Advances in marine ecosystem modelling research.
Lead Research Organisation:
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Department Name: Plymouth Marine Lab
Abstract
Marine ecosystems are an important part of the earth system, the set of interlinked physical, chemical and biological processes that control our environment. Ecosystems are important not only to the biogeochemical cycles of the ocean and the life within it, but also to the atmosphere, in particular through greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and climatically active gases such as dimethyl sulphide (DMS). Knowledge of and a predictive capability for marine ecosystem processes is crucial to the ecosystem approach to marine management and sustainable fisheries management. We propose a programme of workshop activities aimed at helping the development of improved descriptions of marine ecology, suited for the next generation of both marine and Earth system models. We will compare and contrast approaches already under study in the UK, with those being implemented by the international community. Particular effort will be put into (1) The response of planktonic organisms to high levels of CO2, (2) the representation of plankton functional types for marine ecosystems, (3) bridging the gap between lower and higher trophic levels (4) biogas production in the upper ocean, (5) operational biophysical oceanography. Additionally we will organize an international symposium bringing together all aspects of marine ecosystem modelling. The programme takes advantage of an existing initiative, and will improve the links between the UK community and international interests in this area and making it more cohesive, coordinated and efficient in its exploitation of synergies.
Organisations
Publications
Savina M
(2010)
Modelling the transport of common sole larvae in the southern North Sea: Influence of hydrodynamics and larval vertical movements
in Journal of Marine Systems
Fulton E
(2010)
Approaches to end-to-end ecosystem models
in Journal of Marine Systems
Blackford J
(2010)
Challenges for a new generation of marine ecosystem models: Overview of the Advances in Marine Ecosystem Modelling Research (AMEMR) Symposium, 23-26 June 2008, Plymouth UK
in Journal of Marine Systems
Fennel W
(2010)
A nutrient to fish model for the example of the Baltic Sea
in Journal of Marine Systems
Neuheimer A
(2010)
How to build and use individual-based models (IBMs) as hypothesis testing tools
in Journal of Marine Systems
Ward B
(2010)
Parameter optimisation techniques and the problem of underdetermination in marine biogeochemical models
in Journal of Marine Systems
Blackford J
(2010)
Predicting the impacts of ocean acidification: Challenges from an ecosystem perspective
in Journal of Marine Systems
Lenhart H
(2010)
Predicting the consequences of nutrient reduction on the eutrophication status of the North Sea
in Journal of Marine Systems
Los F
(2010)
Complexity, accuracy and practical applicability of different biogeochemical model versions
in Journal of Marine Systems
Perruche C
(2010)
Phytoplankton competition and coexistence: Intrinsic ecosystem dynamics and impact of vertical mixing
in Journal of Marine Systems
Description | AMEMR continues to provide a forum for international marine ecosystem modelling community to meet and discuss progress in the field. The most recent meeting being in July 2014 |
First Year Of Impact | 2010 |
Sector | Environment |
Description | Advances in Marine Ecosystem Research Meeting |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
Results and Impact | Expanded awareness of the current research and promoted collaboration Improved awareness of research activities |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
Description | Plenary talk at AMEMR 2014 on Plankton Biogeography on the NW European shelf |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
Results and Impact | Well attended talk with stimulating discussions. Potential applications of the presented methodology in various collaborations. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |