Ebook: Antarctic Science: Global Concerns

Public awareness of the importance of Antarctic research, particularly in relation to global problems, has increased. The book spans a broad spectrum of Antarctic science from the "ozone hole" to microbiology to the sea ice. The main focus is on the role of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in the world climate system, e.g. the formation of sea ice and its relevance to ocean circulation, the biological pump in relation to CO2 release. The past climate history is revealed by the analysis of ice cores and sediments. Studies of plate tectonics and fossil records reach further back in earth history. Key words in the biological chapters are krill and the rich Antarctic benthos. Finally, the potential conflict between conservationists, researchers and tourists is discussed.

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Public awareness of the importance of Antarctic research, particularly in relation to global problems, has increased. The book spans a broad spectrum of Antarctic science from the "ozone hole" to microbiology to the sea ice. The main focus is on the role of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in the world climate system, e.g. the formation of sea ice and its relevance to ocean circulation, the biological pump in relation to CO2 release. The past climate history is revealed by the analysis of ice cores and sediments. Studies of plate tectonics and fossil records reach further back in earth history. Key words in the biological chapters are krill and the rich Antarctic benthos. Finally, the potential conflict between conservationists, researchers and tourists is discussed.

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Public awareness of the importance of Antarctic research, particularly in relation to global problems, has increased. The book spans a broad spectrum of Antarctic science from the "ozone hole" to microbiology to the sea ice. The main focus is on the role of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in the world climate system, e.g. the formation of sea ice and its relevance to ocean circulation, the biological pump in relation to CO2 release. The past climate history is revealed by the analysis of ice cores and sediments. Studies of plate tectonics and fossil records reach further back in earth history. Key words in the biological chapters are krill and the rich Antarctic benthos. Finally, the potential conflict between conservationists, researchers and tourists is discussed.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XII
Antarctic Science — Global Concerns: Introduction ....Pages 1-5
Environmental Protection and Science in the Antarctic....Pages 6-11
Conflicts of Interest in the Use of Antarctica....Pages 12-30
Antarctica — Where Space Meets Planet Earth....Pages 31-44
The Antarctic Sea Ice Cover....Pages 45-59
Ecological Significance of the Sea Ice Biota....Pages 60-68
The Polar Ice Sheets: A Chronicle of Climate and Environment....Pages 69-94
Biological Impacts of Seasonal Ozone Depletion....Pages 95-109
The Southern Ocean: Biogeochemical Cycles and Climate Changes....Pages 110-125
Detection of Change in Antarctica....Pages 126-143
Antarctic Krill — Changing Perceptions of Its Role in the Antarctic Ecosystem....Pages 144-166
Impact of Shelf and Sea Ice on Water Mass Modifications and Large-Scale Oceanic Circulation in the Weddell Sea....Pages 167-187
Evolutionary History of Antarctica....Pages 188-214
Geological Contributions from Antarctica....Pages 215-228
Antarctica as a Space Laboratory....Pages 229-242
Antarctic Benthos: Present Position and Future Prospects....Pages 243-277
Future Ocean-Atmosphere Research in the Antarctic Region....Pages 278-282
Future of Antarctic Science — Biosphere....Pages 283-287

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Public awareness of the importance of Antarctic research, particularly in relation to global problems, has increased. The book spans a broad spectrum of Antarctic science from the "ozone hole" to microbiology to the sea ice. The main focus is on the role of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in the world climate system, e.g. the formation of sea ice and its relevance to ocean circulation, the biological pump in relation to CO2 release. The past climate history is revealed by the analysis of ice cores and sediments. Studies of plate tectonics and fossil records reach further back in earth history. Key words in the biological chapters are krill and the rich Antarctic benthos. Finally, the potential conflict between conservationists, researchers and tourists is discussed.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XII
Antarctic Science — Global Concerns: Introduction ....Pages 1-5
Environmental Protection and Science in the Antarctic....Pages 6-11
Conflicts of Interest in the Use of Antarctica....Pages 12-30
Antarctica — Where Space Meets Planet Earth....Pages 31-44
The Antarctic Sea Ice Cover....Pages 45-59
Ecological Significance of the Sea Ice Biota....Pages 60-68
The Polar Ice Sheets: A Chronicle of Climate and Environment....Pages 69-94
Biological Impacts of Seasonal Ozone Depletion....Pages 95-109
The Southern Ocean: Biogeochemical Cycles and Climate Changes....Pages 110-125
Detection of Change in Antarctica....Pages 126-143
Antarctic Krill — Changing Perceptions of Its Role in the Antarctic Ecosystem....Pages 144-166
Impact of Shelf and Sea Ice on Water Mass Modifications and Large-Scale Oceanic Circulation in the Weddell Sea....Pages 167-187
Evolutionary History of Antarctica....Pages 188-214
Geological Contributions from Antarctica....Pages 215-228
Antarctica as a Space Laboratory....Pages 229-242
Antarctic Benthos: Present Position and Future Prospects....Pages 243-277
Future Ocean-Atmosphere Research in the Antarctic Region....Pages 278-282
Future of Antarctic Science — Biosphere....Pages 283-287
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