Global Change Master Directorygsfc-gcmduso@mail.nasa.gov502013-05-21T01:03:19Zipy Search: [Parameters: Topic='BIOSPHERE', Term='ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS', Variable_Level_1='SPECIES/POPULATION INTERACTIONS', Variable_Level_2='USE/FEEDING HABITATS']http://mddemo.gsfc.nasa.gov/KeywordSearch/OpenSearch.do 34 0 http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]ASAC_1252Foraging ecology of emperor penguins in summer and potential overlap with fisheries45.0,-67.0,65.0,-62.0-70.0,-66.0,-50.0,-62.01988-07-31T00:00:00Z1996-05-28T00:00:00Z2000-12-05T00:00:00Z2001-02-08T00:00:00Z2004-09-30T00:00:00Z2007-03-31T00:00:00Z2008-09-30T00:00:00Z2012-03-31T00:00:00Z2013-05-01T04:00:00ZMetadata record for data from ASAC Project 1252 See the link below for public details on this project.
Currently three datasets are attached to this metadata record. Dive data collected in 1988, ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]APISAPIS - Antarctic Pack Ice Seals 1994-1999, plus historical data from the 1980's48.88,-69.2256,150.43,-58.931984-11-11T00:00:00Z2000-01-10T00:00:00Z2013-02-05T05:00:00ZAPIS data were collected between 1994 and 1999. This dataset also includes some historical data collected between 1985 and 1987. Both aerial and ship-board surveys were conducted. Studies on the behaviour ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]Heard_Is_Birds_Stomachs_1951Hand written data sheets detailing stomach contents of birds captured on Heard Island in 195169.0,-53.5,73.0,-49.01950-02-13T00:00:00Z1951-12-31T00:00:00Z2012-11-29T05:00:00ZThe documents available for downloading are:
A scanned copy of a notebook from data collection/analysis
Two annotated copies of a typed list detailing the contents of the stomachs of ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]AAS_3203Reconstructing the foraging ecology and molecular evolution of sub-Antarctic penguins: A pilot study158.8,-54.68,158.9,-54.562009-09-30T00:00:00Z2012-03-31T00:00:00Z2012-10-22T04:00:00ZMetadata record for data from AAS (ASAC) Project 3203
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High-order predators rely on the productivity of the Southern Ocean marine ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]Adelie_diet_BIAdelie Penguin Dietary Data From Bechervaise Island Antarctica63.0,-68.0,64.0,-67.01991-01-01T00:00:00ZT00:00:00Z2012-06-20T04:00:00ZThis dataset contains the results from surveys on the feeding habits of Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on Bechervaise Island, Mawson, Antarctica. Surveys have been conducted since 1991, and ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]TRENZ_2010Davis stable isotope data for coastal ecosystem77.8,-68.6,78.0,-68.42010-10-01T00:00:00Z2011-03-31T00:00:00Z2012-04-13T04:00:00ZCarbon and nitrogen stable isotope data for a range of benthic invertebrates, macroalgae, phytoplankton, sea ice algae and fish from shallow marine coastal region around Davis Station.
Part of the ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]TRENZTrophic Ecology of the Antarctic Nearshore Zone77.9667,-68.5833,110.5167,-66.28332006-11-01T00:00:00Z2010-03-31T00:00:00Z2012-04-13T04:00:00ZProject Objectives
1) To describe trophic relationships in near shore marine benthic ecosystems of East Antarctica and determine the importance of environmental forces (such as sea ice and primary ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]TRENZ_Stable_IsotopesTrophic Ecology of the Antarctic Nearshore Zone - Stable Isotope datasets77.96667,-68.583336,110.51667,-66.283332006-11-01T00:00:00Z2010-03-31T00:00:00Z2012-04-13T04:00:00ZProject Objectives
1) To describe trophic relationships in near shore marine benthic ecosystems of East Antarctica and determine the importance of environmental forces (such as sea ice and primary ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]Waterfowl_AIV_Hoye_IPY172_NLIPY NL - Avian influenza in arctic breeding waterfowl-2.63917,51.15806,16.40194,78.468061998-12-01T00:00:00Z2009-03-31T00:00:00Z2005-12-01T00:00:00Z2011-02-28T00:00:00Z2012-04-09T04:00:00ZThis project investigates the interaction between Arctic-breeding migratory waterfowl and avian influenza viruses. We have used RT-PCR targeting the matrix gene of the influenza virus to detect current ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]ASAC_468Southern Elephant Seal Foraging in the Southern Ocean130.0,-73.0,-20.0,-38.01991-09-30T00:00:00Z1992-03-31T00:00:00Z2011-06-16T04:00:00ZTwenty three juvenile (8-14 months of age) southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina L.) from Macquarie Island were tracked during 1993 and 1995. Migratory tracks and ocean areas with concentrated ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]ASAC_1171Effect of spatial and temporal variation in marine productivity on energy acquisition in southern elephant seals, Mirounga leonina90.0,-74.0,-160.0,-45.01999-09-01T00:00:00Z2005-12-31T00:00:00Z2011-05-10T04:00:00ZThe demographic performance of high level antarctic predators is ultimately determined by the oceanic processes that influence the spatial and temporal distribution of primary productivity. This study ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]ASAC_2388Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI) Marine Ecosystem74.126,-53.336,78.241,-51.6942003-12-08T00:00:00Z2004-02-14T00:00:00Z2010-12-21T05:00:00ZMetadata record for data from ASAC Project 2388
