate collaboration among researchers, support early-career scientists, and enhance the visibility of Austrian polar research on an international platform. Through interdisciplinary initiatives, APRI fosters a vibrant dialogue about the pressing polar challenges faced today.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Earth Sciences _(under Science and Education)_
- 🧪 Environmental Science _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [facebook](https://facebook.com/austrianpolarresearchinstitute)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/austrian.polar.research)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idBvs2ZrJS/w/215/h/100/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1740753067247)
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| Name | Hex | Theme |
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| Shark | #1a1c1e | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- Open Sans — asset _(google)_
- Rubik — asset _(google)_

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