Savannah River Ecology Laboratory: Annual Report of Ecological Research for the Period Ending July 31, 1988

摘要

This year the laboratory published 104 scientific papers in the peer-reviewed literature; an additional 82 are in press. SREL researchers also make numerous presentations at professional meetings and symposia, and at colleges and universities. SREL research concepts, techniques, and findings are presented to the general public through presentations at local civic and educational organizations and by publishing articles in popular magazines and newspapers. One of the highlights of this year is the construction of an addition to the SREL environmental chemistry laboratory. Located at the HWCTR facility, the 2400 square foot addition will allow SREL researchers to conduct research not easily done here now. Research at SREL is conducted by three primary research divisions: the Division of Biogeochemical Ecology, the Division of Stress and the Division of Wetlands Ecology. The biogeochemical Ecology Division researchers strive to understand the biogeochemical cycling of various contaminants in the environment. The Stress and Wildlife group focuses on the study of natural populations and communities of animals, with special emphasis on the influence of human-caused disturbances. The Wetlands Ecology group focuses on the study of biological community development and the factors that affect this development in natural and disturbed wetlands. Research is addressed by the research staff of each division in an interactive and collaborative manner. (ERA citation 14:020592)