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The HIMI Ecosystem Project is aimed at examining key predators ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]HI_animaltracks_ARGOSAnimal Tracking at Heard Island 2003/2004 - ARGOS data68.0,-56.0,80.0,-50.02003-12-15T00:00:00Z2004-02-13T00:00:00Z2010-11-15T05:00:00ZA major goal of a research expedition by the Australian Antarctic Division over the summer of (2003/04) in the Southern Ocean off Heard Island was to answer some of the questions needed to determine ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]ASAC_2268Periodicity in foraging areas of leopard seals in the region south of Macquarie Island158.85,-54.619,158.86,-54.6181900-01-31T00:00:00ZT00:00:00Z2010-10-12T04:00:00Z---- Public Summary from Project ----
Leopard seals are usually seen in the pack-ice where they pup on the ice and where they must first face life at sea. However at Macquarie Island, well to ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K018_2009_2010_NZ_2Distribution of meroplankton in Granite Harbour in proximity to a glacier162.8858,-77.0156,162.8858,-77.01562009-11-27T00:00:00Z2009-12-01T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZPlankton was sampled at a 4 x 3 grid (100m apart) centred around S 77o00.910?; E 162o 58.978? between 21 Nov 2009 - 26 Nov 2009 to determine if there is a different larval community at different ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K018_2009_2010_NZ_1The depth distribution of meroplankton in the water column of Granite Harbour162.8858,-77.0156,162.8858,-77.01562009-11-27T00:00:00Z2009-12-01T00:00:00Z2010-09-20T04:00:00ZPlankton was sampled at a single site (S 77o00.725?; E 162o 53.046?) between 27 Nov 2009 - 01 Dec 2009 about 1 km to the south of Granite Harbour Camp during the 09-10 season to determine if there ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]ASAC_419Diet and Feeding Ecology of Emperor Penguins61.0,-67.5,63.0,-66.01988-05-01T00:00:00Z1989-01-13T00:00:00Z1989-07-04T00:00:00Z1989-07-04T00:00:00Z1989-11-23T00:00:00Z1989-11-23T00:00:00Z1990-06-26T00:00:00Z1990-06-26T00:00:00Z2010-07-26T04:00:00ZMetadata record for data from ASAC Project 419
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From the abstracts of some of the referenced papers:
The ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]ASAC_1090Energy requirements and daily food consumption of crabeater seals in the Antarctic winter pack-ice130.0,-66.0,150.0,-64.01999-07-01T00:00:00Z1999-08-31T00:00:00Z2010-07-26T04:00:00ZAlthough the most abundant of all mammalian predators in the Antarctic marine ecosystem, crabeater seals are also one of the least understood. The most fundamental question of all - how many are ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]ASAC_465Feeding Ecology of Penguins at Heard Island with Special Emphasis on King Penguins71.0,-55.0,75.0,-51.0157.0,-55.0,160.0,-53.01991-09-01T00:00:00Z1992-03-31T00:00:00Z2010-07-26T04:00:00ZMetadata record for data from ASAC Project 465
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...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]ASAC_32Examination of Distribution and Abundance of Avian Predators in Relation to Prey Densities and to Oceanographic Conditions75.0,-69.0,77.0,-68.01989-01-01T00:00:00Z1990-02-28T00:00:00Z1991-01-01T00:00:00Z1991-01-31T00:00:00Z2010-07-16T04:00:00ZMetadata record for data from ASAC Project 32
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From the abstract of the referenced paper:
Foods of the South Polar ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]AADC-00031Ducks and Mallards of Macquarie Island158.0,-55.0,159.0,-54.01949-06-01T00:00:00Z1985-01-01T00:00:00Z2010-06-09T04:00:00Z(Abstract from 'The ducks of Macquarie Island')
