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IMBER IMBIZO* II
Integrating biogeochemistry and ecosystems in a changing ocean
- Regional comparisons -
IMBER is an IGBP-SCOR project focussing on ocean biogeochemical cycles and ecosystems research. The goal of IMBER is “to investigate the sensitivity of marine biogeochemical cycles and ecosystems to global change, on time scales ranging from years to decades”. To achieve this goal we need to identify key interactions between marine biogeochemical cycles and ecosystems, and assess how these interactions respond to complex natural and anthropogenic forcings.

The second IMBER IMBIZO will contribute to this goal by reviewing current knowledge and identifying key questions for future research on:

  • Workshop 1: The effect of varying element ratios on community structure at low   trophic levels and food quality at mid and high trophic levels,
  • Workshop 2: Large-scale regional comparisons of marine biogeochemistry and ecosystem processes - research approaches and results,
  • Workshop 3: Sensitivity of marine food webs and biogeochemical cycles to enhanced stratification.
The IMBIZO's innovative format of three concurrent and interacting workshops with joint plenary and poster sessions was very successful at the first IMBER IMBIZO providing a forum for stimulating discussion between interdisciplinary experts and encouraging the linkage between biogeochemistry and ecosystem research.

The IMBER IMBIZO will also provide an opportunity for junior and senior scientists to participate in a
DRY CRUISE workshop the day before the start of the IMBER IMBIZO ll (10 October 2010). This will cover the good data management practices given in the
IMBER Data Management Cook Book followed by a ‘Dry Cruise’ during which the participants will be able to utilise and explore these techniques.


* Zulu word for meeting or gathering

What's new?

IMBIZO II   PRESENTATIONS  are available HERE.




 

Poster in high resolution for printing: HERE

IMBIZO II 
Organizing Committee

Ken Drinkwater, Alexandra Gogou,
Julie Hall, Raleigh Hood, Michio Kishi,
Michael Landry, Lisa Maddison,
Coleen Moloney, Wajih Naqvi,
Dan Repeta, Rory Wilson, Jing Zhang.