Publications
Abundance and trophic position of gelatinous zooplankton in the Namibian upwelling region
R. Koppelmann, S.A. Jung, N. Lahajnar. “Abundance and trophic position of gelatinous zooplankton in the Namibian upwelling region”. Zooplankton: Species Diversity, Distribution and Seasonal Dynamics . Hg. G. Kehayias. Nova Science Publishers, 2014, S. 177-207.
Are Rhodophyceae a dietary component for deep-sea holothurians?
S.I. Bühring, R. Koppelmann, B. Christiansen, H. Weikert. “Are Rhodophyceae a dietary component for deep-sea holothurians?”. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the UK 82 (2). (2002): S. 347-348.doi: 10.1017/S0025315402005556
Assessing the apparent imbalance between geochemical and biochemical indicators of meso- and bathypelagic biological activity: What the @$♯! is wrong with present calculations of carbon budgets?
A.B. Burd, D.A. Hansell, D.K. Steinberg, T.R. Anderson, J. Arístegui, F. Baltar, S.R. Beaupré, K.O. Buesseler, F. DeHairs, G.A. Jackson, D.C. Kadko, R. Koppelmann, R.S. Lampitt, T. Nagata, T. Reinthaler, C. Robinson, B.H. Robison, C. Tamburini, T. Tanaka. “Assessing the apparent imbalance between geochemical and biochemical indicators of meso- and bathypelagic biological activity: What the @$♯! is wrong with present calculations of carbon budgets?”. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography 57 (16). (2010): S. 1557–1571.doi: 10.1016/j.dsr2.2010.02.022
Bacterial and zooplankton distribution in deep waters of the Arabian Sea
R. Koppelmann, H. Zimmermann-Timm, H. Weikert. “Bacterial and zooplankton distribution in deep waters of the Arabian Sea”. Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers 52 (11). (2005): S. 2184–2192.doi: 10.1016/j.dsr.2005.06.012
Bridging the gap between marine biogeochemical and fisheries sciences; configuring the zooplankton link
A. Mitra, C. Castellani, W.C. Gentleman, S.H. Jónasdóttir, K.J. Flynn, A. Bode, C. Halsband, P. Kuhn, P. Licandro, M.D. Agersted, A. Calbet, P.K. Lindeque, R. Koppelmann, E.F. Møller, A. Gislason, T. Gissel Nielsen, M. St. John. “Bridging the gap between marine biogeochemical and fisheries sciences; configuring the zooplankton link”. Progress in Oceanography 129 (Part B). (2014): S. 176-199.doi: 10.1016/j.pocean.2014.04.025
Carbon Budgets of Mesozooplankton Copepod Communities in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean - Regional and Vertical Patterns between 24°N and 21°S
M. Bode, R. Koppelmann, L. Teuber, W. Hagen, H. Auel.. “Carbon Budgets of Mesozooplankton Copepod Communities in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean - Regional and Vertical Patterns between 24°N and 21°S”. Global Biogeochemical Cycles (2018): S. accepted.
Carbon requirements of deep sea zooplankton estimated from ETS measurements in relation to size fraction and taxonomic composition
C. Halsband-Lenk, R. Koppelmann, H. Weikert. “Carbon requirements of deep sea zooplankton estimated from ETS measurements in relation to size fraction and taxonomic composition”. Oceanography of Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. Hg. A. Yilmaz. Ankara: TUBITAK, 2003, S. 805-813.
Chaetognatha of the Namibian Upwelling Region: Taxonomy, Distribution and Trophic Position
K. Bohata, R. Koppelmann. “Chaetognatha of the Namibian Upwelling Region: Taxonomy, Distribution and Trophic Position”. PLoS ONE 8 (1), e53839. (2013) doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0053839
Deep Arabian Sea mesozooplankton distribution. Intermonsoon, October 1995
R. Koppelmann, H. Weikert. “Deep Arabian Sea mesozooplankton distribution. Intermonsoon, October 1995”. Marine Biology 129 (3). (1997): S. 549-560.doi: 10.1007/s002270050196
Deep-sea zooplankton ecology of the Eastern Mediterranean: State-of-the-art and perspectives
R. Koppelmann, H. Weikert. “Deep-sea zooplankton ecology of the Eastern Mediterranean: State-of-the-art and perspectives”. CIESM Workshop Monographs . 23. Monaco: 2003, S. 47-53.
Distribution and composition of gelatinous detrital material from closing net hauls in the NE Atlantic
R. Koppelmann. “Distribution and composition of gelatinous detrital material from closing net hauls in the NE Atlantic”. Marine Biology 118 (4). (1994): S. 755-759.doi: 10.1007/BF00347525
Distribution and trophic links of gelatinous zooplankton on Dogger Bank, North Sea
J.R. Frost, A. Denda, C.J. Fox, C.A. Jacoby, R. Koppelmann, M. Holtegaard Nielsen, M.J. Youngbluth. “Distribution and trophic links of gelatinous zooplankton on Dogger Bank, North Sea”. Marine Biology 159 (2). (2012): S. 239-253.doi: 10.1007/s00227-011-1803-7
Distribution patterns of mesopelagic fishes with special reference to Vinciguerria lucetia Garman 1899 (Phosichthyidae: Pisces) in the Humboldt Current Region off Peru
R. Cornejo, R. Koppelmann. “Distribution patterns of mesopelagic fishes with special reference to Vinciguerria lucetia Garman 1899 (Phosichthyidae: Pisces) in the Humboldt Current Region off Peru”. Marine Biology 149 (6). (2006): S. 1519-1537.doi: 10.1007/s00227-006-0319-z
Ecological relevance of salps and doliolids in the northern Benguela Upwelling System
B. Martin, R. Koppelmann, P. Kassatov.. “Ecological relevance of salps and doliolids in the northern Benguela Upwelling System”. Journal of Plankton Research 39 (2). (2017): S. 290-304.doi: 10.1093/plankt/fbw095
Evidence of episodic changes in deep-sea mesozooplankton abundance and composition in the Levantine Sea (Eastern Mediterranean)
H. Weikert, R. Koppelmann, S. Wiegratz. “Evidence of episodic changes in deep-sea mesozooplankton abundance and composition in the Levantine Sea (Eastern Mediterranean)”. Journal of Marine Systems 30 (3-4). (2001): S. 221-239.doi: 10.1016/S0924-7963(01)00060-4
Full-depth zooplankton profiles over the deep bathyal of the NE Atlantic
R. Koppelmann, H. Weikert. “Full-depth zooplankton profiles over the deep bathyal of the NE Atlantic”. Marine Ecology Progress Series 86 (3). (1992): S. 263-272.
