In order to see how phytoplankton cells (primary producers) could live in a changing environment with increasing irradiance and possible nutrient replenishment, we decided to investigate how both increasing factors could impact cell growth as well as their pigment and taxonomic composition, and production. In order to do this we set-up incubators on the ice… and here is how we did it: Continue reading How to “QIK-up” a phytoplankton experiment on the ice
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Boundless, white horizon reveals science
Thick fog hid the midnight sun for the Summer solstice, but the Green Edge team is gaining some great scientific experiences onboard the ice-breaker Amundsen.
The SCAMP flew and paid a visit to the ice camp
In between helicopter flights for the Amundsen’s scientific crew change, the SCAMP (Self-Contained Autonomous MicroProfiler) leaves the ship and pays a short visit to the ice camp, where it is scheduled to be the protagonist of another busy day.
Continue reading The SCAMP flew and paid a visit to the ice camp