Fairhead, Victoria A.2006-12-282006-12-2820022002http://hdl.handle.net/2440/21777"November 2001"Bibliography: leaves 132-156.xii, 166 leaves : ill. (some col.), plates (col.) ; 30 cm.Focusses on the ecophysiology of Ecklonia radiata and quantifies its carbon contribution to further elucidate E. radiata's role in the nearshore marine environment. The photosynthesis-irradiance response of E. radiata was investigated in situ throughout the year and across the dept profile. A clear seasonal change in photokinetic parameters was detected and provided strong evidence of a seasonal acclimation response. Changes in photokinetic parameters across the depth profile were less pronounced and a significant decline in productivity occurred at deeper depths. The acclimation state of E radiata did alter across the depth profile.102650 bytesapplication/pdfenEcklonia radiata Ecophysiology South Australia West Island.Laminariales Ecophysiology South Australia West Island.Kelp bed ecology South Australia West Island.Thesis