The Ecology Of Deep Sea Hydrothermal Vents

Author : Cindy Lee Van Dover
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691239477

Get Book

The Ecology of Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents by Cindy Lee Van Dover Pdf

Teeming with weird and wonderful life--giant clams and mussels, tubeworms, "eyeless" shrimp, and bacteria that survive on sulfur--deep-sea hot-water springs are found along rifts where sea-floor spreading occurs. The theory of plate tectonics predicted the existence of these hydrothermal vents, but they were discovered only in 1977. Since then the sites have attracted teams of scientists seeking to understand how life can thrive in what would seem to be intolerable or extreme conditions of temperature and fluid chemistry. Some suspect that these vents even hold the key to understanding the very origins of life. Here a leading expert provides the first authoritative and comprehensive account of this research in a book intended for students, professionals, and general readers. Cindy Lee Van Dover, an ecologist, brings nearly two decades of experience and a lively writing style to the text, which is further enhanced by two hundred illustrations, including photographs of vent communities taken in situ. The book begins by explaining what is known about hydrothermal systems in terms of their deep-sea environment and their geological and chemical makeup. The coverage of microbial ecology includes a chapter on symbiosis. Symbiotic relationships are further developed in a section on physiological ecology, which includes discussions of adaptations to sulfide, thermal tolerances, and sensory adaptations. Separate chapters are devoted to trophic relationships and reproductive ecology. A chapter on community dynamics reveals what has been learned about the ways in which vent communities become established and why they persist, while a chapter on evolution and biogeography examines patterns of species diversity and evolutionary relationships within chemosynthetic ecosystems. Cognate communities such as seeps and whale skeletons come under scrutiny for their ability to support microbial and invertebrate communities that are ecologically and evolutionarily related to hydrothermal faunas. The book concludes by exploring the possibility that life originated at hydrothermal vents, a hypothesis that has had tremendous impact on our ideas about the potential for life on other planets or planetary bodies in our solar system.

Author : Cindy Van Dover
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 069105780X

Get Book

The Ecology of Deep-sea Hydrothermal Vents by Cindy Van Dover Pdf

Teeming with weird and wonderful life--giant clams and mussels, tubeworms, "eyeless" shrimp, and bacteria that survive on sulfur--deep-sea hot-water springs are found along rifts where sea-floor spreading occurs. The theory of plate tectonics predicted the existence of these hydrothermal vents, but they were discovered only in 1977. Since then the sites have attracted teams of scientists seeking to understand how life can thrive in what would seem to be intolerable or extreme conditions of temperature and fluid chemistry. Some suspect that these vents even hold the key to understanding the very origins of life. Here a leading expert provides the first authoritative and comprehensive account of this research in a book intended for students, professionals, and general readers. Cindy Lee Van Dover, an ecologist, brings nearly two decades of experience and a lively writing style to the text, which is further enhanced by two hundred illustrations, including photographs of vent communities taken in situ. The book begins by explaining what is known about hydrothermal systems in terms of their deep-sea environment and their geological and chemical makeup. The coverage of microbial ecology includes a chapter on symbiosis. Symbiotic relationships are further developed in a section on physiological ecology, which includes discussions of adaptations to sulfide, thermal tolerances, and sensory adaptations. Separate chapters are devoted to trophic relationships and reproductive ecology. A chapter on community dynamics reveals what has been learned about the ways in which vent communities become established and why they persist, while a chapter on evolution and biogeography examines patterns of species diversity and evolutionary relationships within chemosynthetic ecosystems. Cognate communities such as seeps and whale skeletons come under scrutiny for their ability to support microbial and invertebrate communities that are ecologically and evolutionarily related to hydrothermal faunas. The book concludes by exploring the possibility that life originated at hydrothermal vents, a hypothesis that has had tremendous impact on our ideas about the potential for life on other planets or planetary bodies in our solar system.

