Deep-water rhodolith distribution, productivity, and growth history at sites of formation and subsequent degradation

Member of
HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
Littler, Mark M.
Littler, Diane S.
Hanisak, M. Dennis
Publisher
Elsevier B.V.
Date Issued
1991
Note

This study provides the first quantitative measures of deep-water (i.e., below scuba depths) rhodolith development, distribution, abundance, and primary productivity at sites of both active formation and breakdown. The 1.27-km2 upper platform surface of San Salvador Seamount, Bahamas, ranges in depth from 67 to 91 m and averages 95.8% cover of rhodoliths that contribute an estimated 391 t organic C.yr−1 to deep-sea productivity.

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
Extent
21 p.
Subject (Topical)
Red algae
Algae--Ecology
Benthos
Identifier
3353866
Additional Information
This study provides the first quantitative measures of deep-water (i.e., below scuba depths) rhodolith development, distribution, abundance, and primary productivity at sites of both active formation and breakdown. The 1.27-km2 upper platform surface of San Salvador Seamount, Bahamas, ranges in depth from 67 to 91 m and averages 95.8% cover of rhodoliths that contribute an estimated 391 t organic C.yr−1 to deep-sea productivity.
The final published version of this manuscript is available at http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00220981 and may be cited as: Littler, M. M., Littler, D. S., & Hanisak, M. D. (1991). Deep-water rhodolith distribution, productivity, and growth history at sites of formation and subsequent degradation. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 150(2), 163-182. doi:10.1016/0022-0981(91)90066-6
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #814.
Date Backup
1991
Date Text
1991
DOI
10.1016/0022-0981(91)90066-6
Date Issued (EDTF)
1991
Extension


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FADT3353866
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single unit
Person Preferred Name

Littler, Mark M.

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21 p.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3353866
Title Plain
Deep-water rhodolith distribution, productivity, and growth history at sites of formation and subsequent degradation
URL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3353866
Origin Information

Elsevier B.V.
1991
single unit
Title
Deep-water rhodolith distribution, productivity, and growth history at sites of formation and subsequent degradation
Other Title Info

Deep-water rhodolith distribution, productivity, and growth history at sites of formation and subsequent degradation