Global Change Master Directorygsfc-gcmduso@mail.nasa.gov502013-05-24T05:06:39Zamd_nz Search: Parameters|BIOSPHEREhttp://mddemo.gsfc.nasa.gov/KeywordSearch/OpenSearch.do 339 0 http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K043_2008_2012_NZ_5Community composition survey at Terra Nova Bay with similar samples collected at Cape Evans Cape Armitage and Turtle Rock164.1231,-72.695,164.1231,-72.695166.399,-77.636,166.399,-77.636166.635,-77.851,166.635,-77.851166.4,-77.633,166.4,-77.633166.7757,-77.7443,166.7757,-77.7443166.24,-77.38,166.24,-77.38164.13,-74.38,164.13,-74.382008-11-24T00:00:00ZT00:00:00Z2012-06-29T04:00:00ZFive ice cores were collected from Terra Nova bay in the vicinity of Gondwana station. From each core the top, middle and bottom sections were sectioned and processed as described earlier. In addition, ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K122_1994_2012_NZ_2Population regulation and demography in Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) at three penguin colonies on Ross Island (Cape Bird, Cape Crozier and Cape Royds)166.1655,-77.5555,169.2705,-77.142166.43643,-77.21807,166.43643,-77.218071994-12-01T00:00:00ZT00:00:00Z2012-06-25T04:00:00ZThis study aims to investigate the factors regulating population size and colony distribution of Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) at three colonies on Ross Island (Cape Royds, Bird and Crozier) ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K001D_2010_2012_NZ_1Aeolian sediment in snow and on sea ice in Western in McMurdo Sound, and the Nansen Ice Shlelf in Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica165.9139,-77.76667,163.0,-76.816666162.4,-77.0,165.9139,-76.67167.0772,-77.8901,163.49976,-74.45974163.49976,-77.8901,167.0772,-74.839852010-10-26T00:00:00Z2010-11-25T00:00:00Z2011-11-22T00:00:00Z2011-12-25T00:00:00Z2012-06-15T04:00:00ZTo quantify the distribution, composition and overall flux of aeolian (windblown) sediment that accumulates on Ice shelves and annual sea ice in the SW Ross Sea region and is subsequently released ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K122_1981_2012_NZ_1Census data using aerial photographs on the number of breeding Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) at colonies in the Ross Sea Region158.7833,-77.53,171.183,-66.721981-12-06T00:00:00ZT00:00:00Z2012-06-15T04:00:00ZData are of numbers of breeding pairs of Adelie penguins(Pygoscelis adeliae)in the Ross Sea region colonies counted from aerial photographs. Photographs were taken from either a helicopter or from ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K020_2008_2012_NZ_1GIS analysis, biological samples (soil microorganism, invertebrate and plant), automatic weather station data and vegetation and invertebrate surveys to determine the terrestrial biocomplexity of the McMurdo Dry Valleys163.6076,-78.1605,164.4656,-77.9976163.73714,-78.17003,163.80022,-78.117645163.57486,-78.1555,164.0503,-78.13208163.73714,-78.17003,163.82254,-78.10072163.57486,-78.16053,163.88843,-78.13208163.67592,-78.09698,163.91064,-78.02384161.87634,-78.14442,163.76472,-77.49868161.38937,-78.0955,163.83333,-77.33517160.49257,-78.09498,163.78983,-77.41782008-11-07T00:00:00Z2009-01-28T00:00:00Z2010-02-01T00:00:00Z2011-01-14T00:00:00Z2011-01-08T00:00:00Z2011-01-20T00:00:00Z2011-02-01T00:00:00Z2012-01-15T00:00:00Z2012-01-14T00:00:00Z2012-01-24T00:00:00Z2012-06-15T04:00:00ZThe McMurdo Dry Valleys are the largest area of snow-free land in Antarctica. Managers ability to promote and protect these areas would benefit if we knew the biodiversity present and what controls ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K025_2011_2012_NZ_3Biodiversity, Dynamics and Metabolics of Heterogeneous Meltwater Ponds165.54144,-78.01649,165.55963,-78.014312012-01-13T00:00:00Z2012-01-18T00:00:00Z2012-06-11T04:00:00ZMicrobial biodiversity and community dynamics within and between selected melt