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FOGG, Gordon was born on April 26, 1919 in Langar, Notts. Son of Reverend Leslie Charles Fogg and Doris Mary Fogg (nee Elliott).
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The Blue-Green Algae attempts to assemble a unified picture of blue-green algae as living organisms. It describes the organism's general features of form and structure, cellular organization, cell biology, gas vacuoles, and movements. The book addresses the culture, nutrition, growth, photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, heterotrophy, respiration, nitrogen metabolism, differentiation, reproduction, and life cycles of the blue-green algae. The organisms' freshwater and terrestrial ecology, pathogens, symbiosis, evolution, and phylogeny are also explained. These organisms form a substantial fraction of the biomass in several important types of habitat. Consequently, it is desirable to understand their activities if natural resources are to be conserved and used to best advantage. This book will be useful to students and research workers in this field of interest.
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There is now an increased awareness of the importance of polar regions in the Earth system, as well as their vulnerability to anthropogenic derived change, including of course global climate change. This new edition offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to polar ecology and has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout, providing expanded coverage of marine ecosystems and the impact of humans. It incorporates a detailed comparison of the Arctic and Antarctic systems, with a particular emphasis on the effects of climate change, and describes marine, freshwater, glacial, and terrestrial habitats. This breadth of coverage is unique in the polar biology literature. As with other titles in the Biology of Habitats Series, particular emphasis is placed on the organisms that dominate these extreme environments although pollution, conservation and experimental aspects are also considered. This accessible text is suitable for both senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in polar ecology, often as part of a wider marine biology degree program. It will also be of value and use to the many professional ecologists and conservation biologists requiring a concise overview of the topic.
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The polar regions can be hostile to life but are sometimes surprisingly productive. The Biology of Polar Habitats gives a readable overview of polar habitats, from ice caps to tundra and open ocean. It describes their physical characteristics, the communities of microorganisms, plants, and animals inhabiting them, and their interactions with the global environment. It reviews the origins of the habitats and their subsequent colonization and population dynamics, and considers the future changes that may result from global warming, stratospheric ozone depletion, and human activities. The book is unusual in that it describes and compares the two polar regions, rather than focusing on one. The author's expertise lies in both the Arctic and Antarctica, and his experience encompasses marine and terrestrial ecology. This is the most authoritative and up-to-date book currently available on polar biology. The text provides an excellent introduction for anyone intending to work in research or management in the polar regions. It is also ideal for students in undergraduate and post-graduate courses in biology, ecology, microbial ecology, geography, and conservation.
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Antarctica is the last unspoilt continent, a landmass with huge potential mineral wealth and of key strategic importance. This book looks at Antarctica as the only place on earth where a signed treaty keeps the major nations from exploiting vast untapped resources.
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FOGG, Gordon was born on April 26, 1919 in Langar, Notts. Son of Reverend Leslie Charles Fogg and Doris Mary Fogg (nee Elliott).
Bachelor of Science, Queen Mary College, London, 1939. Doctor of Philosophy, St. John's College, Cambridge, England, 1943. Doctor of Science, St. John's College, Cambridge, England, 1966.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Dundee, Scotland, 1974.
Assistant for Seaweed Survey of Britain, Marine Biological Association 1942. Plant Physiologist, Pest Control Ltd. 1943-1945; Assistant Lecturer, Department, of Botany, University College London 1945-1947, Lecturer 1947-1953, Reader 1953-1960.
Professor, of Botany in University of London at Westfield College 1960-1971. Professor, of Marine Biology, University College, of N. Wales 1971-1985, Professor Emcr., University of Wales since 1985. Rockefeller Fellow 1954.
Honorary Secretary Institute of Biology 1953-1956, Vice-President 1961-1962, President 1976-1977. Botanical Secretary, Society for Experimental Biology 1957-1960. President British Phycological Society 1962-1963, lot.
Phycological Society 1964. Jt. Honorary Secretary Xth Institute Botanical Congress, Edinburgh 1964. Visiting Research Worker, British Antarctic Survey 1966, 1974, 1979.
General Secretary British Association 1967-1972. Royal Society/Leverhulme Visiting Professor University of Kerala 1970. Chair, of Council, Freshwater Biol.
Association 1974-1985. Trustee, British Museum (Natural History) 1976-1985, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 1983-1989.
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Member Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution, London, 1979-1985. Trustee British Museum Natural History, London, 1976-1985, Royal Botanic Gardens, London,1 983-89. Fellow: Institute of Biology (president 1976-1977), Royal Society London (council member 1980-1982).
Member: Athenaeum, Antarctic, Society Experimental Biology (secretary 1957-1960), Freshwater Biological Association (chairman council 1974-1985), Marine Biological Association (governor 1972-1999), British Phycol. Society (president 1961-1962).
Married Elizabeth Beryl Jones, July 7, 1945. Children: Elizabeth Helen, Timothy Dolben.