Albert Calbet CV

My most recent scientific articles

C. de Juan, A. Calbet, Enric Saiz. (2023). Shifts in survival and reproduction after chronic warming enhance the potential of a marine copepod to persist under extreme heat events. Journal of Plankton Research. 45(5):751–762. DOI:doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbad037.

A. Calbet, E. Saiz (2023). Does the temperature-size rule apply to marine protozoans after proper acclimation? Functional Ecology 37:2246–2258. DOI: doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.14356.

E. Saiz, K. Griffell; S. Isari; A. Calbet. (2023) Ecophysiological response of marine copepods to dietary elemental imbalances. Marine Environemental Research. 186:105940. DOI:doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2023.105940

C. Wohl, Q. Güell-Bujons, Y.M. Castillo, A. Calbet and R. Simó. (2023) Volatile organic compounds released from Oxyrrhis marina grazing on Isochrysis galbana. Oceans 4:151-169. doi.org/10.3390/ oceans4020011.

C. de Juan, K. Griffell, A. Calbet, Enric Saiz. (2023). Multigenerational response to warming in copepods is influenced by physiological compensation and body size reduction. Limnology and Oceanography 68:1037-1047. doi.org/10.1002/lno.12327

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Marine Zooplankton Ecology LabMarine Zooplankton Ecology Lab, Barcelona, Spain. 2,212 likes · 51 talking about this. We are based at the Institut de Ciències del Mar, CSIC of Barcelona, Spain. We study the role of zooplankton...

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El plancton y las redes tróficas marinasEl plancton, a pesar de su diminuto tamaño, es crucial para el funcionamiento de las redes tróficas marinas, en las que no solo un organismo se come a otro, sino que, cuando lo hace, ayuda a que los nutrientes acumulados en la misma materia viva se liberen de nuevo y vuelvan a estar disponibles para las algas. El plancton está presente en aguas continentales y en todos los mares y océanos del planeta. Además, es el responsable de que haya vida en la Tierra y nos ha proporcionado (a escalas geológicas) una buena parte del oxígeno que respiramos. Solo en una pequeña cuchara de agua de mar ya podemos encontrar unos cincuenta millones de virus, cinco millones de bacterias, cientos de miles de pequeños flagelados unicelulares, miles de algas microscópicas, aproximadamente cinco ciliados o dinoflagelados heterótrofos y, con mucha suerte, algún pequeño crustáceo, como los copépodos. Este libro intenta dar una visión clara y amena sobre este conjunto de microorganismos y las diversas funciones que realiza en el mar.

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Zooplankton Ecology Group, ICMThe Marine Zooplankton Ecology Group (Grup d’Ecologia del Zooplàncton Marí, GEZM) is part of the Department of Marine Biology and Oceanography of the Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM, CSIC), Barcelona. The research field of the group includes the study of the role of zooplankton (from micro- to macrozooplankton) in pelagic marine ecosystems, from taxonomy to aspects related to the physical-biological interactions in marine systems. Since the 80’s the group has made seminal studies on the feeding mechanisms and swimming behavior and physiology of copepods, and from the 90’s has been one of the world leading groups in the study of the effects of small-scale turbulence on the structure and functioning of plankton communities, and on the role of microzooplankton in marine pelagic ecosystems. The members of the group at present are: Miquel Alcaraz, Enric Saiz, Albert Calbet, Kaiene Griffell, Anna Arias, Manuel Olivares, Claudia Traboni and Guilherme Ferreira.

Latest outreach book

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-50766-3

Marine plankton, despite their tiny size, are crucial for the functioning of marine food webs. It is not just about one organism eating another; when this happens, it helps release the nutrients accumulated within living matter, making them available again for microalgae. Plankton are present in freshwater and all the seas and oceans on the planet. Moreover, they are responsible for supporting life on Earth and have provided us (on geological timescales) with a significant portion of the oxygen we breathe. In just a small spoonful of seawater, we can find around fifty million viruses, five million bacteria, hundreds of thousands of small unicellular flagellates, thousands of microscopic algae, five heterotrophic ciliates or dinoflagellates, and, with some luck, a small crustacean like copepods. This book aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and the general public, offering a captivating exploration of the fascinating world of marine plankton. Through engaging narratives and visually compelling illustrations, readers will gain insights into the importance of plankton in marine ecosystems, their diverse forms, and the crucial role they play in maintaining our planet's health.

Albert Calbet CV

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