A synthesis of research on UVR biological effects in the water column of Potter Cove

FERREYRA, G.A., W.P. MACCORMACK, M. HERNANDO, E. HERNANDEZ, I.R. SCHLOSS, D. ABELE AND GABRIELA MALANGA

Reports on Polar and Marine Research

Año: 2008 vol. 571 p. 234 - 242

The studies on the effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR, 280-400 nm) on bacteria and phytoplankton in Potter Cove started in 1998. A set of publications including PhD theses were produced, while other studies are still ongoing. Here we attempt to synthesize the knowledge gained on this subject along the years in an integral way, additionally including a brief description of the light field in Potter Cove waters. The different methods used to reach the results presented here can be found in the referenced papers.