UNIVERSIDAD DE BUENOS AIRES

FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS EXACTAS Y NATURALES

Biogeochemical cycles in highly productive marine ecosystems

Buenos Aires, 2-14 December 2013

Professor: Michelle Ivette Graco (IMARPE, Peru)

Marine ecosystems characterized by the presence of upwelling events are considered among the most productive systems of the planet and are excellent natural laboratories to study various topics of interest such as productivity, fertilization with nutrients, organic matter degradation and the consumption of oxygen, iron and fertilization, marine acidification. Systems characterized by low oxygen levels have high levels of CO2 and low pH, thus allow analyzing and discussing possible scenarios and their implications in the context of climate change. They are also highly productive systems in different trophic levels, supporting the economy of different countries. The course proposed will review the basis of the biogeochemical process in the ocean and will show examples of highly productive regions. The main focus will be on the coastal upwelling system off Peru. Invited lecturers will present the knowledge of the physical and biophysical process on the Patagonian Continental Shelf and Shelf-Break marine ecosystems.

The different topics will be addressed from general texts supplemented by relevant scientific articles in the current area. The classes complement theoretical presentation with discussion seminars.

Important Dates

Application deadline: 1st August 2013

Notification of acceptance: 1st September 2013

Organizing Committee

Martín Saraceno

Alberto Piola

Invited Lecturers

Marcelo Acha, Alejandro Bianchi, Hermes Mianzán, Elbio Palma, Alberto Piola, Martín Saraceno