Can bottom ice algae tolerate irradiance and temperature changes?

• Main Authors: Rajanahally, M.A., Sim, D., Ryan, K.G., Convey, P.
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2014
• Subjects: Q Science (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/15558/

Sea ice algae are significant primary producers of the ice-covered marine environment, growing under typically cold, dim conditions. During ice break-up they are released to the water column, where temperatures can be several degrees higher and irradiance can increase by orders of magnitude. To dete...