Coastal Bioluminescence: A Collaboration on Sources, Population Dynamics and Critical Instrumentation
Abstract
Our long-term goals center on understanding the mechanisms and adaptive significance of all forms of marine bioluminescence (BL). Within that broad scope, emphasis is on physically excitable coastal BL because of its relevance to Navy interests and because the complex structure of coastal zone biota invites study of the impact of BL on population dynamics. Recognizing the need for BL detectors for use on the many platforms employed in coastal zone research and Navy survey work, we have made a major effort to develop and demonstrate reliable, versatile and convenient instrumentation for this work. With continuing deployments of the Multipurpose Bioluminescence Bathyphotometer (MBBPG3) from several platforms in various environments, we expect our understanding of the geography and seasonal variability of BL in the coastal environment to improve significantly.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA613574
Entities
People
- James F. Case
Organizations
- University of California, Santa Barbara