Lecture outline Microbial ecology and communities
... vastness of microbes’ production is such that, even in the total absence of eukaryotic life, these processes would likely continue unchanged. Key Concepts for the Lecture: 1. The Marine Environment ● Marine vs terrestrial ● Light availability ● Buoyancy ● Oxygen availability ● Specific heat 2. What ...
... vastness of microbes’ production is such that, even in the total absence of eukaryotic life, these processes would likely continue unchanged. Key Concepts for the Lecture: 1. The Marine Environment ● Marine vs terrestrial ● Light availability ● Buoyancy ● Oxygen availability ● Specific heat 2. What ...
All You Need to Know About Gyres
... a. How does a gyre form? = A natural phenomenon of a rotating current system. Tropical gyres form near the Equator. b. What are the three forces that cause circulation of the gyre? = Three forces cause the circulation of a gyre: global wind patterns, Earth’s rotation, and Earth’s landmasses. Wind dr ...
... a. How does a gyre form? = A natural phenomenon of a rotating current system. Tropical gyres form near the Equator. b. What are the three forces that cause circulation of the gyre? = Three forces cause the circulation of a gyre: global wind patterns, Earth’s rotation, and Earth’s landmasses. Wind dr ...
Content review with outline and thought questions
... 3. What is chemosynthesis and how does it differ from photosynthesis? Chemosynthesis is a chemical process used by anaerobic microbes for producing organic compounds (food) from inorganic nutrients in the absence of sunlight. The chemosynthesizers rely on energy released from the chemical oxidation ...
... 3. What is chemosynthesis and how does it differ from photosynthesis? Chemosynthesis is a chemical process used by anaerobic microbes for producing organic compounds (food) from inorganic nutrients in the absence of sunlight. The chemosynthesizers rely on energy released from the chemical oxidation ...
APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO CONDUCT MARINE SCIENTIFIC
... In addition to these synoptic hydrography measurements, preliminary data analysis have shown the wide variability of currents along the Greenland coast: these needs to be fully monitored on timescales much finer than the bi-annual section in order to obtain reliable estimates of the overturning circ ...
... In addition to these synoptic hydrography measurements, preliminary data analysis have shown the wide variability of currents along the Greenland coast: these needs to be fully monitored on timescales much finer than the bi-annual section in order to obtain reliable estimates of the overturning circ ...
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
... oceans in climate change and the fact that close to 50% of the world's population living in coastal areas will suffer disproportionately from ocean warming, sea level rise, extreme weather events, and ocean acidification. Oceans Day underscored the importance of the UNFCCC negotiating text, which sh ...
... oceans in climate change and the fact that close to 50% of the world's population living in coastal areas will suffer disproportionately from ocean warming, sea level rise, extreme weather events, and ocean acidification. Oceans Day underscored the importance of the UNFCCC negotiating text, which sh ...
Ocean Model Working Group
... One of the main accomplishments this year of the Biogeochemistry Working Group (BGCWG) has been the incorporation of active land, ocean, and atmosphere carbon cycle modules into the CCSM1 physical framework (CCSM1 carbon-climate model). The land biogeochemistry module is based on a merging of Carneg ...
... One of the main accomplishments this year of the Biogeochemistry Working Group (BGCWG) has been the incorporation of active land, ocean, and atmosphere carbon cycle modules into the CCSM1 physical framework (CCSM1 carbon-climate model). The land biogeochemistry module is based on a merging of Carneg ...
Natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, droughts
... damage to the surrounding area was extensive. Volcanic eruptions have far reaching effects on regional and global climate. All eruptions throw huge clouds of sulphur dioxide gas into the atmosphere. When Pinatubo in the Philippines erupted in 1991 a plume of gas spiraled into the atmosphere and enve ...
... damage to the surrounding area was extensive. Volcanic eruptions have far reaching effects on regional and global climate. All eruptions throw huge clouds of sulphur dioxide gas into the atmosphere. When Pinatubo in the Philippines erupted in 1991 a plume of gas spiraled into the atmosphere and enve ...
Lab #2: Chemical Sedimentary Rocks
... about 30º north and south latitudes). As a consequence, most of the carbonate sediments are generated in shallow waters, and in particular in the photic zone. The photic zone is that part of the ocean waters where light penetration is enough to support photosynthesis, and it usually extends to a max ...
... about 30º north and south latitudes). As a consequence, most of the carbonate sediments are generated in shallow waters, and in particular in the photic zone. The photic zone is that part of the ocean waters where light penetration is enough to support photosynthesis, and it usually extends to a max ...
Mid ocean ridge worksheet
... Mid-Ocean Ridges 1. In what year did scientists discover mid-ocean ridges? 213 ________________________________ 2. Summarize how scientists were able to map out the ocean floor. 213 ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ...
... Mid-Ocean Ridges 1. In what year did scientists discover mid-ocean ridges? 213 ________________________________ 2. Summarize how scientists were able to map out the ocean floor. 213 ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ...
The Climate Change Fiasco
... to today’s figure of 390 ppm. This occurred following a number of years of rising ocean temperatures similar to recent times. This CO2 build up could be due to extra out-gassing of CO2 from the oceans due to the reduced solubility of CO2 in warmer waters. A similar situation could have occurred in ...
... to today’s figure of 390 ppm. This occurred following a number of years of rising ocean temperatures similar to recent times. This CO2 build up could be due to extra out-gassing of CO2 from the oceans due to the reduced solubility of CO2 in warmer waters. A similar situation could have occurred in ...
marine and esturian ecosystem-2012
... anaerobes. When cultured most oceanic bacteria grow more slowly and form smaller colonies than those from other environments. Many of them are capable of proteolysis. As with any other aquatic bacteria, marine bacteria can grow in extremely low concentrations of nutrients and hence are called oligot ...
