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Studies on the anaerobic sediments and underlying cyanobacterial mats from the McMurdo Ice Shelf
Entry ID:
K081_1996_2000_NZ_2
Summary
Abstract:
The pond ecosystems of the McMurdo Ice Shelf contain abundant growths of algae and cyanobacteria. The role of the anaerobic sediments underlying the cyanobacterial mats was investigated. Sediment samples were collected from several ponds to determine in situ rates of methanogenesis, methane oxidation and ammonium turnover. Sub-samples were used to determine sulfate reduction. All experiments were ...
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Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1997-01-13
Stop Date:
1997-01-27
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There are no remaining sediment samples in existence. Some data on the physical characteristics of sediments and mats and a large database on cyanobacterial toxin levels in the various mat systems at Bratina Island are held with the investigator. Please contact him for more information.
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COMPLETE
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Personnel
Role:
INVESTIGATOR
Phone:
+64 3 548 2319
Fax:
+64 3 546 9464
Email:
douglas.mountfort at cawthron.org.nz
Contact Address:
Cawthron Institute
98 Halifax Street East
Private Bag 2
City:
Nelson
Country:
New Zealand
Publications/References
Mountfort, D.O., Kaspar, H.F., Downes, M. And Asher, R.A. 1999. Partitioning effects during terminal carbon and electron flow in sediments of a low salinity meltwater pond near Bratina Island, McMurdo Ice Shelf, Antarctica. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 65: 5493-5499
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2005-09-22
Last DIF Revision Date:
2009-05-04
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