water ponds near Bratina Is will help to identify environmental drivers within ponds. Research will examine the metabolic ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K021_1998_2012_NZ_1Fungi isolates from physical samples (soil, rock, wood, foodstuff, air, artifacts, etc) from heroic era sites in the Ross Sea Region to determine fungal biodiversity162.5333,-77.8472,169.4,-71.3162.32,-77.5,169.24,-71.18166.1952,-77.8541,169.1888,-77.63751999-01-17T00:00:00Z2012-01-29T00:00:00Z2012-06-08T04:00:00ZPhysical samples of soil, rocks, wood, foodstuffs, air and artifacts were collected from six Heroic era sites in the Ross Sea Region over the period of January 1999 to January 2008. These sites included ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K023_2008_2012_NZ_1Life at the Extreme: Resolving the Genetic Basis of Microbial Endemism in the Super-Heated Soils of Mt Erebus, Antarctica167.1114,-77.5517,167.1114,-77.5517167.1108,-77.5294,167.1527,-77.5183167.08722,73.475,167.62,77.549446167.0858,77.50882,167.20859,77.53432009-01-23T00:00:00Z2009-01-23T00:00:00Z2009-11-21T00:00:00Z2009-11-26T00:00:00Z2011-11-21T00:00:00Z2011-12-08T00:00:00Z2011-11-13T00:00:00Z2011-11-20T00:00:00Z2012-06-08T04:00:00ZThe study of high temperature extreme environments continues to challenge our understanding of the upper tolerances of microbial life and how life may have originated on earth and possibly other planets. ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K014_2009_2012_NZ_2Collection of Antarctic fish leeches from McMurdo Sound166.77,-77.885,166.311,-77.6352009-12-06T00:00:00Z2010-01-13T00:00:00Z2011-11-12T00:00:00Z2011-12-23T00:00:00Z2012-06-04T04:00:00ZSamples of Antarctic Trematomid fish leeches were fixed in alcohol and returned to New Zealand for identification and analysis.http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K014_2009_2012_NZ_1Investigation of the role of anti-freeze glyco-proteins in the circulation system of Antarctic fish166.77,-77.885,166.311,-77.6352009-12-06T00:00:00Z2010-01-13T00:00:00Z2010-10-25T00:00:00Z2010-12-03T00:00:00Z2011-11-12T00:00:00Z2011-12-23T00:00:00Z2012-06-04T04:00:00ZIn order to investigate how Antarctic fish deal with ice in their blood circulatory system, Trematomus bernacchii and Pagothenia borchgrevinki Antarctic fish were captured for experimental investigation. ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K123_2010_2012_NZ_3Environmental protection, management and classification of terrestrial ecosystems in the Ross Sea Region162.40018,-77.44644,160.937,-77.32796157.38,-85.25,171.55,-83.14162.68245,-77.56752,160.72768,-77.41661160.7291,-77.57142,162.5993,-77.445232011-12-25T00:00:00Z2012-01-23T00:00:00Z2010-12-21T00:00:00Z2011-01-10T00:00:00Z2012-05-31T04:00:00ZSoil samples from a diverse range of soil types have been collected from the Wright and Victoria Valley Systems, to determine whether soil distribution patterns aid prediction of microbial abundance ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K021_1998_2011_NZ_1Fungi isolates from physical samples (soil, rock, wood, foodstuff, air, artifacts, etc) from heroic era sites in the Ross Sea Region to determine fungal biodiversity162.5333,-77.8472,169.4,-71.3162.32,-77.5,169.24,-71.181999-01-17T00:00:00Z2010-01-31T00:00:00Z2012-05-31T04:00:00ZPhysical samples of soil, rocks, wood, foodstuffs, air and artefacts were collected from six Heroic era sites in the Ross Sea Region over the period of January 1999 to January 2008. These sites included ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K021_1998_2011_NZ_9Soil samples from Mout Fleming, Allen Hills and the McKelvey Valley to determine the fungal terrestrial biodiversity using cultures and molecular DNA techniques160.0,-77.5833,162.0,-77.3333161.23354,-77.25895,161.23354,-77.258952001-01-01T00:00:00Z2008-01-25T00:00:00Z2011-01-24T00:00:00Z2011-01-31T00:00:00Z2012-05-31T04:00:00ZSoil samples were taken