IODP Deep Biosphere Research Workshop report – a synthesis of recent investigations, and discussionof new research questions and drilling targets

[摘要] During the past decade, the IODP (International Ocean Discovery Program) has fostered a significant increase in deepbiosphere investigations in the marine sedimentary and crustal environments,and scientists are well-poised to continue this momentum into the next phaseof the IODP. The goals of this workshop were to evaluate recent findings in aglobal context, synthesize available biogeochemical data to fosterthermodynamic and metabolic activity modeling and measurements, identifyregional targets for future targeted sampling and dedicated expeditions,foster collaborations, and highlight the accomplishments of deep biosphereresearch within IODP. Twenty-four scientists from around the worldparticipated in this one-day workshop sponsored by IODP-MI and held inFlorence, Italy, immediately prior to the Goldschmidt 2013 conference. Amajor topic of discussion at the workshop was the continued need forstandard biological sampling and measurements across IODP platforms.Workshop participants renew the call to IODP operators to implementrecommended protocols.

[学科分类] 地质学