This is the first time I’ve heard of selenium (Se) as a potentially limiting element.
Lots of other interesting info in there about how the nutrients released are ultimately consumed and recycled either by other phytoplankton or bacteria.
Category: Research Links
Adaptation of Unicellular Algae to Irradiance: An Analysis of Strategies
I learned that scientists switched from measuring in lux (the amount of illumination) and started measuring light power only since the 1980’s! Today, light power is mostly expressed as PAR, but some authors still seem to refer to the precursor, µE’s. (An obvious salute to Einstein.)
Nutrient enrichment on coral reefs: Is it a major cause of coral reef decline?
Yet another article for those who look at nutrients and algae as something to avoid, eliminate and be worried about.
Significance of Plankton Community Structure and Nutrient Availability for the Control of Dinoflagellate Blooms by Parasites: A Modeling Approach
Dinoflagellates have enemies too! Another article for folks trying to understand dinoflagellates a little better.
Reef Success 