University of Bergen (UiB)
Department of Biology
PO-Box 7803
5020 Bergen OR Thormøhlensgate 53 A & B
5006 Bergen
NORWAY
Prof. Jorun Egge
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outdoor – pelagic – marine
1. Floating platform
including up to 12 floating rings with mesocosm bags ranging from 10 to 30 m3, diameter 2 m; length 5-10 m, see Fig.1
2. Land-based system
with up to 18 tanks of 2.5 m3 , diameter 1.5 m; height 1.5 m, deployed within 3 tanks of 30 m3 , diameter 5 m; height 1.5 m, see Fig.2
Seawater enclosures
Nutrient composition, add/remove mesozooplankton, CO2/pH
Land based tanks
Nutrient composition, add/remove mesozooplankton CO2/pH, salinity, adjust light and temperature
Studies of the whole microbial community from viruses to mesozooplankton, grazing studies, initiate and follow specific phytoplankton blooms (e.g. diatoms, Emiliania huxleyi) acidification experiments, testing outcome/results of simulation models
Small boats (with outboard motor), CTD w/fluorescence sensor, plankton nets and water samplers. Pumps and airlift systems for mesocosms. General lab equipment such as freezers, ovens and washing machines for lab equipment, Milli-Q water (small volumes only), distilled water, a cooled centrifuge, basic microscopes etc
In collaboration with UiB scientists: state-of the-art microscopy imaging, fluorometer, genomics, proteomics, X-ray fluorescence, Flow cytometry, FlowCam, and more
Dormitory with single and double rooms sleeping up to 30 guests, a few steps away from the laboratory building, modern large scale kitchen facilities where guests can provide their meals and a combined dining and living room. Laundry facility is available on site.
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Fig.1 Floating structure with 12 mesocosms (Photo: Stella A Berger) |
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Fig.2 Land-based mesocosms (Photo: Stella A Berger) |
