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AdaClim expedition aims to analyze oceanographic differences, trophic status, breeding strategies, and survival of Little Auks in the eastern and western Greenland Sea to understand Arctic predators' reactions to climate change.
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AdaClim Greenland (June-August)2005
AdaClim 2005 • Quantify differences in local oceanographic conditions between the two study sites (eastern and western Greenland Sea). • (2) Determine the trophic status of the two Little Auk(Alle alle) populations. • (3) Compare the predatory efficiencies of the two populations. • (4) Examine the breeding strategies and adult survival of Little Auks. • These trials will be a first step towards a better understanding of how Arctic marine predators reactto climate change. Goals
People Colonywork • Ann Harding – project leader, Alaska Science Center • David Grémillet – CNRS Strasbourg • Maggie Hall – field assistant • Heli Rutti – field assistant • NathanQuinlan – field assistant At-sea work • Eric Brossier & France Piczon du Sel – Vagabondcrew. • Heli Rutti andJozik Wiktor jr. – wet job
Sampling Campaign • Total distance : • over 500 km • Number of CTD stations : • 36 • Plankton tows : • 25
Profile 1 - 6 D E P T H [m] Distance [km]
Profile 25 - 33 D E P T H [m] Distance [km]