... anaerobes. When cultured most oceanic bacteria grow more slowly and form smaller colonies than those from other environments. Many of them are capable of proteolysis. As with any other aquatic bacteria, marine bacteria can grow in extremely low concentrations of nutrients and hence are called oligot ...
The US Military on the Front Lines of Rising Seas
... As high tide reaches farther inland, significant land loss is possible, in both the intermediate and highest scenarios, at many of the installations analyzed. Dark blue represents the percentage of total base area that floods with daily high tides in 2050; such land is conservatively considered a lo ...
... As high tide reaches farther inland, significant land loss is possible, in both the intermediate and highest scenarios, at many of the installations analyzed. Dark blue represents the percentage of total base area that floods with daily high tides in 2050; such land is conservatively considered a lo ...
274 - CIESM
... The surveyed area demonstrated circulation dependent high patchiness in distribution of surface Chl a. The analyses of satellite measurements obtained from MODIS satellite show a drop in surface chlorophyll for 20%, from Feb 20th to Mar 3rd 2015. The phenomenon of the open sea vertical convection, k ...
... The surveyed area demonstrated circulation dependent high patchiness in distribution of surface Chl a. The analyses of satellite measurements obtained from MODIS satellite show a drop in surface chlorophyll for 20%, from Feb 20th to Mar 3rd 2015. The phenomenon of the open sea vertical convection, k ...
Hemispheric asynchrony of abrupt climate change. Science 304
... climate changes contributes to a better understanding of the mechanisms driving them. The school of thought that favors synchronous change in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere climate on a millennial time scale cites the timing of glacial advances and vegetation changes in New Zealand and Chile ( ...
... climate changes contributes to a better understanding of the mechanisms driving them. The school of thought that favors synchronous change in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere climate on a millennial time scale cites the timing of glacial advances and vegetation changes in New Zealand and Chile ( ...
One Hundred Sixth Congress Of the United States of America
... To establish a Commission on Ocean Policy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Section 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the “Oceans Act of 2000.” ...
... To establish a Commission on Ocean Policy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Section 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the “Oceans Act of 2000.” ...
Resource Booklet for IB practice question 11
... Of great interest to marine scientists was the discovery of communities of animals living around deep vents on the ocean floor. From these vents pour large quantities of heated seawater which contain high quantities of hydrogen sulfides and dissolved minerals. These vents occur where tectonic plates ...
... Of great interest to marine scientists was the discovery of communities of animals living around deep vents on the ocean floor. From these vents pour large quantities of heated seawater which contain high quantities of hydrogen sulfides and dissolved minerals. These vents occur where tectonic plates ...
A Look at Important Marine Areas in the U.S. Beaufort and Chukchi
... Sound decision-making about the future of the U.S. Arctic Ocean must include an understanding of how its marine ecosystems function. Although all areas of the U.S. Chukchi and Beaufort seas contribute to ecological integrity, some are especially vital to the health of that ecosystem. An extensive re ...
... Sound decision-making about the future of the U.S. Arctic Ocean must include an understanding of how its marine ecosystems function. Although all areas of the U.S. Chukchi and Beaufort seas contribute to ecological integrity, some are especially vital to the health of that ecosystem. An extensive re ...
Plankton and Fisheries in Devon
... Plankton, consisting of mostly microscopic plants (phytoplankton, Figure 1) and animals (zooplankton, Figure 2) ranging in size from microscopic single celled animals to jellyfish, which may be very large, but including the larval stages of fish and shellfish as well as other bottom living and sea s ...
... Plankton, consisting of mostly microscopic plants (phytoplankton, Figure 1) and animals (zooplankton, Figure 2) ranging in size from microscopic single celled animals to jellyfish, which may be very large, but including the larval stages of fish and shellfish as well as other bottom living and sea s ...
PSYCHROPHILIC VERSUS PSYCHROTOLERANT BACTERIA œ
... surface water samples from the Lazarev Sea were studied for CFUs as well as activity. Bacterial production reached higher values at 1°C while bacterial numbers had higher values at 22°C (Table 1). As deep water communities showed higher activities as well as CFUs at 22°C (Table 1) different proporti ...
... surface water samples from the Lazarev Sea were studied for CFUs as well as activity. Bacterial production reached higher values at 1°C while bacterial numbers had higher values at 22°C (Table 1). As deep water communities showed higher activities as well as CFUs at 22°C (Table 1) different proporti ...
Antarctic Temperature and Sea Ice Trends over the Last
... The authors conclude by saying, “Continental Antarctic cooling, especially the seasonality of cooling, poses challenges to models of climate and ecosystem change.” Turner, et al (2005) analyzed 19 long-term stations reporting temperature, sea level pressure, and wind speed over the Antarctic contine ...
... The authors conclude by saying, “Continental Antarctic cooling, especially the seasonality of cooling, poses challenges to models of climate and ecosystem change.” Turner, et al (2005) analyzed 19 long-term stations reporting temperature, sea level pressure, and wind speed over the Antarctic contine ...
Effects of global warming on oceans
Global warming can affect sea levels, coastlines, ocean acidification, ocean currents, seawater, sea surface temperatures, tides, the sea floor, weather, and trigger several changes in ocean bio-geochemistry; all of these affect the functioning of a society.