TITLE:      Growth rates of larval Antarctic krill in mid-winter in the
            Marguerite Bay region (talk) given at the 
	    Third U.S. Southern Ocean Globec Science Investigator Meeting
AUTHORS:    Langdon B Quetin and Robin M Ross
DATE:       10-12 December 2001
PLACE:      Arlington, VA
Posted WEB: http://www.ccpo.odu.edu/Research/globec/3sciinvest/quetin.htm

ABSTRACT

Ten instantaneous growth rate experiments were conducted over a month-long
period to document growth rates of larval Antarctic krill in mid-winter. 
Total phaeopigment content of larvae collected at the same sites was compared 
to phaeopigment content of larvae of known feeding history.  Low and negative 
growth rates were consistent with the low phaeopigment content in the larvae 
immediately after collection. Total length, wet weight, dry weight and organic 
carbon relationships will allow us to calculate production or loss of somatic 
tissue.