Quantifying Trophic and Demographic Rates of Plankton-Rich Layers in East Sound, Orcas Island, Washington

Abstract

The goal of this research is to develop a mechanistic understanding and predictive capability of how biological processes affect plankton patch formation, persistence and decline. This goal will be addressed by concurrent characterization of the physical, chemical and biological parameters associated with patch occurrence and dissipation with biologically meaningful resolution (meters and days).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA521828

Entities

People

  • Susanne Menden-deuer

Organizations

  • University of Rhode Island

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Biological Processes
  • Boats
  • Dilution
  • Ecology
  • Genetic Variation
  • Hydrobiology
  • Marine Biology
  • Measurement
  • Observation
  • Oceanography
  • Physical Properties
  • Phytoplankton
  • Plankton
  • Productivity
  • Scintillation Counters
  • Zooplankton

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Marine Ecotoxicology
  • Theoretical Analysis.