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PICES-2012 Program and Abstracts PICES-2012 Program & Abstracts Image: “The Itsukushima Shrine from the sea”, November 25, 2010, watercolour, by Satoshi Arima, retiree of the National Research Institute of Fisheries and Environment of Inland Sea, Hiroshima, Japan. Permission to reproduce this artwork was kindly granted by Mr. Arima. Prepared and published by: North Pacific Marine Science Organization PICES Secretariat P.O. Box 6000 Sidney, BC PICES-2012 V8L 4B2 Canada Tel: 1-250-363-6366 Fax: 1-250-363-6827 Program and Abstracts E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pices.int October 12-21, 2012 Hiroshima, Japan PICES-2012 Effects of natural and anthropogenic stressors in the North Pacific ecosystems: Scientific challenges and possible solutions North Pacific Marine Science Organization October 12-21, 2012 Hiroshima, Japan Table of Contents Notes for Guidance � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �vi International Conference Center Floor Plan � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � vii Meeting Timetable � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �viii Map of the International Conference Center Area � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � xii Keynote Lecture � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Schedules and Abstracts S1: Science Board Symposium Effects of natural and anthropogenic stressors in the North Pacific ecosystems: Scientific challenges and possible solutions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5 S2: MEQ Topic Session Range extension, toxicity and phylogeny of epiphytic dinoflagellates � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25 S3: POC Topic Session Challenges in understanding Northern Hemisphere ocean climate variability and change � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 33 S4: FIS/MONITOR/POC Topic Session Monitoring on a small budget: Cooperative research and the use of commercial and recreational vessels as sampling platforms for biological and oceanographic monitoring � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 57 S5: MEQ/FUTURE Topic Session Social-ecological systems on walleye pollock and other commercial gadids under changing environment: Inter-disciplinary approach � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 67 S6: BIO/MEQ Topic Session Environmental contaminants in marine ecosystems: Seabirds and marine mammals as sentinels of ecosystem health � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 79 S7: BIO/FIS Topic Session Jellyfish in marine ecosystems and their interactions with fish and fisheries � � � � � � � � � 89 S8: POC/FIS Topic Session Linking migratory fish behavior to End-to-End models II � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 107 S9: FIS/MEQ Topic Session Ecological functions and services associated with marine macrophyte communities as indicators of natural and anthropogenic stressors in nearshore zones of the North Pacific � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 115 iii S10: BIO/MEQ/FUTURE Topic Session Ecosystem responses to multiple stressors in the North Pacific � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 125 S11: MONITOR/POC Topic Session Effects of natural and artificial calamities on marine ecosystems and the scheme for their mitigation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 135 S12: BIO/FIS/POC Topic Session Advances in understanding the North Pacific Subtropical Frontal Zone ecosystem � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 151 S13: MEQ/FUTURE Topic Session Risk management in coastal zone ecosystems around the North Pacific � � � � � � � � � � 159 S14: POC/TCODE Topic Session Changing ocean biogeochemistry and its ecosystem impacts � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 167 BIO Paper Session � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 183 FIS Paper Session � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �211 POC Paper Session � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 229 GP Session General Poster Session � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 245 W1: BIO Workshop Identifying critical multiple stressors of North Pacific marine ecosystems and indicators to assess their impacts � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 263 W2: BIO Workshop Secondary production: measurement methodology and its application on natural zooplankton community � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 271 W3: BIO Workshop The feasibility of updating prey consumption by marine birds, marine mammals, and large predatory fish in PICES regions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 279 W4: ESSAS/PICES Workshop Subarctic–Arctic interactions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 285 iv W5: BIO Workshop Comparison of multiple ecosystem models in several North Pacific shelf ecosystems (MEMIP-IV) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 293 W6: MEQ Workshop The contrasting cases of HABs in the eastern and western Pacific in 2007 and 2011 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 297 W7: SCOR/PICES Workshop Global patterns of phytoplankton dynamics in coastal ecosystems � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 305 W8: FIS Workshop Recruitment of juvenile Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) in eastern Asia � � � � � � � � � � � � � 315 Registrants � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 321 Observers � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 350 PICES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 355 Author Index � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 357 The views and terms expressed in the abstracts collected here are those of the contributing scientists under their responsibilities and do not necessarily represent the views of the Organization (PICES). Some abstracts were edited for language, clarity and style, and any errors that were introduced were done so inadvertently. Some abstracts have not been edited and have been printed in the condition they were received. In all cases, scientific content, geographic names and data were not edited. Abstracts for oral presentations are sorted first by session and then by presentation time. Abstracts for posters are sorted by session and then by paper ID number. Presenter name is in bold-face type and underlined. v Notes for Guidance The 2012 Annual Meeting of the North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) is held October 12–21, 2012, at the International Conference Center Hiroshima, Japan. The meeting is hosted by the Government of Japan, in cooperation with the Fisheries Research Agency (FRA) and PICES Secretariat. Local arrangements are made by the National Research Institute of Fisheries and Environment of Inland Sea (FEIS) of FRA. Presentations In order to allow the sessions to run smoothly, and in fairness to other speakers, please note that all presentations are expected to adhere strictly to the time allocated. All authors should designate about 5 minutes for questions. Authors can download their presentations straight to the computer where their session/workshop will be held. Important: Please rename your files - time-name.ppt e.g.( 0900-Smith.ppt, 1530-Kim.ppt). If complications occur due to incompatibilities between PCs and Macs, Macintosh owners may use their own computers to make presentations. Posters Posters will be on display in the conference hall “Himawari” from October 16 (a.m.) until the end of the “Wine and Cheese” Poster Session on the evening of October 18, when poster presenters are expected to be available to answer questions. Internet access Internet access via wireless LAN will be available. A few desktop computers will also be available for participants. Social activities (see map p. xii) October 15, Monday (18:30-20:30) Welcome Reception The Welcome Reception for all participants and registered guests will be held at the International Conference Center Hiroshima, rooms “Dahlia 1 and 2”. October 16, Tuesday (18:30-20:30) Sports Events “Futsal” (main event) and “Ken-Dama”. Both events will be held at the small arena of the “Hiroshima Prefectural Sports Center”. October 17, Wednesday (19:00-21:00) Extravaganza Dinner This will be held at the Mitakiso Restaurant. Tickets are CAD$130 each. Seating is very limited. Please check with Ms. Christina Chiu at the Registration Desk for tickets. October 18, Thursday (18:00-20:30) Wine & Cheese Poster Session Reception The “Wine & Cheese” Poster Session at the meeting venue will allow participants to roam around the poster displays and chat with presenters while sipping beer or wine and nibbling on hot and
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