Expedition to Antarctica

Henri and Cedric have collected thousands of specimens in their fykes and special nets. They also photographed the observed species and, in some cases, sampled DNA for future genetic research.

Fykes away!

Preliminary observations made aboard show that they have discovered about fifteen new species varying between 3 mm and 10 cm.

Bringing in the net

Henri prepares the catch for DNA sampling

Epimeria sp.

Back in Belgium, accurate research will complete their work at sea. In this, they contribute to the international programme “Census of Antarctic Marine Life” within the scope of the International Polar Year 2007-2009.

More information on our researchers in the polar regions in the following web articles: ‘Witnesses to the future’ and 'Expedition to the Arctic Region'.

Eusirus sp.

Diversity of antarctic amphipods