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In the dark: a review of ecosystem processes during the Arctic polar night
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-08-28)
Several recent lines of evidence indicate that the polar night is key to understanding Arctic marine
ecosystems. First, the polar night is not a period void of biological activity even though primary production
is close to zero, but is rather characterized by a number of processes and interactions yet to be fully
understood, including unanticipated high levels of feeding and reproduction in a ...
Is ambient light during the high Arctic polar night sufficient to act as a visual cue for zooplankton?
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-06-03)
The light regime is an ecologically important factor in pelagic habitats, influencing a range of
biological processes. However, the availability and importance of light to these processes in
high Arctic zooplankton communities during periods of 'complete' darkness (polar night) are
poorly studied. Here we characterized the ambient light regime throughout the diel cycle
during the high Arctic ...