Vulnerability of Southern Ocean biota to climate change
Most Southern Ocean life is specifically adapted to the unique Antarctic environment. This extensive region is characterized by low temperature, a glaciated coastline and distinct seasonality in sea-ice cover, light regime and biological productivity. Here, we examine the vulnerability of Southern O...
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ftdatacite:10.18124/d46p48 2023-05-15T14:01:22+02:00 Vulnerability of Southern Ocean biota to climate change Gutt, Julian Constable, Andrew Cummings, Vonda Hosie, Graham McIntyre, Trevor Mintenbeck, Katja Murray, Alison Peck, Lloyd Ropert-Coudert, Yan Saba, Grace K. Schofield, Oscar Schloss, Irene Stefels, Jacqueline Takahashi, Kunio 2016 https://dx.doi.org/10.18124/d46p48 https://www.environments.aq/information-summaries/vulnerability-of-southern-ocean-biota-to-climate-change/ en eng Antarctic Environments Portal Web published article Text article-journal ScholarlyArticle 2016 ftdatacite https://doi.org/10.18124/d46p48 2021-11-05T12:55:41Z Most Southern Ocean life is specifically adapted to the unique Antarctic environment. This extensive region is characterized by low temperature, a glaciated coastline and distinct seasonality in sea-ice cover, light regime and biological productivity. Here, we examine the vulnerability of Southern Ocean biota to recent changes to inform society and stakeholders about primary areas of concern and the most pressing fields for future study. Most species inhabiting the Southern Ocean are assumed to be sensitive to climate change. Growth of microalgae, the base of the food web, depends critically on sea-ice cover. Predicted sea-ice reduction will have cascading effects on higher trophic levels. Organisms living in the ice, krill, fish, penguins, seals, and whales will need to find new habitats or feeding grounds. However, thresholds of climatic conditions for population or community collapse are largely unknown. Some organisms might even benefit from climate change through increased reproduction and growth rates. Text Antarc* Antarctic Sea ice Southern Ocean DataCite Metadata Store (German National Library of Science and Technology) Antarctic Southern Ocean |
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Most Southern Ocean life is specifically adapted to the unique Antarctic environment. This extensive region is characterized by low temperature, a glaciated coastline and distinct seasonality in sea-ice cover, light regime and biological productivity. Here, we examine the vulnerability of Southern Ocean biota to recent changes to inform society and stakeholders about primary areas of concern and the most pressing fields for future study. Most species inhabiting the Southern Ocean are assumed to be sensitive to climate change. Growth of microalgae, the base of the food web, depends critically on sea-ice cover. Predicted sea-ice reduction will have cascading effects on higher trophic levels. Organisms living in the ice, krill, fish, penguins, seals, and whales will need to find new habitats or feeding grounds. However, thresholds of climatic conditions for population or community collapse are largely unknown. Some organisms might even benefit from climate change through increased reproduction and growth rates. |
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Gutt, Julian Constable, Andrew Cummings, Vonda Hosie, Graham McIntyre, Trevor Mintenbeck, Katja Murray, Alison Peck, Lloyd Ropert-Coudert, Yan Saba, Grace K. Schofield, Oscar Schloss, Irene Stefels, Jacqueline Takahashi, Kunio |
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Gutt, Julian Constable, Andrew Cummings, Vonda Hosie, Graham McIntyre, Trevor Mintenbeck, Katja Murray, Alison Peck, Lloyd Ropert-Coudert, Yan Saba, Grace K. Schofield, Oscar Schloss, Irene Stefels, Jacqueline Takahashi, Kunio Vulnerability of Southern Ocean biota to climate change |
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Gutt, Julian Constable, Andrew Cummings, Vonda Hosie, Graham McIntyre, Trevor Mintenbeck, Katja Murray, Alison Peck, Lloyd Ropert-Coudert, Yan Saba, Grace K. Schofield, Oscar Schloss, Irene Stefels, Jacqueline Takahashi, Kunio |
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Vulnerability of Southern Ocean biota to climate change |
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Vulnerability of Southern Ocean biota to climate change |
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vulnerability of southern ocean biota to climate change |
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