Author : Daniel Desbruyères,Michel Segonzac
Publisher : Editions Quae
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : 2905434783

Get Book

Handbook of Deep-sea Hydrothermal Vent Fauna by Daniel Desbruyères,Michel Segonzac Pdf

Author : David M. Karl
Publisher : Springer
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995-07-14
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015034899818

Get Book

The Microbiology of Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents by David M. Karl Pdf

The Microbiology of Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents is the first comprehensive treatment of the microbiology of these unusual deep-sea ecosystems. It includes information on microbial biodiversity, ecology, physiology, and the origin of life. It is the first volume available on the subject. All chapters are written by leaders in their respective fields who have made substantial contributions to the current understanding of these novel deep-sea habitats. Much of the book's material is entirely new and forward looking. Individual chapters examine the geologic setting and chemistry of deep-sea hydrothermal vents, growth at high temperatures, microbe-metal interactions and mineral deposition, stable isotopes, and more. This reference presents a unique interdisciplinary approach to the study of hydrothermal vents. Because of its thorough coverage of the subject, the book will continue to be a valuable resource for researchers in this field for the next decade.

Author : Liudmila L. Demina,Sergey V. Galkin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319413402

Get Book

Trace Metal Biogeochemistry and Ecology of Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vent Systems by Liudmila L. Demina,Sergey V. Galkin Pdf

This volume synthesizes the relevant data that is fundamental to our understanding of trace metal biogeochemistry and the ecology of biological communities of deep-sea vent systems. It presents the combined results of biological and geochemical research and analyzes the microdistribution of animals and the spatial structure of vent communities. Careful consideration is given to the export of iron and other trace metals from hydrothermal vents. The environmental conditions to be found in deep-sea hydrothermal community habitats, along with the trace metal behavior in biotope water are characterized and the sources and forms of trace metals taken up by dominant hydrothermal vent animals are discussed. Special attention is paid to the poorly investigated deep biosphere of the sub-seafloor igneous crust. The book is illustrated with a wealth of exceptional deep-sea photos taken by the manned submersible “Mir”, and a dedicated chapter focuses on the role of deep manned submersibles in ocean research. The book will be of interest to researchers and students in the fields of oceanography, geochemistry, biology, the environmental sciences and marine ecology.

Author : P.A. Tyler
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003-03-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 008049465X

Get Book

Ecosystems of the Deep Oceans by P.A. Tyler Pdf

This volume examines the deep sea ecosystem from a variety of perspectives. The initial chapters examine the deep-sea floor, the deep pelagic environment and the more specialised chemosynthetic environments of hydrothermal vents and cold seeps. These environments are examined from the perspective of the relationship of deep-sea animals to their physico-chemical environment. Later chapters examine the biogeography of the main deep oceans (Atlantic, Pacific and Indian) with particular attention to the downward flux of surface-derived organic matter and how this drives the processes within the deep-sea ecosystem. The peripheral deep seas including the polar seas and the marginal deep seas (inter alia the Mediterranean, Red, Caribbean and Okhotsk seas) are explored in the same context. The final chapters examine the processes occurring in the deep sea and include an analysis of why the deep sea has high species diversity, how the fauna respond to organic input and how species have adapted reproductive activity in the deep sea. The volume concludes with an analysis of the anthropogenic impact on the deep sea.

Author : John D. Gage,Paul A. Tyler
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1991-04-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521334314

Get Book

Deep-Sea Biology by John D. Gage,Paul A. Tyler Pdf

This timely volume provides a comprehensive account of the natural history of the organisms associated with the deep-sea floor and examines their relationship with this inhospitable environment--perhaps the most remote and least accessible location on the planet. The authors begin by describing the physical and chemical nature of the deep-sea floor and the methods used to collect and study its fauna. Then they discuss the ecology of the deep sea by exploring spatial patterns, diversity, biomass, vertical zonation, and large-scale distribution of organisms. Subsequent chapters review current knowledge of feeding, respiration, reproduction, and growth processes in these communities. The unique fauna of hypothermal vents and seeps are considered separately. Finally, there is a pertinent discussion of human exploitation of deep-sea resources and potential use of this environment for waste disposal.

Author : Steffen Kiel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048195725

Get Book

The Vent and Seep Biota by Steffen Kiel Pdf

Oases of life around black smokers and hydrocarbon seeps in the deep-sea were among the most surprising scientific discoveries of the past three decades. These ecosystems are dominated by animals having symbiotic relationships with chemoautotrophic bacteria. Their study developed into an international, interdisciplinary venture where scientists develop new technologies to work in some of the most extreme places on Earth. This book highlights discoveries, developments, and advances made during the past 10 years, including remarkable cases of host-symbiont coevolution, worms living on frozen methane, and a fossil record providing insights into the dynamic history of these ecosystems since the Paleozoic.

