Marine biology

A Periphylla periphylla at 50 m depth, photographed by a drifting time-lapse camera

Main topics that could benefit from a cable based observatory


  • Ecosystem dynamics
    • when do things happen?
    • Horizontal and vertical migrations
    • Species interactions
    • Fish and zooplankton abundance and distribution
  • Fish and zooplankton behavior
  • Climate change
  • Human impact assessment

Specifications of localization


  • Deep fjords (test and experimental site)
  • Transect from coast to ocean below NCW
  • Ocean hubs – biological hotspots
  • Sections monitoring –to cover ocean circulation, plankton/fish larvae drift and fish migration to and from spawning
  • Areas with heavy fishing
  • Oil drilling fields
  • Particular sensitive locations for human impact
Results from workshop available
Presentations and summaries of discussions from the workshop 24 Mars 2011 are now available.
Why monitor the Arctic Ocean?
Unesco document for services to society from a sustained ocean observing system is available online.
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