Expressions of Intent for International Polar Year 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

The coastal and shelf ecosystem of Maritime Antarctica (Admiralty Bay, King George Island)  (CSEMA)

Outline
Variability is one of the characteristic features of Antarctic geo-ecosystems. On the meso and macro time scales, the variability can be expressed in relation to: irregular interannual changes, multi year cyclic changes, year to year directional changes and anthropogenic changes. Polish multidisciplinary research concerning the physical, chemical and biological processes in the region of Admiralty Bay (King George Island)demostrates such variability.Area of Admiralty bay shores is also under high tourist stress and our research demonstrated some effects of it.

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
The current state of Admiralty Bay area and environmental and biological changes during last 30 years will be demostrated by our works.

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
We collaborated with USA,Brasil, Peru, German, Ukrainian, South Korean, Russian, Chinese. Menagement plan for ASMA with Brasil, USA, Peru will be prepared. Menagement plan for ASPA 128, 151

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:
admiralty Bay, King George Is. South Shetland ISS. Antarctic

Approximate timeframe(s) for proposed field activities:
Arctic: n/a
Antarctic: Permanent from 2005 to 2009            

Significant facilities will be required for this project:
Help for transportations between Arctowski and South America of our summer 10 persons during seasons 2006/7 2007/8, 2008/9

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?
Arctowski station is under control of Department of Antarctic Biology

How is it envisaged that the required logistic support will be secured?
Own national polar operator

Has the project been "endorsed" at a national or international level?
Department of Antarctic Biology has few international bilateral agrements: with Chile, Brasil, Ukrain

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE

Is the project a short-term expansion (over the IPY 2007-2008 timeframe) of an existing plan, programme or initiative or is it a new autonomous proposal?
Expansion

Continuations

How will the project be organised and managed?
Under national Antarctic program directed by Department of Antarctic Biology

What are the initial plans of the project for addressing the education, outreach and communication issues outlined in the Framework document?

What are the initial plans of the project to address data management issues (as outlined in the Framework document?

How is it proposed to fund the project?

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
None

PROPOSER DETAILS

Prof Rakusa-Suszczewski  Stanisław
Warsaw 02-141 Poland Ustrzycka 10/12



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