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Research Project: OASIS
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Abstract: The project OASIS aims at describing the functioning characteristics of seamount ecosystems. OASIS‘ holistic approach to investigate seamount ecosystems integrates hydrographic, biogeochemical and biological information. Based on two case studies, OASIS will yield an advanced mechanistic understanding of the processes characterizing seamount ecosystems, and their influence on the surrounding ocean. The scientific results, condensed in a conceptual ecosystem model, will be applied to outline a model management plan as well as site-specific management plans for the seamounts investigated. |
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| Research Project Information | |
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Runtime:
2002-12-01
until
2005-11-30
Project coordination:
Bernd Christiansen (University of Hamburg)
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Objective 1: To identify and describe the physical forcing mechanisms effecting seamount systems Objective 2: To assess the origin, quality and dynamics of particulate organic material within the water column and surface sediment at seamounts. Objective 3: To describe aspects of the biodiversity and the ecology of seamount biota, to assess their dynamics and the maintenance of their production. Objective 4: Modelling the trophic ecology of seamount ecosystems. Objective 5: Application of scientific knowledge to practical conservation.
Further information on this research project in the WWW:
- http://www.rrz.uni-hamburg.de/OASIS
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