NOAA Ocean and Great Lakes Acidification Research Plan
... Time series of atmospheric CO2 at Mauna Loa (in ppm) and surface ocean pH and pCO2 (µatm) at Ocean Station Aloha in the subtropical North Pacific Ocean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number of papers published on species’ response to ocean acidification per year, inclusive of re ...
... Time series of atmospheric CO2 at Mauna Loa (in ppm) and surface ocean pH and pCO2 (µatm) at Ocean Station Aloha in the subtropical North Pacific Ocean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number of papers published on species’ response to ocean acidification per year, inclusive of re ...
Understanding the marine environment – seabed habitat
... Species list generated from Hamon grab samples: Submarine structures in the mid-Irish Sea AoS ......................................................................................................................... 102 ...
... Species list generated from Hamon grab samples: Submarine structures in the mid-Irish Sea AoS ......................................................................................................................... 102 ...
Maerl Beds - Scottish Natural Heritage
... chalky skeleton and form small rounded nodules or short branched twig-like shapes called thalli (BIOMAERL team, 1999). In favourable conditions, these species can form extensive beds, typically 30% cover or more, mostly in coarse clean sediments of gravels and clean sands or muddy mixed sediments (O ...
... chalky skeleton and form small rounded nodules or short branched twig-like shapes called thalli (BIOMAERL team, 1999). In favourable conditions, these species can form extensive beds, typically 30% cover or more, mostly in coarse clean sediments of gravels and clean sands or muddy mixed sediments (O ...
Laurentian Subbasin - Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board
... 2.2.2.2 Drilling Activities ............................................................................................18 2.2.2.3 Associated Activities .......................................................................................20 2.2.2.4 Duration and Timing.............................. ...
... 2.2.2.2 Drilling Activities ............................................................................................18 2.2.2.3 Associated Activities .......................................................................................20 2.2.2.4 Duration and Timing.............................. ...
The geological cycle of plastics and their use as a stratigraphic
... and Rose, 2007) and a variety of biological indicators (Barnosky, 2014; Wilkinson et al., 2014). One further potential indicator is plastic, as this material has been manufactured in abundance since the mid-20th century. Plastics are key to the momentum of the technological revolution from the start ...
... and Rose, 2007) and a variety of biological indicators (Barnosky, 2014; Wilkinson et al., 2014). One further potential indicator is plastic, as this material has been manufactured in abundance since the mid-20th century. Plastics are key to the momentum of the technological revolution from the start ...
subtidal survey of the physical and biological features of esquimalt
... value of the lagoon as habitat for marine associated birds is similarly high. Much of the wildlife value of the lagoon is derived from these intertidal and backshore features, although the eelgrass beds and tidal channels are also important for certain bird species. In addition, the sheltered nature ...
... value of the lagoon as habitat for marine associated birds is similarly high. Much of the wildlife value of the lagoon is derived from these intertidal and backshore features, although the eelgrass beds and tidal channels are also important for certain bird species. In addition, the sheltered nature ...
The Distribution, Abundance and Ecology of
... satisfy nutritional requirements. Mixotrophic algae have been found to dominate the nanoplankton assemblage in some aquatic environments, and algal phagotrophy can account for a significant fraction of total bacterivory on occasion. The distribution and abundance of mixotrophic algae have not been w ...
... satisfy nutritional requirements. Mixotrophic algae have been found to dominate the nanoplankton assemblage in some aquatic environments, and algal phagotrophy can account for a significant fraction of total bacterivory on occasion. The distribution and abundance of mixotrophic algae have not been w ...
Thin Phytoplankton Layers: Characteristics
... of thin layers, resulting in the thinnest phytoplankton peaks being smeared or missed altogether (Donaghay et al. 1992). In the past 15 years we have seen a renaissance of thin layer observations, triggered by major advances in our ability to quantify thin layers of phytoplankton—and zooplankton, wh ...
... of thin layers, resulting in the thinnest phytoplankton peaks being smeared or missed altogether (Donaghay et al. 1992). In the past 15 years we have seen a renaissance of thin layer observations, triggered by major advances in our ability to quantify thin layers of phytoplankton—and zooplankton, wh ...
