Experimental Marine Ecology Along the Open Coastline of the Western Antarctic Peninsula

Schoenrock, K. M., Amsler, A., McClintock, J. B. and Baker, B. J. (2012) Experimental Marine Ecology Along the Open Coastline of the Western Antarctic Peninsula. In: Diving For Science 2012: Proceedings of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences 31st Scientific Symposium, Monterey, CA, USA, 24-29 Sep 2012, pp. 186-192. ISBN 9780980042368

Abstract

Although every region where science diving occurs has unique challenges, one of the most formidable diving regions is Antarctica, from McMurdo Sound to the western Antarctic Peninsula. Along the open coastline of the western Antarctic Peninsula challenges differ from areas of Antarctica with year round ice cover. They can range from encounters with megafauna to the extreme environmental characteristics of the continent. Common science diving protocols and techniques need to be adapted in order to deal with these challenges and perform ecological field experiments. This presentation discusses these protocols and techniques in reference to the work done by the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of South Florida. The ecological work is multi-disciplinary and includes chemical ecology, drug discovery, algal physiology, and climate change.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Schoenrock, Dr Kathryn
• Authors: Schoenrock, K. M., Amsler, A., McClintock, J. B., and Baker, B. J.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
• ISBN: 9780980042368