Changes in trace and minor constituents and associated micro-architecture of Montastrea faveolata during time of "stress"
By: C. W. Holmes, N.A. Buster, J.E. Sorauf, J.H. Hudson, and C. Kester
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Abstract
As corals grow, they secrete a calcareous skeleton with the aid of photosynthetic activity of endosymbiotic dinoflagellates. The rate of this secretion varies annually which produces annual bands. Entrapped with the carbonate are trace substances that record the chemistry of the surrounding ocean. Detailing these changes in chemistry requires careful high-resolution sampling. New procedures involving laser ablation inductive couple plasma mass spectroscopy (LA-ICP/MS) provides a unique method that does not involve tedious sample preparation. The La-ICP/MS data for a series of Atlantic corals from Looe Key, U.S. Florida Keys shows an intriguing distribution trace and minor elements whose concentrations are related to reported bleaching events. SEM data from the layers exhibit a change in crystal habit concurrent with the changes in chemistry. These changes reflected the affect of the variable influence of the symbiotic algae on the development of the coral skeleton.
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Holmes, C.W., Buster, N., Sorauf, J., Hudson, J., Kester, C., 2003, Changes in trace and minor constituents and associated micro-architecture of Montastrea faveolata during time of "stress", in Oceans Conference Record (IEEE), v. 1, San Diego, CA., 22 September 2003 through 26 September 2003, p. 452-455.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Changes in trace and minor constituents and associated micro-architecture of Montastrea faveolata during time of "stress" |
| Volume | 1 |
| Year Published | 2003 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Title | Oceans Conference Record (IEEE) |
| First page | 452 |
| Last page | 455 |
| Conference Title | Celebrating the Past... Teaming Toward the Fututre |
| Conference Location | San Diego, CA. |
| Conference Date | 22 September 2003 through 26 September 2003 |