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Meiofauna

October 6, 2015 by Stacey Buckelew

Meiofauna are the very small size fraction (less than 500 micrometer) animals living within the sediment. They are difficult to identify and have traditionally often been neglected in Arctic studies. Here we include meiofauna sampling from van Veen grabs and their identification using next generation genetic sequencing. [AMBON scientist: Eric Collins]

AMBON Study Area

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A team of multi-disciplinary scientists are monitoring marine biodiversity in the U.S Arctic waters of the  Chukchi Sea. The  study stations (red circles) are shown together with the main water mass flow (arrows).

Arctic Ecosystem

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The Arctic ecosystem has 3 main ecosystem realms: the sea ice provides habitat for small organisms and supports larger megafauna; the pelagic system includes both important primary producers and grazers; and the well-developed benthic system helps drive a complex food web.

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