Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/21/2009 - 07:37
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Polar Bear Response to Sea Ice Loss

why are the fish and animals under the ice so big?

martin j bio5h

Mon, 09/21/2009 - 14:25

Michele Cross

Hey Martin,
I'm going to field this question as I know you meant it for the ROV team. Great question, and I guess scientists may have different hypotheses themselves. I can tell you this: 1) there is a higher oxygen content in the waters around Antarctica, so does that make things "grow" bigger? 2) Does it have to do with the 28 dgree water? 3) Does it have to do with less predators in the colder waters?
What do you think? Google "polar gigantism" and see what YOU find!
Mrs. Cross

Tue, 09/22/2009 - 21:51

Cristina Galvan

Thanks for answering that questions Mrs. Cross!  I look forward to learning about the ROV team in Antartica as well!
 
- Cristina