Re # 49 & # 82 The limitations on the
growth of algae in the
arctic varies with the season, the effect of
sea -
ice melting is not as certain as Harold would have us believe: http://www.agu.org/pubs/crossref/2005/2005JC002922.shtml http://www.nurp.noaa.gov/Spotlight/ArcticIce.htm
A good point as
arctic regions that are hit with warmer water streams will prevent
sea ice extent while those with colder ones can massivly increase in volume when the air is cold enough though no
growth would be visible from the top down view.