scholarly journals Biological and environmental rhythms in (dark) deep-sea hydrothermal ecosystems

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daphne Cuvelier ◽  
Pierre Legendre ◽  
Agathe Laes-Huon ◽  
Pierre-Marie Sarradin ◽  
Jozée Sarrazin
Keyword(s):  
Deep Sea ◽  
Environmental Variables ◽  
Hydrothermal Vents ◽  
Community Dynamics ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Tidal Rhythm ◽  
Hydrothermal Ecosystems ◽  
Main Endeavour ◽  
East Pacific Ocean

Abstract. During 2011, two deep-sea observatories focusing on hydrothermal vent ecology were up and running in the Atlantic (Eiffel Tower, Lucky Strike vent field) and the North-East Pacific Ocean (NEP) (Grotto, Main Endeavour field). Both ecological modules recorded imagery and environmental variables jointly for a time span of 23 days (7–30 October 2011) and environmental variables for up to 9 months (October 2011 to June 2012). Community dynamics were assessed based on imagery analysis and rhythms in temporal variation for both fauna and environment were revealed. Tidal rhythms were found to be at play in the two settings and were most visible in temperature and tubeworm appearances (at NEP). A 6-hour lag in tidal rhythm occurrence was observed between Pacific and Atlantic hydrothermal vents which corresponds to the geographical distance and time delay between the two sites.

scholarly journals Biological and environmental rhythms in (dark) deep-sea hydrothermal ecosystems

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 2955-2977 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daphne Cuvelier ◽  
Pierre Legendre ◽  
Agathe Laës-Huon ◽  
Pierre-Marie Sarradin ◽  
Jozée Sarrazin
Keyword(s):  
Deep Sea ◽  
Environmental Variables ◽  
Hydrothermal Vents ◽  
Community Dynamics ◽  
Time Span ◽  
Northeast Pacific ◽  
Tidal Rhythm ◽  
Hydrothermal Ecosystems ◽  
Main Endeavour ◽  
Northeast Pacific Ocean

Abstract. During 2011, two deep-sea observatories focusing on hydrothermal vent ecology were up and running in the Atlantic (Eiffel Tower, Lucky Strike vent field) and the Northeast Pacific Ocean (NEP) (Grotto, Main Endeavour Field). Both ecological modules recorded imagery and environmental variables jointly for a time span of 23 days (7–30 October 2011) and environmental variables for up to 9 months (October 2011–June 2012). Community dynamics were assessed based on imagery analysis and rhythms in temporal variation for both fauna and environment were revealed. Tidal rhythms were found to be at play in the two settings and were most visible in temperature and tubeworm appearances (at NEP). A  ∼  6 h lag in tidal rhythm occurrence was observed between Pacific and Atlantic hydrothermal vents, which corresponds to the geographical distance and time delay between the two sites.

scholarly journals 262 Voyages Beneath the Sea: a global assessment of macro- and megafaunal biodiversity and research effort at deep-sea hydrothermal vents

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e7397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew D. Thaler ◽  
Diva Amon
Keyword(s):  
Deep Sea ◽  
Hydrothermal Vent ◽  
Hydrothermal Vents ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Spreading Center ◽  
Biological Research ◽  
Northwest Pacific ◽  
North East ◽  
East Pacific ◽  
Biogeographic Provinces

For over 40 years, hydrothermal vents and the communities that thrive on them have been a source of profound discovery for deep-sea ecologists. These ecosystems are found throughout the world on active plate margins as well as other geologically active features. In addition to their ecologic interest, hydrothermal vent fields are comprised of metallic ores, sparking a nascent industry that aims to mine these metal-rich deposits for their mineral wealth. Here, we provide the first systematic assessment of macrofaunal and megafaunal biodiversity at hydrothermal vents normalized against research effort. Cruise reports from scientific expeditions as well as other literature were used to characterize the extent of exploration, determine the relative biodiversity of different biogeographic provinces, identify knowledge gaps related to the distribution of research effort, and prioritize targets for additional sampling to establish biodiversity baselines ahead of potential commercial exploitation. The Northwest Pacific, Southwest Pacific, and Southern Ocean biogeographic provinces were identified as high biodiversity using rarefaction of family-level incidence data, whereas the North East Pacific Rise, Northern East Pacific, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and Indian Ocean provinces had medium biodiversity, and the Mid-Cayman Spreading Center was identified as a province of relatively low biodiversity. A North/South divide in the extent of biological research and the targets of hydrothermal vent mining prospects was also identified. Finally, we provide an estimate of sampling completeness for each province to inform scientific and stewardship priorities.

