Fwd: British Antarctic Survey - Cambridge Conservation Initiative workshop on "Science-Policy Challenges in Polar Conservation and Management"

Dear UKPN,

Apologies for cross-posting, but please see the link below for info on a joint British Antarctic Survey - Cambridge Conservation Initiative workshop on science-policy challenges in Cambridge.

Title: Integrating climate science into ecosystem-based management
Time/date: 9 November 2017 from 14:00-16:30
Location: British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, UK

Panel members will include:
- Ms Jane Rumble (Polar Regions Dept, FCO) (panel chair)
- Mr Henry Burgess (NERC Arctic Office)
- Dr Gemma Harper (Defra)
- Dr Val Kapos (UNEP-WCMC)
- Professor John Turner (British Antarctic Survey)

More info:
https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/integrating-climate-science-into-ecosystem-based-management/

Registration is required, but it is free!

Many thanks,

TJ

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Young Tun Jan (TJ) 

PhD Candidate

British Antarctic Survey
Scott Polar Research Institute
Department of Geography
University of Cambridge
4 Lensfield Road
Cambridge, CB2 1ER

Web: http://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/people/young/
Email: tjy22@cam.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1223 336574

"Who Rules the Arctic?" and "Arctic Borders"

1. "Who Rules the Arctic in the 21st Century?", lecture by Tony Penikett, former Yukon Premier, in London, 17 October, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/who-rules-the-arctic-in-the-21st-century-keynote-lecture-with-tony-penikett-former-premier-of-the-tickets-38075750595 

2. Video available of "Arctic Borders Governance" from 29 August https://vimeo.com/234525730

microbial diversity and biogeography at POLAR, Davos 2018

Hi,

If you are working in microbial diversity and biogeography the session "From boots to bytes: 'omics' tools for microbial diversity and biogeography" could be of interest for you.

The session invites comparative studies using high-throughput techniques to study microbial diversity and biogeographic patterns across poles (Arctic, Antarctic and mountain regions). This may also include studies on natural and anthropogenic dispersal pathway, ecological niches as well as present and future climatic-driven habitat and diversity changes.

http://www.polar2018.org/uploads/2/4/6/0/24605948/session_program_polar2018_reader_be-1.pdf

See you maybe there!

Anne


Dr. Anne D. Jungblut
Research Scientist
Life Sciences Department
The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London SW7 5BD

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7942 5285

Re: SCAR conference - DAVOS 2018 - Abstract deadline 1st November

Hi,

As Anna wrote, please consider submitting your abstracts to POLAR2018 - it's a once in a decade opportunity where research from both poles is presented.

And, remember, if you want to avoid paying the abstract fee, fill out this form before the end of the weekend!

Thanks,
Ruth

On 21/09/2017 09:58, Belcher, Anna C. wrote:

Helloo!!

Just to let the polar gang know about the SCAR conference POLAR2018 being hosted in Davos, Switzerland in June 2018. Abstract deadline in November 1st, and there's a great bunch of polar related sessions. Obviously no bias from me, but this one that I was involved in organising is clearly awesome ;

Session Title

Phytoplankton, productivity and carbon export dynamics
Session Description

The biological fixation of carbon and its export to the deep in the Polar Regions strongly influence the global carbon cycle and the drawdown of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). Within the Polar Regions, the Southern Ocean accounts for 40% of uptake of anthropogenic CO2 uptake, but its

productivity is impacted by the limitation of the trace metal iron. Complex biological interactions take place in response to low iron (Fe) bioavai

 ability, modulating biodiversity and Fe chemistry. Next to primary productivity, the export of carbon from the surface to the deep ocean (biological carbon pump) regulates atmospheric CO2 concentrations. The degree to which this carbon is exported to the ocean

interior is strongly regulated by the interaction of many different processes including: mineral ballast effects, biogeochemical factors, and ecosystem structure. Zooplankton behavior may channel this carbon through a number of routes (vertical migration, faecal pellet production). In the Polar Regions,

determination of whether the ocean is a sink or source of CO2 is strongly dependent on the dynamics of particulate organic and inorganic carbon export. This session aims to:

1-Explores the multiple impacts that iron limitation impose on phytoplankton productivity, ecosystem functioning and biogeochemistry across the Southern Ocean.

2-Disentangle the main drivers controlling the magnitude and transfer efficiency of carbon to the mesopelagic and deep ocean in both Polar Regions.

