Minimal effects of UVB radiation on Antarctic diatoms over the past 20 years

• Main Authors: Andrew McMinn, Heijins, H, Hodgson, D
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: 1994
• Subjects: Marine and estuarine ecology (incl. marine ichthyology); UV ozone Antarctic diatom; Antarctic; Antarctic Peninsula; Arthur Harbour; The Antarctic; Antarc*; Antarctica; Sea ice
• Online Access: https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Minimal_effects_of_UVB_radiation_on_Antarctic_diatoms_over_the_past_20_years/22889237

It has been suggested(1-3) that increased springtime UVB radiation caused by stratospheric ozone depletion is likely to reduce primary production and induce changes in the species composition of Antarctic marine phytoplankton. Experiments conducted at Arthur Harbour in the Antarctic Peninsula reveal...