Dear colleague, We encourage you to submit an abstract to the following session at the Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting (18-23 May 2014 in Portland, OR):
Session 047: Biogeochemistry across aquatic ecosystems: Challenges to and opportunities for integrating research in wetlands, streams, lakes, rivers, and coastal zones Session link: http://www.sgmeet.com/jasm2014/sessionschedule.asp?SessionID=047<https://email.vancouver.wsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=v-O1VmM39Eay1bkHXAugPWae_kt75tAI5vU6IyMy0SVT4EW1CnGYrjGI4bztTbhDAThY-Y1pUw0.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.sgmeet.com%2fjasm2014%2fsessionschedule.asp%3fSessionID%3d047> Biogeochemical theory and research could be significantly advanced by synthesizing findings from different aquatic ecosystems, including streams, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, and near-shore coastal marine zones. Whether freshwater or marine, biogeochemical cycles in aquatic ecosystems are influenced by universal properties such as water residence time, primary production, respiration, sedimentation rate, and redox conditions. Despite such commonalities, differences in terminology and research approaches combined with indoctrinated habitat specificity hinder effective synthesis. For this special session, our objective is to facilitate the exchange of knowledge among researchers interested in the movement, cycling, and ecological effects of biologically active elements such as (but not limited to) carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and silica. We invite all types of presentations on biogeochemistry, but particularly welcome studies that compare different aquatic systems as well as research that integrates across spatial and temporal scales. We request that potential speakers consider explicitly how research in their individual system may transfer to or be applicable in other aquatic systems. The session will conclude with a panel session composed of the selected speakers, with the objective to discuss the ways in which synthesis and integration of aquatic biogeochemical research across ecosystems can be advanced. Submission link: https://www.sgmeet.com/jasm2014/submission_overview.asp<https://email.vancouver.wsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=v-O1VmM39Eay1bkHXAugPWae_kt75tAI5vU6IyMy0SVT4EW1CnGYrjGI4bztTbhDAThY-Y1pUw0.&URL=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sgmeet.com%2fjasm2014%2fsubmission_overview.asp> Abstract Deadline: 23:59 on Friday, February 7, 2014 (US Central Standard Time). We look forward to seeing you in Portland! Cheers, Dan Sobota, ORISE Fellow, US Environmental Protection Agency, [email protected]<https://email.vancouver.wsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=v-O1VmM39Eay1bkHXAugPWae_kt75tAI5vU6IyMy0SVT4EW1CnGYrjGI4bztTbhDAThY-Y1pUw0.&URL=mailto%3aSobota.Dan%40epa.gov> Michelle McCrackin, NRC Fellow, Washington State University-Vancouver & US Environmental Protection Agency, [email protected]<https://email.vancouver.wsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=v-O1VmM39Eay1bkHXAugPWae_kt75tAI5vU6IyMy0SVT4EW1CnGYrjGI4bztTbhDAThY-Y1pUw0.&URL=mailto%3amichelle.mccrackin%40vancouver.wsu.edu> Amanda Nahlik, Research Associate, Kenyon College & US Environmental Protection Agency, [email protected]<https://email.vancouver.wsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=v-O1VmM39Eay1bkHXAugPWae_kt75tAI5vU6IyMy0SVT4EW1CnGYrjGI4bztTbhDAThY-Y1pUw0.&URL=mailto%3aNahlik.Amanda%40epa.gov>
