Changes in Phytoplankton Communities Along the Northern Antarctic Peninsula: Causes, Impacts and Research Priorities

Changes in Phytoplankton Communities Along the Northern Antarctic Peninsula: Causes, Impacts and Research Priorities

The Northern Antarctic Peninsula (NAP), located in West Antarctica, is amongst the most impacted regions by recent warming events. Its vulnerability to climate change has already led to an accumulation of severe changes along its ecosystems. This work reviews the current findings on impacts observed...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Afonso Ferreira, Raul R. Costa, Tiago S. Dotto, Rodrigo Kerr, Virginia M. Tavano, Ana C. Brito, Vanda Brotas, Eduardo R. Secchi, Carlos R. B. Mendes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
West Antarctica
phytoplankton response
climate change
bottom–up impacts to the ecosystem
research gaps and directions
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2020.576254/full

Internet

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2020.576254/full

Similar Items