from Mount Fleming (00-01), Allen Hills (03-04) and the McKelvey Valley (07-08) to ascertain terrestrial biodiversity at the sites, as determined by molecular DNA techniques ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K014_2009_2010_NZ_2Collection of Antarctic fish leeches from McMurdo Sound166.77,-77.885,-166.311,-77.6352009-12-06T00:00:00Z2010-01-13T00:00:00Z2011-11-12T00:00:00Z2011-12-23T00:00:00Z2012-05-23T04:00:00ZSamples of Antarctic Trematomid fish leeches were fixed in alcohol and returned to New Zealand for identification and analysis.http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K014_2009_2010_NZ_1Investigation of the role of anti-freeze glyco-proteins in the circulation system of Antarctic fish166.77,-77.885,166.311,-77.6352009-12-06T00:00:00Z2010-01-13T00:00:00Z2010-10-25T00:00:00Z2010-12-03T00:00:00Z2011-11-12T00:00:00Z2011-12-23T00:00:00Z2012-04-04T04:00:00ZIn order to investigate how Antarctic fish deal with ice in their blood circulatory system, Trematomus bernacchii and Pagothenia borchgrevinki Antarctic fish were captured for experimental investigation. ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K081_2009_2010_NZ_1Characterisation of aquatic resources in McMurdo Sound region of Antarctica: water chemistry, biological identity and genomic samples159.0,-80.0,166.69,-77.32009-12-24T00:00:00Z2010-01-19T00:00:00Z2010-10-10T00:00:00Z2011-01-15T00:00:00Z2012-01-10T00:00:00Z2012-01-23T00:00:00Z2012-02-07T05:00:00ZAquatic environments in Antarctica have changes over time with a changing climate. Small aquatic zones on the surface of glaciers ablation zones are comparatively constant and represent perhaps the ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K020_2009_2010_NZ_1Survey of invertebrates, lichen, mosses and soil microbiology in the Shackleton, Scott and Beardmore Glacier regions.-149.2517,-87.3447,170.7774,-83.48652011-01-11T00:00:00Z2011-01-20T00:00:00Z2012-02-07T05:00:00ZA survey of biodiversity in the Central and Southern Transantarctic mountains including: Invertebrates (Collembola, Acari, Nematoda, Tardigrada, Rotifera); Lichens, Mosses, and Soil microbiology. ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K122_1981_2008_NZ_1Census data using aerial photographs on the number of breeding Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) at colonies in the Ross Sea Region158.7833,-77.53,171.183,-66.721981-12-06T00:00:00ZT00:00:00Z2012-01-20T05:00:00ZData are of numbers of breeding pairs of Adelie penguins(Pygoscelis adeliae)in the Ross Sea region colonies counted from aerial photographs. Photographs were taken from either a helicopter or from ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K057_2011_2012_NZ_1Measurements of heart rate, ventilation rate and metabolic rate of Trematomus bernacchii.166.75,-77.85,166.75,-77.852011-10-14T00:00:00Z2011-11-23T00:00:00Z2012-01-19T05:00:00ZMeasurements of heart rate, ventilation rate and metabolic rate of Trematomus bernacchii subjected to elevated temperatures, including recovery from exercise and tolerance to hypoxia. The primary ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K122_2004_2005_NZ_4Aerial photographs and ground counts for assessing breeding success of Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) rookeries on Ross Island166.3,-77.53,169.55,-77.21661983-11-24T00:00:00ZT00:00:00Z2012-01-18T05:00:00ZIn conjunction with aerial photographs of the colonies ground truth counts were made since the 1983-1984 season at the Ross Island colonies. The number of occupied nests, nests with eggs, nests with ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K122_2004_2005_NZ_2Population regulation and demography in Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) at three penguin colonies on Ross Island (Cape Bird, Cape Crozier and Cape Royds)166.1655,-77.5555,169.2705,-77.1421994-12-01T00:00:00ZT00:00:00Z2012-01-18T05:00:00ZThis study aims to investigate the factors regulating population size and colony distribution of Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) at three colonies on Ross Island (Cape Royds, Bird and Crozier) ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K030_2001_2005_NZ_1Mutation and extinction rates in Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) populations from fossil bones and blood samples collected from several sites in the Ross Sea Region165.0,-78.0,170.0,-77.0163.0,-75.0,165.0,-74.52001-11-03T00:00:00Z2002-01-07T00:00:00Z2002-12-04T00:00:00Z2003-01-06T00:00:00Z2003-12-17T00:00:00Z2004-01-07T00:00:00Z2004-12-16T00:00:00Z2005-01-11T00:00:00Z2010-12-08T05:00:00ZRecent studies on the evolution of mitochondrial DNA in Adelie penguins has found high rates of mutation sparking a major controversy and raising the question of whether evolutionary rates are high ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K082_2001_2007_NZThe biodiversity of the coastal underwater marine benthic ecosystem in the Ross Sea Region163.5166,-77.6333,166.4,-74.66662003-11-02T00:00:00Z2007-11-07T00:00:00Z2010-12-08T05:00:00ZThe long term research program ICECUBE (Coastal Underwater Benthic Ecosystems) provides fundamental information on the structural and functional biodiversity of Antarctic coastal benthic ecosystems. ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K030_1996_1999_NZ_1The evolution of microsatellite and mitochondrial genes of Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) from DNA samples taken from stratified subfossil penguin bones at penguin colonies160.0,-78.0,170.0,-70.0141.0,-71.25,170.25,-66.51997-01-05T00:00:00Z1997-01-16T00:00:00Z1998-01-05T00:00:00Z1998-01-21T00:00:00Z1998-12-21T00:00:00Z1999-01-11T00:00:00Z2000-01-03T00:00:00Z2000-01-31T00:00:00Z2000-12-18T00:00:00Z2001-01-05T00:00:00Z2010-12-08T05:00:00ZEvolutionary changes in microsatellite and mitochondrial genes of Adelie penguins was investigated to provide knowledge about the genetic processes and mechanisms that give rise to variation and change ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K082_2001_2002_NZ_1The structural and functional diversity of the shallow-water benthic community at Cape Evans166.4145,-77.6347,166.4145,-77.63472001-11-06T00:00:00Z2008-11-19T00:00:00Z2010-12-08T05:00:00ZThe biodiversity of the seafloor community at Cape Evans was investigated to determine the structural and functional diversity of the benthic community and resurveyed over several seasons to assess ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K082_2001_2002_NZ_7The structural and functional diversity of the shallow-water benthic community at Dunlop Island and Spike Cape163.45,-77.3,163.55,-77.23332002-10-18T00:00:00Z2002-11-04T00:00:00Z2010-12-08T05:00:00ZThe biodiversity of the seafloor community at Dunlop Island and Spike Cape was investigated to determine the structural and functional diversity of the benthic community. A minimum of three sites, ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K082_2001_2002_NZ_8The structural and functional diversity of the shallow-water benthic community at Granite Harbour162.8667,-77.0,162.8667,-77.02007-11-02T00:00:00Z2007-11-19T00:00:00Z2010-12-08T05:00:00ZThe biodiversity of the seafloor community at Granite Harbour was investigated to determine the structural and functional diversity of the benthic community during the 07-08 season. Scuba based video ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K082_2001_2002_NZ_6The structural and functional diversity of the shallow-water benthic community at New Harbour163.5166,-77.5666,163.5166,-77.56662001-10-29T00:00:00Z2002-11-09T00:00:00Z2010-12-08T05:00:00ZThe biodiversity of the seafloor community at New Harbour was investigated to determine the structural and functional diversity of the benthic community and resurveyed over two seasons (01-02 and ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K082_2001_2002_NZ_2The