Author : Julian Anthony Koslow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : UVA:X030104040

Get Book

The Silent Deep by Julian Anthony Koslow Pdf

Publisher description

Author : James J. Childress
Publisher : Elsevier Science & Technology
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Biogeography
ISBN : 0080372325

Get Book

Hydrothermal Vents by James J. Childress Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Tayntor Gowell
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0531203697

Get Book

Fountains of Life by Elizabeth Tayntor Gowell Pdf

Discusses the formation and discovery of hydrothermal vents and the unusual animals and plants that can be found near them.

Author : Maria Baker,Eva Ramirez-Llodra,Paul A. Tyler,Paul Tyler
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198841654

Get Book

Natural Capital and Exploitation of the Deep Ocean by Maria Baker,Eva Ramirez-Llodra,Paul A. Tyler,Paul Tyler Pdf

The deep ocean is the planet's largest biome and holds a wealth of potential natural assets. This book gives a comprehensive account of its geological and physical processes, ecology and biology, exploitation, management, and conservation.

Author : Jacob P. Kritzer,Peter F. Sale
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080454712

Get Book

Marine Metapopulations by Jacob P. Kritzer,Peter F. Sale Pdf

Technological improvements have greatly increased the ability of marine scientists to collect and analyze data over large spatial scales, and the resultant insights attainable from interpreting those data vastly increase understanding of poplation dynamics, evolution and biogeography. Marine Metapopulations provides a synthesis of existing information and understanding, and frames the most important future directions and issues. First book to systematically apply metapopulation theory directly to marine systems Contributions from leading international ecologists and fisheries biologists Perspectives on a broad array of marine organisms and ecosystems, from coastal estuaries to shallow reefs to deep-sea hydrothermal vents Critical science for improved management of marine resources Paves the way for future research on large-scale spatial ecology of marine systems

Author : Alasdair McIntyre
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 623 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781444348095

Get Book

Life in the World's Oceans by Alasdair McIntyre Pdf

Life in the World's Oceans: Diversity, Abundance and Distribution is a true landmark publication. Comprising the synthesis and analysis of the results of the Census of Marine Life this most important book brings together the work of around 2000 scientists from 80 nations around the globe. The book is broadly divided into four sections, covering oceans past, oceans present, oceans future and a final section covering the utilisation of the data which has been gathered, and the coordination and communication of the results. Edited by Professor Alasdair Mcintyre, Marine Life is a book which should find a place on the shelves of all marine scientists, ecologists, conservation biologists, oceanographers, fisheries scientists and environmental biologists. All universities and research establishments where biological, earth and fisheries science are studied and taught should have copies of this essential book on their shelves. A true landmark publication One of the most important marine science books ever published Contributions from many world leading researchers Synthesis of a huge amount of important data Represents the culmination of 10 years' research by 2000 scientists from 80 countries

Author : Rahul Sharma
Publisher : Springer
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030126964

Get Book

Environmental Issues of Deep-Sea Mining by Rahul Sharma Pdf

This volume discusses environmental issues associated with deep-sea mining, with an emphasis on potential impacts, their consequences and the policy perspectives. The book describes the methods and technologies to assess, monitor and mitigate mining impacts on marine environments, and also suggests various approaches for environmental management when conducting deep-sea mining. The volume brings together information and data for researchers, contractors, mining companies, regulators, and NGOs working in the field of deep-sea mining. Section 1 highlights the various environmental issues and discusses methods and approaches that can help in developing environmentally sustainable deep-sea mining. Section 2 details the results and outcomes of studies related to impact assessment of deep-sea mining, and proposes methods for monitoring. Section 3 discusses the need and means for developing data standards and their application to deep-sea mining. Section 4 discusses the policies, approaches, and practices related to deep-sea mining, suggests formats for developing environmental impact statements (EIS) and environmental management plans (EMP), and describes national and international regulations for environmental management. Section 5 concludes the text by putting deep-sea economic activities into an environmental context and conducting techno-economic analyses of deep-sea mining and processing.