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| birth_place = [[Ann Arbor, MI]] [[United States|U.S.]]
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'''James B. McClintock''' (born Ann Arbor, MI) is an American professor of biology at the [[University of Alabama at Birmingham]] and studies various aspects of marine biology in [[Antarctica]]. He is an authority on the effects of climate change in Antarctica which is detailed in his book ''Lost Antarctica – Adventures in a Disappearing Land'',.<ref>McClintock, James B., ''Lost Antarctica - Adventures from a Disappearing Land'', Palgrave Macmillan, September 18, 2012.</ref><ref>http://www.lostantarctica.com</ref>
'''James B. McClintock''' (born Ann Arbor, MI) is an American professor of biology at the [[University of Alabama at Birmingham]] and studies various aspects of marine biology in [[Antarctica]]. He is an authority on the effects of climate change in Antarctica which is detailed in his book ''Lost Antarctica – Adventures in a Disappearing Land'',.<ref>McClintock, James B., ''Lost Antarctica – Adventures from a Disappearing Land'', Palgrave Macmillan, September 18, 2012.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lostantarctica.com/ |title=Home |website=lostantarctica.com}}</ref>


McClintock received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1978 and his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida in 1984. In 1987, after completing a [[National Science Foundation]] Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of California at Santa Cruz, he joined the faculty of the Department of Biology<ref>From (http://www.uab.edu/biology/)</ref> at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is the Endowed University Professor of Polar and Marine Biology.<ref>From the UAB Department of Biology website (http://www.uab.edu/biology/component/content/article/149-mcclintock-vita</ref>
McClintock received his bachelor's degree from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1978 and his PhD from the University of South Florida in 1984. In 1987, after completing a [[National Science Foundation]] Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of California at Santa Cruz, he joined the faculty of the Department of Biology<ref>From (http://www.uab.edu/biology/)</ref> at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is the Endowed University Professor of Polar and Marine Biology.<ref>From the UAB Department of Biology website (http://www.uab.edu/biology/component/content/article/149-mcclintock-vita</ref>


==Academic Background==
==Academic Background==


McClintock discovered his professional passion while growing up along the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara, CA. His initial research focused on [[echinoderm]] (primarily sea star and sea urchin) nutrition, and reproduction in both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. In 1982 he made his first scientific foray into the chilly Indian Ocean as a participant in the French Antarctic Research Program working at a research base on the sub-Antarctic island of [[Kerguelen Islands|Kerguelen]]. The following two years, as a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow, McClintock continued his
McClintock grew up along the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara, CA. His initial research focused on [[echinoderm]] (primarily sea star and sea urchin) nutrition, and reproduction in both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. In 1982 he made his first scientific visit into the Indian Ocean as a participant in the French Antarctic Research Program, working at a research base on the sub-Antarctic island of [[Kerguelen Islands|Kerguelen]]. The following two years, as a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow, McClintock continued his echinoderm studies in the waters of Antarctica's Southern Ocean at the United States research station [[McMurdo Station]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}}
echinoderm studies in the freezing waters of Antarctica's Southern Ocean at the United States research station [[McMurdo Station]].


Since 1989 McClintock has led or co-directed fourteen scientific expeditions with the [[United States Antarctic Program]] (USAP) in which he and his research collaborators have become the world’s authorities on Antarctic marine chemical ecology. This work, funded by NSF, has been conducted at the United States research facilities McMurdo Station (Ross Sea) and [[Palmer Station]] (Antarctic Peninsula). McClintock has published over 200 scientific publications, and co-edited and co-authored several books related to a multitude of aspects dealing with marine invertebrates. In 1998, the U.S. Geographic Board named [[McClintock Point]] on the north side of New Harbor, McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, in recognition of his contributions to Antarctic marine biology. In 1999 he became an elected Fellow in the [[American Association for the Advancement of Science]].
Since 1989 McClintock has led or co-directed fourteen scientific expeditions with the [[United States Antarctic Program]] (USAP) in which he and his research collaborators have become authorities on Antarctic marine chemical ecology.{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}} This work, funded by NSF, has been conducted at the United States research facilities McMurdo Station (Ross Sea) and [[Palmer Station]] (Antarctic Peninsula). McClintock has published over 200 scientific publications, and co-edited and co-authored several books on marine invertebrates. In 1998, the U.S. Geographic Board named [[McClintock Point]] on the north side of New Harbor, McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, in recognition of his contributions to Antarctic marine biology. In 1999 he was an elected Fellow in the [[American Association for the Advancement of Science]].


