The 3rd research cruise of RV “Academic Mstislav Keldysh” (21 September – 25 October) is a continuation of a large-scale study of the Arctic, particularly the East Siberian Arctic shelf as a source of greenhouse gases of global importance. The basic theory is that the degradation and underwater permafrost melting lead to huge methane emissions, affecting the climate system of the whole planet.
The research group consists of more than 70 people, including 5 “Split” experts.