Polarstern (IMAGE) University of Alaska Fairbanks Caption The German research icebreaker RV Polarstern will transport the MOSAiC expedition through the central Arctic Ocean as it drifts past the North Pole towards the Atlantic Ocean while trapped in sea ice. Credit Photo by Alfred Wegener Institute/Mario Hoppmann Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.