@article{oai:nipr.repo.nii.ac.jp:00002389, author = {Fortier, L. and Fortier, M. and Fukuchi, M. and Barber, D. and Gratton, Y. and Legendre, L. and Odate, T. and Hargrave, B.}, journal = {Memoirs of National Institute of Polar Research. Special issue}, month = {Mar}, note = {P(論文), After three highly successful, multidisciplinary expeditions totaling 180 days at sea, what have we learned about the functioning, ecological importance, and future of the North Water ecosystem? The scientific program of NOW comprises 13 projects tightly integrated around a central hypothesis that links spatial and temporal gradients in biological productivity and carbon export to the hydrographic/meteorological forcing of the North Water. Preliminary interpretations from observations and modeling efforts are summarized concerning (among several other topics), the relative importance of sensible and latent heat processes in maintaining the polynya; the duration, intensity and nature of biological production in the North Water; and the export of carbon to the pelagic food web and at depth.}, pages = {343--348}, title = {The International North Water Polynya Study (NOW): A progress report (scientific note)}, volume = {54}, year = {2001} }