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Small Scale Wave Activity in the Hydroxyl Airlow observed at Davis Station, Antarctica. Planetary Scale Mesopause Observing System conference. Foz do Iguacu, Brazil. October 4-8, 2002., 2002 (Ref: 10818)

Authors:

Lowe R.P.Burns G.B.Turnbull D.N.Phillips F.Klich G.Terkildsen M.DeSerranno R.Ward K.

Category 3: Abstract

Survey of South Polar Skuas ( Catharacta maccormicki ) for Blood Parasites in the Vestfold Hills Region of Antarctica Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 2002 (Ref: 10418)

Authors:

Jones H.I.Gallagher J.M.Miller G.D.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature

Thin blood smears prepared from 125 South Polar skuas (Catharacta maccormicki) at breeding islands and feeding sites in the Vestfold Hills region of Antarctica between December 1999 and Janurary 2000 did not contain hematozoa.

ERS scatterometer observations of Antarctic iceberg drift CERSAT NEWS, 1999 (Ref: 9037)

Authors:

Young N.W.

Category 3: Article

The Wind-mode of the ERS Active Microwave Instrument [AMI] provides frequent measurements of the microwave backscatter of the Antarctic region in an almost continuous sequence which commenced in August 1991.

A multiple trace gas diagnoses of the interannual variability in the global carbon cycle, 1992-2000 In: Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station Annual Scientific Meeting: abstracts 1999-2000, 2000 (Ref: 9998)

Authors:

Langenfelds R.L.Francey R.J.Steele L.P.Allison C.E.Pak B.C.Lloyd J.

Category 3: Conference paper

Monitoring of background atmospheric CO2 concentration in recent decades has revealed interannual growth rate variations (IAV) that are linked to the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO). However, the nature of this link is not well understood.

A multiple trace gas diagnoses of the interannual variability in the global carbon cycle, 1992-2000. Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station Annual Scientific Meeting: abstracts, Aspendale, Victoria, 2000 (Ref: 10005)

Authors:

Langenfelds R.L.Francey R.J.Steele L.P.Allison C.E.Pak B.C.Lloyd J.

Category 3: Abstract

Monitoring of background atmospheric CO2 concentration in recent decades has revealed interannual growth rate variations (IAV) that are linked to the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO). However, the nature of this link is not well understood.

Control of phytoplankton growth by iron and silicic acid availability in the subantarctic Southern Ocean: Experimental results from the SAZ Project Journal of Geophysical Research, 2001 (Ref: 10284)

Authors:

Hutchins D.A.Sedwick P.N.DiTullio G.R.Boyd P.W.Queguiner B.Griffiths F.B.Crossley C.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature

Subantarctic Southern Ocean surface waters in the austral summer and autumn are characterized by high concentrations of nitrate and phosphate but low concentrations of dissolved iron (Fe, ~0.05nM) and silicic acid (Si, <1µM).

Polymer types of small plastic particles in fur-seal scats from Macquarie Island PACON 2001 Proceedings. Symposium on environmental technologies for sustainable maritime development. July 8-11 2001. Double Tree Hotel, San Francisco Airport California, 2001 (Ref: 10372)

Authors:

Eriksson C.Burton H.

Category 3: Conference paper

Foraging space of emperor penguins Aptenodytes forsteri in Antarctic shelf waters in winter Marine Ecology Progress Series, 1997 (Ref: 9488)

Authors:

Wienecke B.C.Robertson G.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature

To determine the foraging space of Emperor penguins Aptenodytes forsteri in winter 12 females from Auster colony (13 400 pairs) were equipped with satellite transmitters and time-depth recorders before departing on their 77 ± 8 d winter (June-August) foraging trip.

RAPD analysis of genetic variation and dispersal of the moss Bryum pseudotriquetrum from Southern Victoria Land, Antarctica. Polar Biology, 1998 (Ref: 8412)

Authors:

Skotnicki M.L.Selkirk P.M.Ninham J.A.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature

The RAPD technique (Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA) was used to assess the level of genetic diversity in Bryum pseudotriquetrum from Southern Victoria Land, Antarctica. Isolates were collected from two transects…

Genetic variation and dispersal of Bryum argenteum and Hennediella heimii populations in the Garwood Valley, Southern Victoria Land, Antarctica. Antarctic Science, 1998 (Ref: 8413)

Authors:

Selkirk P.M.Skotnicki M.L.Ninham J.A.Connett M.B.Armstrong J.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature

A detailed study was made of the extent of genetic variation within populations of two moss species, Bryum argenteum and Henediella heimii, from the Garwood Valley in Southern Victoria Land, Antarctica. RAPD technology was used to analyse over 30 clumps of each species…

Under-ice movements and territory use in free-ranging Weddell seals during the breeding season New Zealand Natural Sciences, 1998 (Ref: 8643)

Authors:

Harcourt R.G.Hindell M.A.Waas J.R.

