Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 09:51
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Bering Ecosystem Change

Do you have any interesting information on marine research?

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Tue, 03/18/2008 - 09:26

Craig Kasemodel

Yes, the Bering Sea ecosystem is driven by the sun's energy that causes the algae bloom in the spring. The system is dependent upon this source of food and nutrients, either they are eaten by amphipods, prey for arctic cod, which are prey for seals, which are prey for polar bears or they die and fall to the sea floor. There they are consumed by clams and other mollusks, which are prey for the Spectacled Eiders and Walrus. It's interesting an entire food chain can be supported by a diatom that is so small (