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Milan Beck

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Freezing Fucus

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During the field phase of my PhD I have stayed in Ny Alesund (Svalbard) for almost a year now and have seen Fucus distichus - the object of my study - in many different shapes and forms. By far the most impressive and beautiful was this year in April when a mixture of extremely cold temperatures, retreating tides and splashing waves encased the algae in shimmering droplets of water creating a surreal and dreamy scenery. Frozen in time and space, this picture showcases the impressive physiological plasticity and resilience of Arctic intertidal Macroalgae and how they are able to survive the most extreme conditions.