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Oceanographic profile biochemical measurements collected using a net from the ARLIS II (Arctic Research Laboratory Ice Station) in the Arctic in 1964 (NCEI Accession 0000978)

Metadata Updated: February 1, 2025

Thirty-nine plankton samples were collected at the Drift Station "Arlis II" at the north of Greenland in the Arctic Ocean during the period from June to December, 1964. From the samples thirty-two species of copepods were identified, of which Calanus glacialis, C. hyperboreus, Microcalanus pygmaeus, Spinocalanus abyssalis, Metridia longa and Oithona similis were major components.

The maximum plankton biomass throughout the period was observed in July when C. hyperboreus was predominant. The plankton population during day season (light season from June to August) was characterized by abundance of C. hyperboreus, M. pygmaeus and O. similis, while the population during night season (dark season from September to December) was characterized by abundance of M. pygmaeus and O. similis.

Developmental stages of C. hyperboreus were collected in bulk in summer, suggesting that this species was breeding under the permanent ice floe.

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Metadata Date 2024-01-20T22:41:39Z
Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
Metadata Updated Date February 1, 2025
Reference Date(s) April 7, 2003 (publication)
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Metadata Date 2024-01-20T22:41:39Z
Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
Metadata Updated Date February 1, 2025
Reference Date(s) April 7, 2003 (publication)
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Access Constraints Cite as: Hokkaido University, Faculty of Fisheries Sciences (2003). Oceanographic profile biochemical measurements collected using a net from the ARLIS II (Arctic Research Laboratory Ice Station) in the Arctic in 1964 (NCEI Accession 0000978). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0000978. Accessed [date]., Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
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Bbox North Lat 86.28
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Bbox West Long -33.07
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Temporal Extent Begin 1964-06-01
Temporal Extent End 1964-12-31

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