Hauke Flores

Dr. Hauke Flores is a marine biologist at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), specializing in polar ecosystems and their response to climate change. His work focuses on sea-ice-associated fauna, Arctic and Antarctic biogeochemical processes, and the ecological impacts of ice loss. He leads research on key species like Arctic cod and Antarctic krill, emphasizing their roles in food webs and carbon cycling.

His expertise includes polar oceanography, ecological modeling, and interdisciplinary projects such as the MOSAiC expedition. He advises policy groups like the Arctic Council's CBMP-CAFF initiative, linking science to conservation. Flores' research addresses climate-driven shifts in biodiversity, ecosystem services, and fisheries sustainability, with findings published in top journals like Biogeosciences and Ecological Applications.

Awarded the Heinrich Award for climate science contributions, he also engages in education through lectures and seminars, bridging polar research with broader environmental challenges.