Relative Abundance and Distribution of Phytoplankton in Glacier Bay, Alaska

My Project- What is it about? 

          Phytoplankton are single-celled, microscopic organisms that use photosynthesis to create complex organic matter at the base of the food chain. Diatoms, a taxonomic type of phytoplankton, can be found in any aquatic environment where their high numbers effect ecosystem processes. Alone they produce about twenty five percent of the world's primary production and are important in providing food for many food webs, particularly coastal environments. For this study, the objective was to observe the different types and distribution of phytoplankton within Glacier Bay, Alaska.

          The findings of this study showed that the types, composition, and distribution of phytoplankton within and outside of Glacier Bay are very similar to those found in other areas of Alaska and higher latitudes.

Gwendolyn Hannam
ghannam@u.washington.edu 
University of Washington
School of Oceanography
Box 357940
Seattle, Wa 98195

UW Oceanography Website

Professors:
Dr. Rick Keil
Chemical Oceanography
rickkeil@u.washington.edu
Rick's Website

Dr. Eric D'Asaro
Applied Physics Lab
dasaro@apl.washington.edu

Dr. Deb Kelly
Geological Oceanography
dskelley@u.washington.edu

Dr. Christopher Krembs
Biological Oceanography
ckrembs@apl.washington.edu

Eric Collins
Graduate Student
Biological Oceanography
rec3141@u.washington.edu