Category 3: Abstract

Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddelli) are the most southerly breeding of all mammals and breed on the fast-ice around the shores of the Antarctic continent. Weddell seals display a polygynous mating system, with operational sex ratios (OSR) ranging from 3:1 to 8:1.

Electromagnetic Tracking: A novel tool for 3-dimensional, small scale mapping of lichen and moss communities New Zealand Natural Sciences, 1998 (Ref: 9533)

Authors:

Broom F.D.Green T.G.A.Seppelt R.D.

Category 3: Abstract

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Small-distance variation of carbon and nitrogen storage in mineral Antarctic Cryosols near Casey Station (Wilkes Land). Zeitschrift fur Pflanzenahrung Bodendunde, 1998 (Ref: 8375)

Authors:

Beyer L.Pingpank K.Bölter M.Seppelt R.D.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature

Food requirements of breeding king penguins at Heard Island and potential overlap with commercial fisheries Polar Biology, 1998 (Ref: 9484)

Authors:

Moore G.J.Robertson G.Wienecke B.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature

The diet composition of King penguins Aptenodytes patagonicus at Heard Island (53°05S; 73°30E) was determined from stomach contents of 98 adults captured as they returned to the island throughout 1992. During the two growth seasons…

RAPD analysis of genetic variation and dispersal of the moss Bryum argenteum in Ross Island and Victoria Land, Antarctica. Polar Biology, 1999 (Ref: 8417)

Authors:

Skotnicki M.L.Selkirk P.M.Ninham J.A.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature

The RAPD technique (Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA) was used to assess the level of genetic diversity in Bryum argenteum from Ross Island and Southern Victoria Land, Antarctica. Samples were collected from three transects at different sites…

Predation by a Hooker's sea lion ( Phocarctos hookeri ) on a small population of fur seals( Arctocephalus spp.) at Macquarie Island. Marine Mammal Science., 1999 (Ref: 8934)

Authors:

Robinson S.Wynen L.Goldsworthy S.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature

Small-scale field mapping of lichen distribution in three dimensions with a computer-based position-tracking system Oecologia, 1999 (Ref: 9135)

Authors:

Broom F.D.Parkinson B.N.Green T.G.A.Seppelt R.D.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature

Notes on the flora, vertebrate fauna and biological significance of Beaufort Island, Ross Sea, Antarctica Polarforschung, 1999 (Ref: 8736)

Authors:

Seppelt R.D.Green T.G.A.Skotnicki M.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature

Beaufort Island, Ross Sea, Antarctica, is a Specially Protected Area originally designated on account of, and still supporting, a small winter sea ice breeding colony of Emperor penguins, a large summer breeding colony of Adélie penguins, and several colonies of Skuas. A substantial area of moss…

Genetic diversity, colonisation and dispersal of mosses in the Ross Sea Region of Antarctica. Antarctic Ecosystems: Models for Wider Ecological Understanding, 2000 (Ref: 8416)

Authors:

Skotnicki M.L.Selkirk P.M.Ninham J.A.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature

We are using molecular genetics techniques to investigate (a) the overall level of genetic diversity in Antarctic mosses, (b) the spatial arrangement and mutation levels within populations, (c) their taxonomic relationships and origins, (d) the effect of climate change on mutation levels, and (e)…

Ground-based measurements of stratospheric NO2 at MacQuarie Island. Australian Meteorological Magazine, 1998 (Ref: 8279)

Authors:

Nichol S.E.Wood S.W.Boyd I.S.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature

Slant column amounts of NO2 have been measured at twilight at MacQuarie Island using differential absorption spectroscopy. The data show a large seasonal cycle and diurnal variations. These changes are dominated by photochemistry.

A small caravan for Antarctic traverses. Records of the Antarctic Treaty Meeting of Experts on Logistics, 1968 (Ref: 742)

Authors:

Brown A.M.Smith F.A.

Category 3: Conference paper

Psychobiological studies of individuals in small, isolated groups - in the Antarctic and in space analogues. Environment and Behaviour, 1991 (Ref: 3372)

Authors:

Ursin H.Bergan T.Collet J.Endressen I.M.Lugg D.J.Maki P.Matre R.Molvaer O.L.Muller H.K.Olff M.Pettersen R.Sandal G.M.Vaernes R.Warncke M.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature

A system for accurate temperature control of small fluid baths. Journal of Glaciology, 1979 (Ref: 8538)

Authors:

Morgan V.I.

Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature