This project will measure the flux of the calcareous phytoplankter Florisphaera profunda in sediment traps from the Arabian Sea and compare the results with surface and downcore sediment data. Data will be used to test the hypothesis that relative abundance of this species is a tracer for primary production. The temporal and spatial variability across the upwelling system will allow comparison of species abundance to a wide range of conditions of upper-ocean structure and productivity.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9819264
Program Officer
Constance A. Sancetta
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1999-03-01
Budget End
2002-02-28
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
$172,271
Indirect Cost
Name
Brown University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Providence
State
RI
Country
United States
Zip Code
02912