An Improved Chamber for in situ Measurement of Primary Productivity by Sea Ice Algae

1 March 1982

journal article
research article
Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

Vol. 39 (3) , 522-524
https://doi.org/10.1139/f82-073

Abstract

A modified chamber was designed for in situ measurement of carbon uptake of micro-algae growing on the underside of sea ice. The chamber, operated by SCUBA divers, accommodates a wider range of ice conditions, has better holding capability, and reduces sample loss during retrieval.Key words: Arctic Ocean, sea ice algae, primary productivity