structural and functional diversity of the shallow-water benthic community at Terra Nova Bay164.05,-74.683,164.1,-74.052003-01-16T00:00:00Z2006-11-27T00:00:00Z2010-12-08T05:00:00ZThe biodiversity of the seafloor community at Terra Nova Bay was investigated to determine the structural and functional diversity of the benthic community and to extend the latitudinal gradient survey ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K068_2005_2006_NZ_1The effects of increased PAR and UV on the xanthophyl cycle of Antarctic ice algae166.15,-77.55,166.15,-77.52005-10-27T00:00:00Z2005-11-11T00:00:00Z2010-10-28T04:00:00ZThe xanthophyll cycle is a photo-protection mechanism in phytoplankton which protects the photosynthestic machinery from damage by high light intensities. Sea ice algae in Antarctica live on the ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K019_2002_2003_NZ_1Analysis of ecstatic calls displays and nest parameters and their importance in Adelie penguin mate attraction, pair bonding and nest success166.405,-77.142,166.405,-77.142166.1655,-77.5555,166.1655,-77.5555169.2705,-77.4541,169.2705,-77.45412002-10-21T00:00:00Z2002-11-23T00:00:00Z2002-12-19T00:00:00Z2003-01-29T00:00:00Z2010-10-20T04:00:00ZMate recognition of adelie penguins is crucial to their breeding success in such an extreme environment. The importance of male ecstatic display, the role of factors including nest location and size ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K019_2000_2001_NZ_1Behavioural observations, recorded calls and breeding parameters as factors influencing the vocal behaviour of Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) 166.405,-77.142,166.405,-77.1422000-12-09T00:00:00Z2001-01-29T00:00:00Z2010-10-20T04:00:00ZFactors influencing the development and survival of Adelie penguins were investigated from the Cape Bird colony. The fieldwork focused on aspects of vocal recognition but parental care and chick development ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K081_2007_2008_NZ_3Meltwater geochemistry and biological characteristics of the Darwin Glacier region of Antarctica156.0,-80.0,160.0,-79.02009-01-13T00:00:00Z2009-01-29T00:00:00Z2010-09-29T04:00:00ZFreshwater ponds have long been recognised as an important local biodiversity element in the Antarctic landscape. A suite of relatively easily measured chemical and biological variables that provide ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K068_2009_2010_NZ_2Analysing toxicological impacts of contaminants on Notothenioid fish: Impacts of Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) 166.3958,-77.6378,166.3958,-77.63782009-10-23T00:00:00Z2009-10-30T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZTarget species Trematomus benacchii (n=72)from Cape Evans were collected live for the purpose of conducting a dose-response experiment in New Zealand on the live fish. Fish were dosed with different ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K082_2009_2010_NZ_1Benthic invertebrate community composition, sediment characteristics, and seafloor habitat structure of New Harbour163.5435,-77.5762,163.5435,-77.57622009-10-30T00:00:00Z2009-11-17T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZSCUBA-based sampling was conducted to determine benthic invertebrate community composition, sediment characteristics, and seafloor habitat structure of New Harbour, via core sampling and video. Specimens ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K160_2009_2010_NZ_1Bratina Island ponds planktonic community dynamics165.5333,-78.0167,165.5333,-78.01672009-11-09T00:00:00Z2009-11-12T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZThis study aimed to increase the knowledge of microbial biodiversity and the environmental factors which structure them paying special attention to the stratification transition zones within Bratina ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K065_2008_2009_NZ_1Collection of marine sediment, algae, invertebrate and fish samples from multiple sites at diveable depths in the Ross Sea Region166.6778,-77.8603,166.4223,-77.21872008-10-24T00:00:00Z2008-10-31T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZIn order to resolve the contribution of microbes (bacteria) in the benthic food web under the sea ice in Antarctica and to determine the level of recycling of carbon that occurs in the community, ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K025_2006_2007_NZDetermination of the unique evolutionary patterns that prevail in the Antarctic springtail (Gomphiocephalus hodgsoni)166.4383,-77.2222,166.4467,-77.2191163.9333,-78.0167,163.9333,-78.01672006-11-29T00:00:00Z2008-01-23T00:00:00Z2008-12-23T00:00:00Z2009-01-20T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZThe energetic budgets (activity) of Antarctic springtails (Gomphiocephalus hodgsoni) was investigated at Cape Bird, Ross Island and the Garwood Valley, McMurdo Dry Valleys to determine the unique ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K018_2009_2010_NZ_2Distribution of meroplankton in Granite Harbour in proximity to a glacier162.8858,-77.0156,162.8858,-77.01562009-11-27T00:00:00Z2009-12-01T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZPlankton was sampled at a 4 x 3 grid (100m apart) centred around S 77o00.910?; E 162o 58.978? between 21 Nov 2009 - 26 Nov 2009 to determine if there is a different larval community at different ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K068_2009_2010_NZ_1Investigation of levels of endocrine disrupting compounds in the Antarctic environment and food chain166.765,-77.8514,166.7692,-77.8506166.6444,-77.8486,166.7683,-77.8467166.6739,-77.8608,166.6739,-77.8608166.4153,-77.6347,166.4153,-77.6347166.5275,-77.6678,166.5275,-77.6678166.25,-77.9167,166.25,-77.91672009-10-10T00:00:00Z2009-10-30T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZThe study aims to quantify selected emerging Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) in sewage, and waters from Antarctica, and to study levels of EDCs in the food chain, including invertebrates, fish, ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K023_2008_2009_NZ_1Soil samples and temperature data from Tramway Ridge, Mt Erebus to determine the genetic capabilities and structure of microbial communities167.1114,-77.5517,167.1114,-77.5517167.1108,-77.5294,167.1527,-77.51832009-01-23T00:00:00Z2009-01-23T00:00:00Z2009-11-21T00:00:00Z2009-11-26T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZThe study of high temperature extreme environments continues to challenge our understanding of the upper tolerances of microbial life and how life may have originated on earth and possibly other planets. ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K066_2009_2010_NZ_1Soil, nematode, and springtail sample collection from Granite Harbour162.5254,-77.0163,162.467,-77.00652010-01-15T00:00:00Z2010-01-27T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZThe aim of this study was to determine aspects of the environmental physiology and phylogeography of Antarctic terrestrial invertebrates. Soil samples were collected from Granite Harbour for geochemical ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K043_2008_2009_NZ_2The biomass, productivity and biodiversity of algae and bacteria in Granite Harbour and the physical parameters of their environment162.89,-77.015,162.89,-77.0152008-11-15T00:00:00Z2008-11-27T00:00:00Z2009-11-16T00:00:00Z2009-12-29T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZThe total biomass, productivity and biodiversity of algae and bacteria from the sea ice and the water column was investigated in Granite Harbour. Sampling sites in the Granite Harbour area were used ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K043_2007_2008_NZ_1The biomass, productivity, physiology and grazing pressures