Limnology in the North American Arctic and Subarctic

Distribution of arctic lakes is noted and the literature reviewed. General problems in arctic limnology include thermal and trophic classifications, water circulation, productivity as compared with arctic marine waters, and comparison of arctic and alpine lakes. Future research programs should compr...

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Published in:ARCTIC
Main Author: Rawson, D.S.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1954
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Online Access:https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/66897
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Summary:Distribution of arctic lakes is noted and the literature reviewed. General problems in arctic limnology include thermal and trophic classifications, water circulation, productivity as compared with arctic marine waters, and comparison of arctic and alpine lakes. Future research programs should comprise a reconnaissance of lakes in the Canadian Arctic, intensive investigation of selected lakes and a river, expansion of Ungava work and general studies on distribution of fresh-water fish. Cooperation between limnologists, plant ecologists, and geologists is urged.