State of the Scotian Shelf Report Canadian Technical Report of
... Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Technical reports contain scientific and technical information that contributes to existing knowledge but which is not normally appropriate for primary literature. Technical reports are directed primarily toward a worldwide audience and ha ...
... Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Technical reports contain scientific and technical information that contributes to existing knowledge but which is not normally appropriate for primary literature. Technical reports are directed primarily toward a worldwide audience and ha ...
A global seamount classification to aid the scientific design of
... oceans, for a variety of reasons including historical as well as present day processes. This variation should be recognised before any sub-division based solely on physical factors occurs. Biogeographic units can be used as a first cut to evaluate whether the area of interest (e.g., North Atlantic) i ...
... oceans, for a variety of reasons including historical as well as present day processes. This variation should be recognised before any sub-division based solely on physical factors occurs. Biogeographic units can be used as a first cut to evaluate whether the area of interest (e.g., North Atlantic) i ...
Co-occurring Synechococcus ecotypes occupy four major
... occupy similar niches and represent examples of parallel evolution. We speculate that parallel evolution of ecotypes may be a common feature of diverse marine microbial communities that contributes to functional redundancy and the potential for resiliency. The ISME Journal (2016) 10, 333–345; doi:10 ...
... occupy similar niches and represent examples of parallel evolution. We speculate that parallel evolution of ecotypes may be a common feature of diverse marine microbial communities that contributes to functional redundancy and the potential for resiliency. The ISME Journal (2016) 10, 333–345; doi:10 ...
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... Noise generating activities ............................................................................................ 1 ...
... Noise generating activities ............................................................................................ 1 ...
Aquatic primary production in a high-CO2 world
... Figure 3. Types of co-limitation. Darkness of the tiles indicates productivity (rate or yield) standardized by maximum potential yield. Axes are relative amounts of each resource. (A) Serial co-limitation is consistent with Liebig’s law of the minimum. The addition of the primary resource (black arr ...
... Figure 3. Types of co-limitation. Darkness of the tiles indicates productivity (rate or yield) standardized by maximum potential yield. Axes are relative amounts of each resource. (A) Serial co-limitation is consistent with Liebig’s law of the minimum. The addition of the primary resource (black arr ...
aggregate dredging and the marine environment
... The coastal waters that surround the British Isles support a wide range of economic assets from fish and shellfish to mineral resources such as petrochemicals and aggregates, as well as providing sites for offshore renewable energy, cable routes, shipping and many other activities. It is now widely ...
... The coastal waters that surround the British Isles support a wide range of economic assets from fish and shellfish to mineral resources such as petrochemicals and aggregates, as well as providing sites for offshore renewable energy, cable routes, shipping and many other activities. It is now widely ...
Resource Booklet
... ‘‘My take home message is that the oceans have finally made it to the global arena as a sustainable development goal. It shows increased recognition of the vital role the oceans play in sustaining life. This further underpins the need for a more holistic approach in the management of the ocean syste ...
... ‘‘My take home message is that the oceans have finally made it to the global arena as a sustainable development goal. It shows increased recognition of the vital role the oceans play in sustaining life. This further underpins the need for a more holistic approach in the management of the ocean syste ...
Northeast Ocean Plan - Northeast Regional Planning Body
... along with other caretakers of New England’s marine environment—have joined forces to develop this Northeast Ocean Plan (Plan). The Plan is a direct outgrowth of an executive ...
... along with other caretakers of New England’s marine environment—have joined forces to develop this Northeast Ocean Plan (Plan). The Plan is a direct outgrowth of an executive ...
Gulf of Maine Symposium
... and policy objectives, constraints, and future influences on the management of marine resources, to share new developments in scientific knowledge regarding the Gulf of Maine, and to identify research priorities to meet future needs from an ecosystem-based approach. The symposium objectives were 1) ...
... and policy objectives, constraints, and future influences on the management of marine resources, to share new developments in scientific knowledge regarding the Gulf of Maine, and to identify research priorities to meet future needs from an ecosystem-based approach. The symposium objectives were 1) ...