of phytoplankton during the polar winter in the Ross Sea region166.6667,-77.85,166.6667,-77.85166.4,-77.6333,166.4,-77.63332007-08-24T00:00:00Z2007-09-27T00:00:00Z2008-09-04T00:00:00Z2008-10-05T00:00:00Z2009-08-25T00:00:00Z2009-10-09T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZWhat happens to primary production during the long polar night was investigated in the Ross Sea region. Phytoplankton samples were obtained from the water column at Cape Armitage and Cape Evans. Phytoplankton ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K018_2009_2010_NZ_1The depth distribution of meroplankton in the water column of Granite Harbour162.8858,-77.0156,162.8858,-77.01562009-11-27T00:00:00Z2009-12-01T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZPlankton was sampled at a single site (S 77o00.725?; E 162o 53.046?) between 27 Nov 2009 - 01 Dec 2009 about 1 km to the south of Granite Harbour Camp during the 09-10 season to determine if there ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K018_2002_2008_NZ_1The distribution and abundance patterns of meroplankton in the Ross Sea region166.6333,-77.85,166.6333,-77.85170.1833,-72.3472,170.1833,-72.3472164.2,-74.6333,164.2,-74.6333162.8841,-77.0121,162.8841,-77.0121162.8858,-77.0156,162.8858,-77.01562002-11-21T00:00:00Z2002-12-14T00:00:00Z2003-11-22T00:00:00Z2003-12-13T00:00:00Z2004-11-14T00:00:00Z2004-12-05T00:00:00Z2006-11-13T00:00:00Z2006-12-06T00:00:00Z2007-11-14T00:00:00Z2007-12-06T00:00:00Z2008-11-17T00:00:00Z2008-12-06T00:00:00Z2009-11-17T00:00:00Z2009-12-01T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZThe pelagic community of the Ross Sea consists of a permanent component (=holoplankton) and a temporary component which is primarily made up from the larval stages of benthic marine invertebrates ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K043_2008_2009_NZ_4The distribution, taxonomy, physiology and feeding habits of pelagic amphipods in the Ross Sea162.89,-77.015,162.89,-77.0152008-11-15T00:00:00Z2008-11-27T00:00:00Z2009-11-16T00:00:00Z2009-12-29T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZThe distribution, taxonomy, physiology and feeding habits of pelagic amphipods was investigated. Amphipods were collected by plankton tow over two seasons. Approximately 1200 individual amphipods ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K043_2008_2009_NZ_3The response of sea ice and brine water algae and bacteria to changes in salinity, temperature, light and UVB in Granite Harbour162.89,-77.015,162.89,-77.0152008-11-15T00:00:00Z2008-11-27T00:00:00Z2009-11-16T00:00:00Z2009-12-29T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZIn the 2008/2009 season, samples of the bottom ice algae and brine algae (within 30cm of the top of the ice) were subjected to temperature, salinity, light and UVB experiments and analysed with PAM ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K021_1998_2008_NZ_1Fungi isolates from physical samples (soil, rock, wood, foodstuff, air, artifacts, etc) from heroic era sites in the Ross Sea Region to determine fungal biodiversity162.5333,-77.8472,169.4,-71.31999-01-17T00:00:00Z2008-01-24T00:00:00Z2010-08-30T04:00:00ZPhysical samples of soil, rocks, wood, foodstuffs, air and artefacts were collected from six Heroic era sites in the Ross Sea Region over the period of January 1999 to January 2008. These sites included ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K081_2005_2006_NZ_1Microbial mat development and production variation in relation to physio-chemical variation in 13 ponds that all originated from one greater pond near Bratina Island on the McMurdo Ice Shelf165.3333,-78.0,165.3333,-78.02005-12-19T00:00:00Z2005-12-28T00:00:00Z2010-08-30T04:00:00ZMicrobial mat development and production varies from pond to pond due to the physio-chemical variation amongst the ponds. To study this variation a series of 13 ponds were selected that had originated ...