Population-Dynamics And Production Of Euphausiids. III Meganyctiphanes-Norvegica And Nyctiphanes-Couchi In The North-Atlantic Ocean And The North-Sea

Seasonal changes in abundance, size and aspects of the population structure of Meganyctiphanes norvegica (M. Sars) and Nyctiphanes couchi (Bell) are described from samples taken with the ���Continuous Plankton Recorder��� at 10 m depth over a 2 yr period (1966 and 1967) in the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. M. norvegica lived for a maximum of just over 2 yr, and adults of both year-classes spawned during a limited breeding season in the spring or summer. N. couchi spawned over a prolonged breeding season, giving rise to a complex of cohorts with overlapping size ranges. It was concluded that 3 or 4 cohorts were spawned in each year and that the maximum life span was probably greater than 1 yr, although maturity may be attained in less than a year. Estimated annual production at 10 m depth for M. norvegica ranged from 0.80 to 18.74 mg m-3yr-1 and for N. couchi from 0.67 to 8.23 mg m-3yr-1. P:B ratios ranged from 1.3:1 to 6.3:1 for M. norvegica and 4.0:1 to 5.5:1 for N. couchi.

The Ocean Colour Climate Change Initiative: III. A round-robin comparison on in-water bio-optical algorithms

Satellite-derived remote-sensing reflectance (Rrs) can be used for mapping biogeochemically relevant variables, such as the chlorophyll concentration and the Inherent Optical Properties (IOPs) of the water, at global scale for use in climate-change studies. Prior to generating such products, suitable algorithms have to be selected that are appropriate for the purpose. Algorithm selection needs to account for both qualitative and quantitative requirements. In this paper we develop an objective methodology designed to rank the quantitative performance of a suite of bio-optical models. The objective classification is applied using the NASA bio-Optical Marine Algorithm Dataset (NOMAD). Using in situRrs as input to the models, the performance of eleven semi-analytical models, as well as five empirical chlorophyll algorithms and an empirical diffuse attenuation coefficient algorithm, is ranked for spectrally-resolved IOPs, chlorophyll concentration and the diffuse attenuation coefficient at 489 nm. The sensitivity of the objective classification and the uncertainty in the ranking are tested using a Monte-Carlo approach (bootstrapping). Results indicate that the performance of the semi-analytical models varies depending on the product and wavelength of interest. For chlorophyll retrieval, empirical algorithms perform better than semi-analytical models, in general. The performance of these empirical models reflects either their immunity to scale errors or instrument noise in Rrs data, or simply that the data used for model parameterisation were not independent of NOMAD. Nonetheless, uncertainty in the classification suggests that the performance of some semi-analytical algorithms at retrieving chlorophyll is comparable with the empirical algorithms. For phytoplankton absorption at 443 nm, some semi-analytical models also perform with similar accuracy to an empirical model. We discuss the potential biases, limitations and uncertainty in the approach, as well as additional qualitative considerations for algorithm selection for climate-change studies. Our classification has the potential to be routinely implemented, such that the performance of emerging algorithms can be compared with existing algorithms as they become available. In the long-term, such an approach will further aid algorithm development for ocean-colour studies.

22. Notas nomenclaturales sobre la vegetaci��n del norte de la Pen��nsula Ib��rica, III

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Contribuci��n al conocimiento algol��gico del litoral levantino (Espa��a, Mediterr��neo) III

Se cita la presencia de 28 taxones de algas marinas interesantes procedentes del litoral levantino (Espafla, Mediterr��neo occidental). Veinticuatro constituyen nuevas citas para dicho tramo del litoral mediterr��neo peninsular. Destaca la presencia de Peyssonnella codana, primera cita para las costas mediterr��neas espa��olas; Peyssonnelia magna, Metapeyssonnelia feldmannii, Ceramium fastigiatum var. flaccida, y Cystoseria sauvageauana var. polyoedematis.

De plantis carpetanis notulae systematicae, III

Se comentan varios taxones reconocidos en el macizo oriental de la sierra de Gredos (7).

Notas flor��sticas sobre el Valle del Paular (Madrid, Espa��a), III

Se comentan brevemente algunos t��xones herborizados en el Valle del Paular, que presentan cierto inter��s corol��gico o ecol��gico.

Adiciones a la flora micol��gica canaria, III

Se citan por primera vez para las Islas Canarias nueve t��xones pertenecientes a la subdiv. Basidiomycotina.

Datos floristicos sobre la comarca de Las Corchuelas (Parque Natural de Monfrag��e, C��ceres, Espa��a) IIi

Se comentan brevemente algunos taxones herborizados en la comarca de las Corchuelas (Parque Natural de Monfrag��e), sector Toledano-Tagano, provincia corol��gica Luso-Extremadurense (RIVAS-MART��NEZ, S., Anal. Inst. Bot. Cavanilles, 30: 69-87. 1973).

Floristical data about La Sagra (Toledo, Spain). III

Several taxa collected at La Sagra are briefly commented.