Early reference to waterfowl on Macquarie Island and observations made by ANARE expeditioners between 1949 and 1985 are reviewed and discussed. ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K018_2006_2008_NZ_2The cryopelagic meroplankton community of Gerlache Inlet (2006-2007 season)164.2079,-74.6412,164.2262,-74.63812006-11-13T00:00:00Z2006-12-06T00:00:00Z2009-07-02T04:00:00ZCryopelagic (directly under the ice) plankton samples were collected in Gerlache Inlet about 1 km to the south of Gondwana Station. A 0.5 m diameter circular fixed-frame plankton net (125?m mesh) ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K018_2006_2008_NZ_3The cryopelagic meroplankton community of Gerlache Inlet (2007-2008 season)164.2079,-74.6412,164.2262,-74.63812007-11-23T00:00:00Z2007-12-06T00:00:00Z2009-07-02T04:00:00ZCryopelagic (directly under the ice) plankton samples were collected in Gerlache Inlet about 1 km to the south of Gondwana Station. Samples were collected at 1m and 5m depth below the sea ice with ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K018_2003_2005_NZ_1The depth distribution of meroplankton in the water column of Cape Hallett 170.00314,-72.00511,170.00314,-72.005112003-11-22T00:00:00Z2004-12-05T00:00:00Z2009-07-02T04:00:00ZPlankton was sampled at a single site (72? 18.412' S, 170? 11.290' E) off Seabee Hook, Edisto Inlet, Cape Hallett during the 04-05 season to determine if there is a different larval community at ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[GCMD]K018_2006_2008_NZ_1The depth distribution of meroplankton in the water column of Gerlache Inlet164.2079,-74.6412,164.2262,-74.63812007-11-14T00:00:00Z2007-12-06T00:00:00Z2009-07-02T04:00:00ZPlankton was sampled at a single site (74? 38.474' S, 164? 12.473' E) between 14 Nov 2007-06 Dec 2007 about 1 km to the south of Gondwana Station during the 07-08 season to determine if there is ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]AADC-00009Antarctic Fur Seal Populations on Heard Island Summer 1987-198873.0,-53.0,74.0,-52.01987-11-25T00:00:00Z1988-02-25T00:00:00Z2009-02-27T05:00:00ZAbstract from ANARE Research Notes 72
The Antarctic fur seal Arctocephalus gazella has increased in numbers at Heard Island since the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]Adelie_diet_SIAdelie Penguin Dietary Data From Shirley Island Antarctica110.0,-68.0,115.0,-65.01995-12-01T00:00:00Z1996-03-31T00:00:00Z2008-04-10T04:00:00ZThis dataset contains the results from surveys on the feeding habits of Adélie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on Shirley Island, Casey, Antarctica. Surveys were conducted in 1995-96 to determine ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]AADC-00073Aurora Australis Voyage 1 (THIRST) 1993-94 Demersal Fish Data73.0,-53.0,74.0,-53.01993-08-11T00:00:00Z1993-09-28T00:00:00Z2008-04-10T04:00:00ZThis dataset contains the data from Voyage 1 1993-94 of the Aurora Australis. The observations were taken from around Heard Island between August and September 1993. The data contains temperature, ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]AADC-00082Aurora Australis Voyage 6 (AAMBER2) 1990-91 Pelagic Fish Data67.0,-69.0,78.0,-65.01991-01-19T00:00:00Z1991-02-04T00:00:00Z2008-04-10T04:00:00ZThis dataset contains the data from Voyage 6 1990-91 of the Aurora Australis. The observations were taken from the Prydz Bay area, Antarctica in January and February 1991. The data contains the results ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]AADC-00075Aurora Australis Voyage 7.2 (HIMS) 1989-90 Heard Island Fish Data73.0,-53.5,74.0,-52.51990-05-22T00:00:00Z1990-06-24T00:00:00Z2008-04-10T04:00:00ZThis dataset contains the data from Voyage 7.2 (HIMS) 1989-90 of the Aurora Australis. There were three objectives of the fish program: To assess the distribution and abundance of demersal fish on ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]ASAC_1257Foraging zones of Macaroni Penguins breeding at Heard Island72.948,-53.739,82.158,-52.1692000-12-17T00:00:00Z2001-03-11T00:00:00Z2008-04-10T04:00:00ZWith a population of about 2 million pairs macaroni penguins are the most abundant penguin in the HIMI region. These birds feed on mesopelagic fish and, to a lesser extent, mackeral icefish. Despite ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]plastics_fur_sealsOrigins and Biological Accumulation of Small Plastic Particles in Fur Seals From Macquarie Island158.0,-54.0,159.0,-54.01990-10-01T00:00:00Z1991-03-31T00:00:00Z1996-10-01T00:00:00Z1997-03-31T00:00:00Z2008-04-10T04:00:00ZFrom the abstract of the referenced paper:
One hundred and sixty four plastic particles (mean length 4.1 mm) recovered from the scats of fur seals (Arctocephalus spp.) on Macquarie Island were examined. ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]ASAC_1306The distribution and abundance of nesting sites of flying seabirds in eastern Prydz Bay72.0,-68.0,72.0,-68.02001-12-01T00:00:00Z2002-02-28T00:00:00Z2008-04-10T04:00:00ZMetadata record for data from ASAC Project 1306
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The locations and characteristics of nest sites in the ...http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?[AADC]wed_dietWeddell seal diet data and samples collected and compiled by Sam Lake142.5,-67.0,142.5,-67.076.2167,-69.4,76.2167,-69.41992-10-01T00:00:00Z2000-12-31T00:00:00Z2008-04-10T04:00:00ZThis data set consists of Weddell seal prey identifications made using the remains of prey recovered from faecal samples. The data are stored in an ACCESS database, and available from Harry Burton ...