EA11.3-7 Integrated processes in leads and polynyas - Det Internasjonale Polaråret 2007-2008

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EA11.3-7 Integrated processes in leads and polynyas

Time: Friday 11 June 14:00 - 16:00
Location : Jan Mayen 3

Theme 3. Polar ecosystems and biodiversity

Session 3-7. Integrated processes in leads and polynyas

14:00 Microbial evolution and the potential for horizontal gene transfer in sea ice
Presenter: R.E. Collins
14:15 Timing in Arctic ecosystems determines the effect of the Arctic ice algal and phytoplankton blooms on reproduction success and growth strategy of Arctic herbivorous zooplankton.
Presenter: Stig Falk-Petersen
14:30 Synthesis of biogenic carbon flow pathways in the flaw lead polynya system of the Amundsen Gulf (Beaufort Sea, Arctic Ocean)
Presenter: A. Forest
14:45 Interpretation of Acoustic Data to Study Arctic Cod (Boreogadus Saida) Winter Aggregations in the Amundsen Gulf (Southeastern Beaufort Sea).
Presenter: M. Geoffroy
15:00 Investigating microbial communities on particles in two Arctic polynyas: Does terrestrial input affect community structure and hydrolytic activity?
Presenter: C.T.E. Kellogg
15:15 Storm Swell Induced Fracturing of the Summer Perennial Pack Ice in the Southern Beaufort Sea
Presenter: M.G. Asplin
15:30 Winter ecology of Common Eiders in polynya and floe edge habitats of eastern Hudson Bay, Canada.
Presenter: J.P. Heath