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Marine systems in the Arctic

Marine systems in the Arctic

Published: September 28, 2009, 1:02 pm
Updated: September 28, 2009, 1:02 pm
Lead Author: International Arctic Science Committee
Topics: Climate Change Marine Ecology Oceans
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This article has been reviewed by the following Topic Editor: J. Emmett Duffy

This is Chapter 9 of the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment
Lead Author: Harald Loeng; Contributing Authors: Keith Brander, Eddy Carmack, Stanislav Denisenko, Ken Drinkwater, Bogi Hansen, Kit Kovacs, Pat Livingston, Fiona McLaughlin, Egil Sakshaug;  Consulting Authors: Richard Bellerby, Howard Browman,Tore Furevik, Jacqueline M. Grebmeier, Eystein Jansen, Steingrimur Jónsson, Lis Lindal Jørgensen, Svend-Aage Malmberg, Svein Østerhus, Geir Ottersen, Koji Shimada

 

Chapter 9: Marine Systems
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Physical oceanography
    9.2.1. General features
    9.2.2. Sea ice
    9.2.3. Ocean processes of climatic importance
    9.2.4. Variability in hydrographic properties and currents
    9.2.5. Anticipated changes in physical conditions
9.3. Biota
    9.3.1. General description of the Arctic biota community
    9.3.2. Physical factors mediating ecological change
    9.3.3. Past variability – interannual to decadal
    9.3.4. Future change – processes and impacts on biota
9.4. Effects of changes in ultraviolet radiation
9.5. The carbon cycle and climate change
9.6. Key findings
9.7. Gaps in knowledge and research needs

 

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International Arctic Science Committee (Lead Author);J. Emmett Duffy (Topic Editor) "Marine systems in the Arctic". In: Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). [First published in the Encyclopedia of Earth September 28, 2009; Last revised Date September 28, 2009; Retrieved February 9, 2012 <http://www.eoearth.org/article/Marine_systems_in_the_Arctic>

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International Arctic Science Committee International Arctic Science Committee was established in 1990, began operations in 1991 and today comprises 18 member countries. The IASC member organizations are national science organizations covering all fields of Arctic research. Each national member organization has a mechanism to provide ongoing contact between its IASC council member and its Arctic science community. IASC draws on this structure to identify scientific priorities, members of working groups, etc. An international science ... (Full Bio)

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