The US Southern Ocean Global Ocean Ecosystems Dynamics Program

The article presents information on the U.S. Southern Ocean Global Ocean Ecosystem Dynamics program (US SO GLOBEC). It was aimed at understanding the environmental and biological factors that contribute to enhanced Antarctic krill growth, reproduction, recruitment and survivorship, as well as the in...

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Main Authors: Hofmann, Eileen E., Klinck, John M., Costa, Dan P., Daly, Kendra L., Torres, Joseph J.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: ODU Digital Commons 2011
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/ccpo_pubs/91
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1108&context=ccpo_pubs
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Summary:The article presents information on the U.S. Southern Ocean Global Ocean Ecosystem Dynamics program (US SO GLOBEC). It was aimed at understanding the environmental and biological factors that contribute to enhanced Antarctic krill growth, reproduction, recruitment and survivorship, as well as the interactions between Antarctic krill and its predators and competitors. The highlights of US SO GLOBEC research are also discussed.