The Norwegian Sea ecosystem
Skjoldal, H.-R.; Sætre, R.; Faernö, A.; Misund, O.A.; Røttingen, I. (Ed.) (2004). The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. Tapir Academic Press: Trondheim. ISBN 82-519-1841-3. 559 pp.
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| Authors | | Top |
- Skjoldal, H.-R., editor
- Sætre, R., editor
- Faernö, A., editor
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- Misund, O.A., editor
- Røttingen, I., editor
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| Content |
- Skjoldal, H.R. (2004). Background -"Mare Cognitum" and this book, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 9-14, more
- Skjoldal, H.R. (2004). An introduction to the Norwegian Sea ecosystem, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 15-32, more
- Sætre, R. (2004). Scientific research in the Norwegian Sea: Background and history, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 33-64, more
- Blindheim, J. (2004). Oceanography and climate, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 65-96, more
- Rey, F. (2004). Phytoplankton: The grass of the sea, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 97-136, more
- Melle, W.; Ellertsen, B.; Skjoldal, H.R. (2004). Zooplankton: The link to higher tropic levels, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 137-202, more
- Holst, J.C.; Røttingen, I.; Melle (2004). The herring, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 203-226, more
- Nøttestad, L.; Fernö, A.; Misund, O.A.; Vabø, R. (2004). Understanding herring behaviour: Linking individual decisions, school patterns and population distribution, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 227-262, more
- Monstad, T. (2004). Blue whiting, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 263-288, more
- Iversen, S.A. (2004). Mackerel and horse mackerel, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 289-300, more
- Salvanes, A.G.V. (2004). Mesopelagic fish, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 301-314, more
- Holm, M.; Hansen, L.P.; Holst, J.C.; Jacobsen, J.A. (2004). Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L), in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 315-356, more
- Bjelland, O.; Holst, J.C. (2004). Other fish species and fish communities, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 357-370, more
- Bjørke, H.; Gjøsæter, H. (2004). Cephalopods in the Norwegian Sea, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 371-394, more
- Nøttestad, L.; Olsen, E. (2004). Whales and seals: Top predators in the ecosystem, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 395-434, more
- Anker-Nilssen, T.; Lorentsen, S. (2004). Seabirds in the Norwegian Sea, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 435-446, more
- Skjoldal, H.R.; Dalpadado, P.; Dommasnes, A. (2004). Food webs and trophic interactions, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 447-506, more
- Skjoldal, H.R.; Sætre, R. (2004). Climate and ecosystem variability, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 507-534, more
- Røttingen, I. (2004). Management of pelagic fisheries in the Norwegian sea, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 535-548, more
- Skjoldal, H.R. (2004). Epilogue: Mare cognitum?, in: Skjoldal, H.-R. et al. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem. pp. 549-555, more
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| Abstract |
The Institute of Marine Research in Norway carried out the research programme Mare cognitumon the Norwegian Sea ecosystem from 1993 to 2001. Drawing upon results from this programme, the book summarises the current knowledge about this ecosystem. In a series of chapters the book introduceso the geography, currents and water masses that are the abiotic setting or 'scene' of the ecosystem, and to the plankton, fish, squids, whales, seals and seabirds that are the key biological components or 'actors' in the ecosystem. The 'play' is the ecological drama where the animals strive to find their food whilst avoiding to be eaten themselves. The Norwegian Sea ecosystem contains very large biomasses of zooplankton and pelagic fish stocks. It is characterised by pronounced seasonal cycles in plankton production and large-scale migrations of herring and other animal populations. |
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