Fatty acid composition, element concentration and isotope ratios of sea ice algae sampled in Rijpfjorden, Svalbard ...

• Main Authors: Leu, Eva, Wiktor, Jozef M, Søreide, Janne E, Berge, J, Falk-Petersen, Stig
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: PANGAEA 2010
• Subjects: International Polar Year 2007-2008 IPY; ice algae; International Polar Year; IPY; Rijpfjord*; Sea ice; Svalbard
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.1594/pangaea.815810; https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.815810

The accelerating decrease of Arctic sea ice substantially changes the growth conditions for primary producers, particularly with respect to light. This affects the biochemical composition of sea ice algae, which are an essential high-quality food source for herbivores early in the season. Their high...