Paleoecology of a Florida Lake with Dr. Mark Brenner

Dr. Mark Brenner demonstrates the process of coring a lake and discusses his career in paleoecology. This was filmed at Archbold Biological Station’s Lake Annie in Venus, Florida.

Content:

Abiotic Processes: sedimentation, paleoecology, ice-age, deposition, geochemistry, radiodating
Biotic Processes: trophic changes, nutrient enrichment, diatoms
Culture, Sociology, Politics: indigenous use
Human-Environment Interactions: Dr. Brenner discusses how his work has helped understand questions about the ancient and pre-historic movements of people and their impact on the land.
Technology: environmental DNA
Field Stations and Marine Labs:
Natural History or Habitats: Lake sediments
Research: Dr. Brenner discusses his research and that of others working in paleoecology.

Content Type: Interview

Content Format: Video

Production Date: 10/02/2021
Creator: Dustin Angell
Contributor: Archbold Biological Station
Contributor Affiliation: Non-profit
Contact: Dustin Angell, dangell@archbold-station.org