Anchor ice formation in mcmurdo sound, Antarctica, and its biological effects

Paul K. Dayton; Gordon A. Robilliard; Arthur L. Devries

doi:10.1126/science.163.3864.273

Anchor ice formation in mcmurdo sound, Antarctica, and its biological effects

Paul K. Dayton, Gordon A. Robilliard, Arthur L. Devries

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Aggregations of ice platelets accumulate below the annual sea ice (subice platelet layer) and on the bottom (anchor ice) to depths of 33 meters. Observations of ice platelets adhering to submerged lines support the conclusion that 33 meters is the lower limit for ice formation in the water column in this area. The rising anchor ice lifts epibenthic fauna and lias a pronounced effect on the distribution of the epibenthic organisms.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	273-274
Number of pages	2
Journal	Science
Volume	163
Issue number	3864
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1126/science.163.3864.273
State	Published - 1969
Externally published	Yes

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