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Klaus M. Meiners is a leading polar oceanographer whose research centers on the rapidly changing sea-ice environments of both the Arctic and Antarctic. His work is pivotal in understanding the complex interactions between sea-ice physics, biogeochemistry, and ecosystem dynamics, particularly within the ice’s brine channels and the underlying water column. A key contribution is his leadership in the Surface Ocean–Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS) project, which investigates how polar oceans and sea ice—covering 15% of the Earth’s ocean surface—influence global climate. His most-cited paper (2023, 36 citations) synthesizes these critical interactions in a changing climate. Meiners is also renowned for his multidisciplinary field campaigns, such as the 2023 Saroma-ko Lagoon study in Japan, which integrated physics, chemistry, and biology to advance sea-ice observation technologies. Through this work, he has significantly advanced our understanding of under-ice water properties and the ecological role of sea ice, making his research essential for predicting future polar and global climate impacts.