Biochemical Components of the Benthic Regions in Antarctic Waters

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Brief Description (Abstract):

Biochemical composition of the Antarctic shelf and deep sea sediments have been studied. The carbon, nitrogen andphosphorus content was found to vary from 2.42 to 10.7, 1.06 to 2.68 and 0.11 to 0.43 mg/g of dry weight, respectively. The valuesobtained are comparable to those found in some regions of Pacific Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Rich planktonic fauna in theoverlying waters as well as the deposits from the glacial materials seem to be responsible for the fluctuation of the carbohydratecontent of the organic matter. However, benthic biomass does not seem to be much related to the organic content of the sediments.

Status: Completed

Purpose: During the First Indian Antarctic Expedition from December, 1981 to February, 1982, a valuable set of data was collected on the pelagic and benthic fauna of the Antarctic region. While sampling for benthicfauna it was possible to collect some samples for sediment analyses. In this communication the biochemi-cal composition of the sediments from Antarctic benthic region is presented.

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Distribution Format: Marine Science

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Keyword(s): Earth Science-Marine Science,

Place/Location(s): Southern Ocean, Antarctic,

Project: Biochemical Components of the Benthic Regions in Antarctic Waters,

Topic Category(s): Oceans,

Date(s): 2020-08-21 (Creation),

Resource Contact(s):
1. Name : Dr. X N Verlencar
    Role : PrincipalInvestigator
    Phone : 8322525515
    E-Mail : ictd [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Distributor Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : Distributor
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Metadata Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : PointOfContact
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Extent:
Start Date : 1981-01-01
End Date   : 1982-12-31