A Preliminary study of community oxygen metabolism in the vicinity of the C. P. Crane electric power generating station : final report

The community metabolism of the waters in the vicinity of C. P. Crane electric power generating station is reported for two seasonal periods in 1979. The early autumn period (October) is generally characterized by warm water temperatures (20°C) and an insolation period of 11 hours; the late autumn period (December) is generally characterized by cold water temperatures (4-6°C) and an insolation period of approximately 9 hours. Both sets of observations, were taken during periods which were significantly influenced by winds. ... more

Bacterial Biomass And Heterotrophic Potential in the Waters of the Chesapeake Bay Plume and Contiguous Continental Shelf

Bacterial populations in Chesapeake Bay and contiguous shelf waters are significant to such essential processes as mineralization, nutrient recycling, degradation of pollutants and biomass production. However, our understanding of such dynamic relationships of physical and chemical factors to bacterial biomass and activities in Chesapeake Bay plume waters is limited. The availability of synoptic hydrographic (and remotely sensed physical-chemical) data obtained simultaneously with measurement of of microbial biomass and activity presented an opportunity to examine such relationships.https://scholarworks.wm.edu/vimsbooks/1130/thumbnail.jp

The Effect of Tropical Storm Agnes as Reflected in Chlorophyll A and Heterotrophic Potential of the Lower Chesapeake Bay

A hydrographic station (Station Y) at the mouth of the York River (37°14.6\u27N, 76°23.4\u27W) was under biological surveillance for one year prior to the arrival of Tropical Storm Agnes. For one full year following this storm, these measurements were continued. In addition, the chlorophyll a and heterotrophic potential measurements were incorporated into an ongoing zooplankton sampling program of the lower Chesapeake Bay below 37°40\u27N latitude.https://scholarworks.wm.edu/vimsbooks/1071/thumbnail.jp

Acute biological effects of chemically dispersed oil spillage : final report to the American Petroleum Institute

Primary productivity, heterotrophic potential, chlorophyll i! and phaeophytin, ATP, and direct bacterial counts were measured in the sea surface layer under controlled spills of La Rosa and Murban crude oils following immediate dispersal with the EXXON dispersant, Corexit 9527. Tests were conducted off New York on November 9, 1978. The response of productivity to dispersed oil appeared as an initial increase in rates, a reduction to minimal rates 1-2 hours after dispersion, and a return to pre-spill rates after 3 hours. Comparison of productivity measurements from the two tests suggested a more efficient and rapid dispersion of the somewhat lighter La Rosa crude. Heterotrophic uptake at one meter below the La Rosa spill mirrored productivity results; missing samples at the Murban spill prohibited interpretation. While oil and dispersant appeared to have little effect on chlorophyll-~ and direct bacterial counts, ATP concentrations decreased· to below detectable limits shortly after the application of the dispersant. Phaeophytin, expressed as a percentage of chlorophyll, varied inversely with ATP in both tests

Plant geography and water quality data for Chesapeake Bay waters of Virginia\u27s Eastern Shore

Plant geography and water quality data were collected in shallow water near Cape Charles and Occohannock Creek, Virginia on two occasions. Data from April, 1978 included hydrography, distribution and abundance of -submerged aquatic vegetation, phytoplankton census, and water clarity data. Data from May, 1978 included hydrography, phytoplankton census, water clarity, and primary productivity data. The May data collection was coincident with an overflight of the NASA JSC C-130 aircraft (6600 m) acquiring color infrared photography and multispectral scanner data; cell concentrations reached 105/ml, chlorophyll~ 72 pg/1, and suspended sediment 94 mg/1.

MALATE DEHYDROGENASE ISOZYMES OF DIFFERENT STAGES OF CHESAPEAKE BAY JELLYFISH

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