==Current Work==
==Current Work==


His current work, also funded by the NSF, focuses of the impacts of [[climate change]] along the western Antarctic Peninsula (WAP). This region of the planet is experiencing unprecedented warming.<ref>Marshall et al., "The Impact of a Changing Southern Hemisphere Annular Mode on Antarctic Peninsula Summer Temperatures", Journal of Climate, vol. 19, pp. 5388–5404, October 2006.</ref> Moreover, Antarctic seas are uniquely subject to the impacts of [[ocean acidification]], the result of oceans absorbing anthropogenic [[atmospheric carbon dioxide]] (CO<sub>2</sub>). Research projects are underway to examine how the combination of rising seawater temperatures and increased levels of ocean acidification may impact Antarctic marine plants and animals that have [[calcified]] body parts. A separate NSF-funded research program co-directed by McClintock involves an investigation of large populations of king crabs currently invading Antarctic shelf waters<ref>From http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110419191022.htm</ref> as sea temperatures rise and their prospective impacts on seafloor communities.
His current work{{When|date=February 2022}}, also funded by the NSF, focuses of the impacts of [[climate change]] along the western Antarctic Peninsula (WAP). This region of the planet is experiencing unprecedented warming.<ref>Marshall et al., "The Impact of a Changing Southern Hemisphere Annular Mode on Antarctic Peninsula Summer Temperatures", Journal of Climate, vol. 19, pp. 5388–5404, October 2006.</ref> Moreover, Antarctic seas are uniquely subject to the impacts of [[ocean acidification]], the result of oceans absorbing anthropogenic [[atmospheric carbon dioxide]] (CO<sub>2</sub>). Research projects are underway to examine how the combination of rising seawater temperatures and increased levels of ocean acidification may impact Antarctic marine plants and animals that have [[calcified]] body parts. A separate NSF-funded research program co-directed by McClintock involves an investigation of large populations of king crabs currently invading Antarctic shelf waters<ref>From https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110419191022.htm</ref> as sea temperatures rise and their prospective impacts on seafloor communities.


McClintock is very active in educational outreach activities related to his career as an Antarctic marine ecologist. He is an appointed member of the Advisory Board of the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation.
McClintock participates in educational outreach activities related to his work as an Antarctic marine ecologist. He is an appointed member of the Advisory Board of the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation.


In addition to participating in research expeditions, McClintock leads an annual educational tourist ship based Climate Change Challenge cruise to the Antarctica Peninsula. He also co-leads study away programs to the Galapagos, Bahamas and Costa Rica as part of his teaching activities at UAB. At home, McClintock enjoys canoeing, fishing and spending time with his wife and two children. He is the author of ''A Naturalist Goes Fishing'', published by St. Martin's Press (2015.)
In addition to participating in research expeditions, McClintock leads an annual educational tourist ship based Climate Change Challenge cruise to the Antarctica Peninsula. He also co-leads study programs to the Galapagos, Bahamas and Costa Rica as part of his teaching activities at UAB. He is the author of ''A Naturalist Goes Fishing'', published by St. Martin's Press (2015).


