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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>http://www.lostantarctica.com</ref> |
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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 |
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> |
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==Academic Background== |
==Academic Background== |
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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]]. The following two years, as a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow, McClintock continued his |
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]]. The following two years, as a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow, McClintock continued his |
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echinoderm studies in the freezing waters of Antarctica's Southern Ocean at the United States research station [[McMurdo Station]]. |
echinoderm studies in the freezing waters of Antarctica's Southern Ocean at the United States research station [[McMurdo Station]]. |
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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 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]]. |
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==Current Work== |
==Current Work== |
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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 |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* Read Dr. McClintock's UAB-Biology website http://www.uab.edu/biology/mcclintock |
* Read Dr. McClintock's UAB-Biology website http://www.uab.edu/biology/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/ |
* View photos and blogs posted from Antarctica by Dr. McClintock and his colleagues at http://www.uab.edu/uabbio/s022/ |
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Revision as of 10:15, 26 October 2012
James B. McClintock | |
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 James B. McClintock | |
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| Education | University of California Santa Cruz (B.S.); University of South Florida (Ph.D.) |
| Occupation(s) | Professor, Marine Biologist, Author |
| Employer | University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| Known for | Antarctic 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 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[3] at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is the Endowed University Professor of Polar and Marine Biology.[4]
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. The following two years, as a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow, McClintock continued his 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.
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.[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.
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.
References
- ^ McClintock, James B., Lost Antarctica - Adventures from a Disappearing Land, Palgrave Macmillan, September 18, 2012.
- ^ http://www.lostantarctica.com
- ^ From (http://www.uab.edu/biology/)
- ^ From the UAB Department of Biology website (http://www.uab.edu/biology/component/content/article/149-mcclintock-vita
- ^ 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.
- ^ From http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110419191022.htm
External links
- Read Dr. McClintock's UAB-Biology website http://www.uab.edu/biology/mcclintock
- For details on Dr. McClintock's book on climate change in Antarctica see http://www.lostantarctica.com/links/
- View photos and blogs posted from Antarctica by Dr. McClintock and his colleagues at http://www.uab.edu/uabbio/s022/