Simple harpacticoid composition observed at deep hydrothermal vent sites on sea knoll calderas in the North-west Pacific

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Futa Nakasugi ◽  
Motohiro Shimanaga ◽  
Hidetaka Nomaki ◽  
Hiromi Kayama Watanabe ◽  
Tomo Kitahashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Deep Sea ◽  
Hydrothermal Vent ◽  
Hydrothermal Vents ◽  
Environmental Parameters ◽  
Sea Floor ◽  
North West ◽  
Isotopic Signatures ◽  
Carbon Isotopic ◽  
The North ◽  
Spatial Differences

Abstract Dirivultid copepods (Siphonostomatoida), one of the most successful meiobenthic organisms found at deep-sea hydrothermal vents, have been the focus of most previous ecological studies among meiofauna in these habitats. The ecology of Harpacticoida, a major benthic copepod group in typical deep-sea floor, however, is not well understood in terms of variations in community structure and controlling factors at venting sites. The spatial heterogeneities in benthic harpacticoid composition and their association with environmental parameters were investigated at hydrothermal vent chimney structures in the calderas of three neighbouring sea knolls (Bayonnaise Knoll, Myojin Knoll and Myojin-sho Caldera) in the western North Pacific. While a previous study had reported the distribution of dirivultids was strongly associated with spatial differences in stable carbon isotopic signatures (δ13C) of organic matter in the detritus on active chimneys in the field, multivariate analyses detected no significant corelation between the parameter and harpacticoid composition in this study. Instead, high associations of the harpacticoid composition with differences in water depth and total organic carbon (TOC) concentration were detected. Ectinosomatidae dominated at vent sites with lower TOC values in the shallowest Bayonnaise Knoll, while they were less prevalent at deeper vent fields in the other knolls, where Miraciidae was the most abundant family. This study indicated the availability of vent chemoautotrophic carbon is not a primary factor controlling the composition of harpacticoids even in the habitats on the hydrothermal vents, but instead by the food amount, regardless of its resources (including marine snow from the sea surface), in the study area.

scholarly journals Microplastic in the stomachs of open-ocean and deep-sea fishes of the North-East Atlantic

2020 ◽  
Vol 265 ◽  
pp. 115060 ◽  
Author(s):  
João M. Pereira ◽  
Yasmina Rodríguez ◽  
Sandra Blasco-Monleon ◽  
Adam Porter ◽  
Ceri Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Deep Sea ◽  
Open Ocean ◽  
East Atlantic ◽  
North East ◽  
The North

Fecundity of the deep-sea fish in the north-east atlantic Alepocephalus bairdii (Pisces: Alepocephalidae)

1999 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 765-767 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Allain
Keyword(s):  
Standard Length ◽  
Deep Sea ◽  
Batch Fecundity ◽  
East Atlantic ◽  
The West ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
First Maturity ◽  
Sea Fish

Alepocephalus bairdii is a deep sea fish caught but discarded by semi-industrial fisheries from the north-east Atlantic Ocean. Reproductive features were investigated on 448 females of 29–93 cm standard length (SL) captured over 2 y (December 1995–December 1997) at 800–1280 m off the west coast of the British Isles. The first maturity of females was determined at L50=55 cm SL. A well-defined spawning period could not be determined in this species; a batch spawner characterized by an indeterminate annual fecundity. Absolute batch fecundity was estimated between 458 and 7049 oocytes per female 63–88 cm SL.

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