Classifying the Biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage
... The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area contains the largest continuous coral reef system in the world as well as one of the world‘s most ecologically diverse ecosystems (figure 1). At 348 000km2, it is five times the size of Tasmania. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 established the G ...
... The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area contains the largest continuous coral reef system in the world as well as one of the world‘s most ecologically diverse ecosystems (figure 1). At 348 000km2, it is five times the size of Tasmania. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 established the G ...
Levine_etal_EMI_2012
... Levine, N. M., Varaljay, V. A., Toole, D. A., Dacey, J. W. H., Doney, S. C. and Moran, M. A. (2012), Environmental, biochemical and genetic drivers of DMSP degradation and DMS production in the Sargasso Sea. Environmental Microbiology. doi: 10.1111/j.14622920.2012.02700.x which has been published in ...
... Levine, N. M., Varaljay, V. A., Toole, D. A., Dacey, J. W. H., Doney, S. C. and Moran, M. A. (2012), Environmental, biochemical and genetic drivers of DMSP degradation and DMS production in the Sargasso Sea. Environmental Microbiology. doi: 10.1111/j.14622920.2012.02700.x which has been published in ...
of Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
... MARINE AND COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS OF ABU DHABI EMIRATE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ...
... MARINE AND COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS OF ABU DHABI EMIRATE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ...
Deep-Sea Corals: Special Issue of Current, the Journal of Marine
... depths. These deep-sea “forests” of gorgonian corals and reefs of stony corals were nearly unknown to science just a few years ago. But now scientists are finding that some of the sea’s most biologically diverse ecosystems are coral communities occurring far below depths where people used to think t ...
... depths. These deep-sea “forests” of gorgonian corals and reefs of stony corals were nearly unknown to science just a few years ago. But now scientists are finding that some of the sea’s most biologically diverse ecosystems are coral communities occurring far below depths where people used to think t ...
ecology of cold seep sediments
... activities, relevant features of the epibenthic megafauna are also included. The study of animalsediment interactions at cold seeps is unquestionably still in its infancy. Where appropriate, those classes of organism-sediment interactions that are relatively unknown, but could yield interesting insi ...
... activities, relevant features of the epibenthic megafauna are also included. The study of animalsediment interactions at cold seeps is unquestionably still in its infancy. Where appropriate, those classes of organism-sediment interactions that are relatively unknown, but could yield interesting insi ...
The Future of the World Heritage Convention for marine conservation
... While the ocean covers two-thirds of our planet, marine conservation has historically received less attention and resources than the protection of terrestrial sites. In the past twenty years, there has been a concerted international effort to change that, caused in part by a recognition that our oce ...
... While the ocean covers two-thirds of our planet, marine conservation has historically received less attention and resources than the protection of terrestrial sites. In the past twenty years, there has been a concerted international effort to change that, caused in part by a recognition that our oce ...
Paleoceanographical proxies based on deep-sea
... by the availability of food particles within the sediment, whereas in eutrophic systems a critical oxygen level decides down to what depth in the sediment most species can live (Figure 1). Some authors have suggested that oxygen concentration is not a major limiting factor for many taxa (e.g., Rathb ...
... by the availability of food particles within the sediment, whereas in eutrophic systems a critical oxygen level decides down to what depth in the sediment most species can live (Figure 1). Some authors have suggested that oxygen concentration is not a major limiting factor for many taxa (e.g., Rathb ...
Trash and Marine Debris - FTP Directory Listing
... waterways. Three key questions were asked: • Does the extent and magnitude of trash and marine debris vary among freshwater and marine habitats? • Does the extent and magnitude of trash and marine debris vary over time? • What types of trash and marine debris are most extensive or abundant? Marine m ...
... waterways. Three key questions were asked: • Does the extent and magnitude of trash and marine debris vary among freshwater and marine habitats? • Does the extent and magnitude of trash and marine debris vary over time? • What types of trash and marine debris are most extensive or abundant? Marine m ...