UPWELLING AND DOWNWELLING AT CABO FRIO (BRAZIL) - COMPARISON OF BIOMASS AND PRIMARY PRODUCTION RESPONSES

被引:95
作者
GONZALEZRODRIGUEZ, E
VALENTIN, JL
ANDRE, DL
JACOB, SA
机构
[1] Institute de Estudos do Mar Almirante Paulo Moreira, Rio de Janeiro, Rua Kioto 253, 28.910, Arraial do Cabo
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10.1093/plankt/14.2.289
中图分类号
Q17 [水生生物学];
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071004 ;
摘要
Based on a comparative study of the different phases of upwelling and downwelling, a comprehensive model of average biological features at Cabo Frio region was established. For identical upwelling conditions, biological responses of equal range occur, allowing the establishment of some regional patterns. These patterns are represented by chlorophyll values that range from 0.5 to 6.0 mg m-3, and primary production ranging from 2 to 14 mg C m-3 h-1. During winter, in the absence of upwelling, organic detritus constitutes the main energy source maintaining the higher levels of the food web.
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