Analyses of water and microbial mat samples collected from two ponds at Luther Peak, near Cape Hallett
Entry ID: K081_2003_2005_NZ_3

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Summary
Abstract: Freshwater ponds have long been recognised as an important local biodiversity element in the Antarctic landscape. To broaden the understanding of pond systems within the Ross Sea region of Antarctica survey work was carried out below Luther Peak, near Cape Hallett. The investigation would test the hypothesis that the gradient in climatic severity associated with latitudinal and altitudinal ... View entire text
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  N: -72.37   S: -72.37   E: 169.89   W: 169.89

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Start Date: 2004-01-11
Stop Date: 2004-01-19
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Publications/References
McGwire, K. C., G. M. Hargreaves, R. B. Alley, T. J. Popp, D. B. Reusch, M. K. Spencer, K. C. Taylor. 2008. An integrated system for optical imaging of ice cores. Cold Regions Science and Technology, Volume 53, Issue 2, Pages 216-228.

McGwire, K.C., J.R. McConnell, R.B. Alley, J.R. Banta, G.M. Hargreaves, and K.C. Taylor. 2008. Dating Annual Layers of a Shallow Antarctic Ice Core with an Optical Scanner. Journal of Glaciology 54(188):831-838.
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DIF Creation Date: 2009-06-01
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