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* Read Dr. McClintock's UAB-Biology website http://www.uab.edu/biology/mcclintock
* [https://www.uab.edu/cas/biology/people/faculty/james-b-mcclintock UAB-Biology website]
*[https://lecture.ucsf.edu/ets/Play/e14408f915d84602805a763ecd13b28d1d Lecture: From Penguins to Plankton: The Dramatic Effects of Climate Change on the Antarctic Peninsula] (Starts at 17 mins in)
* [https://www.uab.edu/antarctica/ UAB website with blogs and photos by McClintock]


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* For details on Dr. McClintock's book on climate change in Antarctica see http://www.lostantarctica.com/links/
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* View photos and blogs posted from Antarctica by Dr. McClintock and his colleagues at http://www.uab.edu/uabbio/s022/


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James B. McClintock
James B. McClintock
Born
Ann Arbor, MI US
EducationUniversity of California Santa Cruz (B.S.); University of South Florida (PhD)
Occupation(s)professor, Marine Biologist, Author
EmployerUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
Known forAntarctic marine biology

James B. McClintock (born Ann Arbor, MI) is an American professor of biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and studies various aspects of marine biology in Antarctica. He is an authority on the effects of climate change in Antarctica which is detailed in his book Lost Antarctica – Adventures in a Disappearing Land,.[1][2]

McClintock received his bachelor's degree from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1978 and his PhD from the University of South Florida in 1984. In 1987, after completing a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of California at Santa Cruz, he joined the faculty of the Department of Biology[3] at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is the Endowed University Professor of Polar and Marine Biology.[4]

Academic Background

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McClintock grew up along the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara, CA. His initial research focused on echinoderm (primarily sea star and sea urchin) nutrition, and reproduction in both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. In 1982 he made his first scientific visit into the Indian Ocean as a participant in the French Antarctic Research Program, working at a research base on the sub-Antarctic island of Kerguelen. The following two years, as a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow, McClintock continued his echinoderm studies in the waters of Antarctica's Southern Ocean at the United States research station McMurdo Station.[citation needed]

Since 1989 McClintock has led or co-directed fourteen scientific expeditions with the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) in which he and his research collaborators have become authorities on Antarctic marine chemical ecology.[citation needed] This work, funded by NSF, has been conducted at the United States research facilities McMurdo Station (Ross Sea) and Palmer Station (Antarctic Peninsula). McClintock has published over 200 scientific publications, and co-edited and co-authored several books on marine invertebrates. In 1998, the U.S. Geographic Board named McClintock Point on the north side of New Harbor, McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, in recognition of his contributions to Antarctic marine biology. In 1999 he was an elected Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Current Work

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His current work[when?], also funded by the NSF, focuses of the impacts of climate change along the western Antarctic Peninsula (WAP). This region of the planet is experiencing unprecedented warming.[5] Moreover, Antarctic seas are uniquely subject to the impacts of ocean acidification, the result of oceans absorbing anthropogenic atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). Research projects are underway to examine how the combination of rising seawater temperatures and increased levels of ocean acidification may impact Antarctic marine plants and animals that have calcified body parts. A separate NSF-funded research program co-directed by McClintock involves an investigation of large populations of king crabs currently invading Antarctic shelf waters[6] as sea temperatures rise and their prospective impacts on seafloor communities.

McClintock participates in educational outreach activities related to his work as an Antarctic marine ecologist. He is an appointed member of the Advisory Board of the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation.

In addition to participating in research expeditions, McClintock leads an annual educational tourist ship based Climate Change Challenge cruise to the Antarctica Peninsula. He also co-leads study programs to the Galapagos, Bahamas and Costa Rica as part of his teaching activities at UAB. He is the author of A Naturalist Goes Fishing, published by St. Martin's Press (2015).

References

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  1. ^ McClintock, James B., Lost Antarctica – Adventures from a Disappearing Land, Palgrave Macmillan, September 18, 2012.
  2. ^ "Home". lostantarctica.com.
  3. ^ From (http://www.uab.edu/biology/)
  4. ^ From the UAB Department of Biology website (http://www.uab.edu/biology/component/content/article/149-mcclintock-vita
  5. ^ Marshall et al., "The Impact of a Changing Southern Hemisphere Annular Mode on Antarctic Peninsula Summer Temperatures", Journal of Climate, vol. 19, pp. 5388–5404, October 2006.
  6. ^ From https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110419191022.htm
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