LOHAFEX

The Indo-German team of microbiologists who will be studying the effects of iron addition to the ecosystem on bacterial biodiversity and growth.

The Indo-German team of microbiologists who will be studying the effects of iron addition to the ecosystem on bacterial biodiversity and growth.

© Bernhard Fuchs / Alfred Wegener Institute

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  • The Indo-German team of microbiologists who will be studying the effects of iron addition to the ecosystem on bacterial biodiversity and growth.
  • Deployment of the Scanfish for oceanographic measurements.
  • Satellite image of sea-surface chlorophyll concentrations with Lohafex bloom encircled. Note much larger natural bloom on the upper right and the generally higher values in the southeast than elsewhere.
  • A neutrally buoyant sediment trap PELAGRA with its operators.
  • Cruise track of Polarstern-Expedition from Capetown (7 January 2009) to the expeimental area of Lohafex to Punata Arenas (17 March 2009).
  • Closeup of the Amphipod Themisto gaudichaudii.
  • The CTD rosette is being tapped on deck.
  • The CTD rosette being lowered in the water of the ice field with ice berg in the background.

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