Hi all,
Sign up here on Eventbrite for our next UKPN seminar!
UKPN Seminar Series: Antarctic snow algae - physiology and diversity (with a focus on Robert Island, South Shetland Island)
Dr Matthew Davey is an Associate Professor of Physiological Ecology currently at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS).
Much of his research is understanding where and how microscopic algae can bloom on the surface snows of Antarctica. These blooms, being at the bottom of the food chain, are an important feature of Antarctica. In his seminar, Dr Davey will explain the Antarctic photosynthetic ecosystem, its physiology and how over the years we have mapped these using a mixture of satellite images and fieldwork, including the recent terrestrial research expedition to Robert Island (South Shetland Islands) supported by the RRS Sir David Attenborough. Now we know where these species live in Antarctica we can start to work out which ones will be at risk of disappearing as global temperature rises, and where the remaining blooms might move to where the snow habitat is still suitable. He will also explain the research his group is doing at SAMS on the samples brought back from Antarctica to understand how the cells can function in extreme habitats.
📅 4th June
🕑 3-4pm BST(in your time zone)
📍Microsoft Teams
There will be a chance to ask questions. Teams meeting details will be sent out to those who sign up.
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