Determining Ciliate parameters for intra and inter-basin scale models

Title: Determining Ciliate parameters for intra and inter-basin scale models: abundance, biomass, cell size structure, biodiversity and production We consider microzooplankton in two main roles: as competitors with, and as food for, mesozooplankton. We will parameterise the abundance, size structure, biomass, biodiversity and production of ciliates. These parameters will be examined at inter and intra basin-scale levels to test hypotheses concerning ciliate production and its fate. The project will also provide a service to other components of the Marine Productivity programme by producing useful data for model parameterisation.