So submit : )

Anna

Dr Anna Belcher
Ecological Biogeochemist

British Antarctic Survey

Cambridge

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postdoc at UEA

Dear All,

Please see below for an exciting postdoc opportunity at the University of East Anglia (UEA). For further information, please see the link and contact Elena or Carol direct.

Best wishes,
Sian

--  Dr Sian Henley    NERC Independent Research Fellow  School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh, UK

 

From: Coas.all-bounces@maillists.uea.ac.uk On Behalf Of E. Elena Garcia-Martin (ENV)
Sent: 20 September 2017 13:54
To: Coas.all@maillists.uea.ac.uk
Subject: [Coas.all] PostDoc Offer

 

Dear all,

Carol Robinson and I are looking to recruit a PDRA for the NERC project “Remineralisation of organic carbon by marine bacterioplankton (REMAIN) – reducing the known unknown” to determine respiration rates of laboratory cultures of phytoplankton, bacterioplankton and zooplankton and natural plankton communities in the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

The project involves substantial collaboration with national and international partners, including research visits to laboratories in Germany and Spain and a 6 week open ocean field campaign.

 

Look for more information and how to apply in the following link:

https://www.uea.ac.uk/hr/vacancies/research/-/asset_publisher/62h7ppZT4QgW/content/senior-research-associate?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uea.ac.uk%2Fhr%2Fvacancies%2Fresearch%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_62h7ppZT4QgW%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-2%26p_p_col_pos%3D1%26p_p_col_count%3D2

 

Please forward this information to potentially interested applicants.

 

Best wishes,

Elena

 

 

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School of Environmental Science
University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7TJ
Tel: 0044 (0) 1603 593162

 

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SCAR conference - DAVOS 2018 - Abstract deadline 1st November

Helloo!!

Just to let the polar gang know about the SCAR conference POLAR2018 being hosted in Davos, Switzerland in June 2018. Abstract deadline in November 1st, and there's a great bunch of polar related sessions. Obviously no bias from me, but this one that I was involved in organising is clearly awesome ;

Session Title

Phytoplankton, productivity and carbon export dynamics
Session Description

The biological fixation of carbon and its export to the deep in the Polar Regions strongly influence the global carbon cycle and the drawdown of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). Within the Polar Regions, the Southern Ocean accounts for 40% of uptake of anthropogenic CO2 uptake, but its

productivity is impacted by the limitation of the trace metal iron. Complex biological interactions take place in response to low iron (Fe) bioavai

 ability, modulating biodiversity and Fe chemistry. Next to primary productivity, the export of carbon from the surface to the deep ocean (biological carbon pump) regulates atmospheric CO2 concentrations. The degree to which this carbon is exported to the ocean

interior is strongly regulated by the interaction of many different processes including: mineral ballast effects, biogeochemical factors, and ecosystem structure. Zooplankton behavior may channel this carbon through a number of routes (vertical migration, faecal pellet production). In the Polar Regions,

determination of whether the ocean is a sink or source of CO2 is strongly dependent on the dynamics of particulate organic and inorganic carbon export. This session aims to:

1-Explores the multiple impacts that iron limitation impose on phytoplankton productivity, ecosystem functioning and biogeochemistry across the Southern Ocean.

2-Disentangle the main drivers controlling the magnitude and transfer efficiency of carbon to the mesopelagic and deep ocean in both Polar Regions.

So submit : )

Anna

Dr Anna Belcher
Ecological Biogeochemist

British Antarctic Survey

Cambridge

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Outreach opportunity- Macclesfield

Hi UKPN,

I've been contacted by Victoria Rigby from STEM Learning Ltd, she has a teacher involved in the polar explorer programme who is really keen to start her polar explorer fortnight with an assembly led by someone who has experience of research or involvement in polar exploration or working. The assembly would be on the Monday 9th October. If you're able to help please contact Victoria directly, her details are below.

Thanks,

Sammie

Victoria Rigby 

Regional Development Leader, Cheshire and Stockport SLP and North Midlands SLP.

Polar ambassador.

Triple Science Adviser.

National STEM Learning Centre and Network (including STEM Ambassadors)
STEM Learning Ltd

Mobile: +44 (0)7792620072
Email: v.rigby@stem.org.uk

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Sammie Buzzard
PhD Student- Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling
UKPN Vice President
http://www.personal.reading.ac.uk/~zb000439
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