Full-depths zooplankton composition at two deep sites in the western and central Arabian Sea
H. Fabian, R. Koppelmann, H. Weikert. “Full-depths zooplankton composition at two deep sites in the western and central Arabian Sea”. Indian Journal of Marine Sciences 34 (2). (2005): S. 174-187.
History of Oceanographic Research in the Indian Ocean. From the Early Years Until Now
R. Koppelmann, B. Martin. “History of Oceanographic Research in the Indian Ocean. From the Early Years Until Now”. Atlantic and Indian Oceans: New Oceanographic Research. Hg. E.S. Askew, J.P. Bromley. Chapter 7. Nova Science Publishers, 2009, S. 159-167.
Klimaereignisse und Auswirkungen auf die Tiefsee - Das »biologische Gedächtnis« des östlichen Mittelmeeres
R. Koppelmann. “Klimaereignisse und Auswirkungen auf die Tiefsee - Das »biologische Gedächtnis« des östlichen Mittelmeeres”. Warnsignal Klima: Die Meere - Änderungen & Risiken. Hg. J.L. Lozán, H. Graßl, L. Karbe, K. Reise. Hamburg: Verlag Wissenschaftliche Auswertungen in Kooperation mit GEO, 2011, S. 235-240.
Mare incogniticum? Exploring Mediterranean deep-sea biology
F. Briand, J. Batista, J. Moranta, B. Galil, C. Gambi, R. Koppelmann, A. Tselepides, L. Giuliano, C. Tamburini, M. Yakimov, G. Herndl, D. Billett, D. Desbruyères, P. Snelgrove, A. Metaxas, A.F. Medioni . “Mare incogniticum? Exploring Mediterranean deep-sea biology”. CIESM Workshop Monographs . 23. Monaco: 2003, S. 5-27.
Mesopelagic zone ecology and biogeochemistry – a synthesis
C. Robinson, D.K. Steinberg, T.R. Anderson, J. Arístegui, C.A. Carlson, J.R. Frost, J.-F. Ghiglione, S. Hernández-León, G.A. Jackson, R. Koppelmann, B. Quéguiner, O. Ragueneau, F. Rassoulzadegan, B.H. Robison, C. Tamburini, T. Tanakak, K.F. Wishner, J. Zhang. “Mesopelagic zone ecology and biogeochemistry – a synthesis”. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography 57 (16). (2010): S. 1504–1518.doi: 10.1016/j.dsr2.2010.02.018
Mesozooplankton community respiration and its relation to particle flux in the oligotrophic eastern Mediterranean
R. Koppelmann, H. Weikert, C. Halsband-Lenk, T. Jennerjahn. “Mesozooplankton community respiration and its relation to particle flux in the oligotrophic eastern Mediterranean”. Global Biogeochemical Cycles 18 (1), GB1039. (2004) doi: 10.1029/2003GB002121
Mid-water zooplankton profiles from the temperate ocean and partially landlocked seas. A re-evaluation of interoceanic differences
H. Weikert, R. Koppelmann. “Mid-water zooplankton profiles from the temperate ocean and partially landlocked seas. A re-evaluation of interoceanic differences”. Oceanologica Acta 19 (6). (1996): S. 657-664.
Onshore–offshore distribution of Thecosomata (Gastropoda) in the Benguela Current upwelling region off Namibia: species diversity and trophic position
R. Koppelmann, B. Kullmann, N. Lahajnar, B. Martin, V. Mohrholz. “Onshore–offshore distribution of Thecosomata (Gastropoda) in the Benguela Current upwelling region off Namibia: species diversity and trophic position”. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 93 (6). (2013): S. 1625-1640.doi: 10.1017/S0025315413000052
Organic carbon losses measured by heterotrophic activity of mesozooplankton and CaCO<sub>3</sub> flux in the bathypelagic zone of the Arabian Sea
R. Koppelmann, P. Schäfer, R. Schiebel. “Organic carbon losses measured by heterotrophic activity of mesozooplankton and CaCO3 flux in the bathypelagic zone of the Arabian Sea”. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography 47 (1-2). (2000): S. 169-187.doi: 10.1016/S0967-0645(99)00101-0
Pelagic decapods in the northern Benguela upwelling system: Distribution, ecophysiology and contribution to active carbon flux
A. Schukat, M. Bode, H. Auel, R. Carballo, B. Martin, R. Koppelmann, W. Hagen. “Pelagic decapods in the northern Benguela upwelling system: Distribution, ecophysiology and contribution to active carbon flux”. Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers 75. (2013): S. 146-156.doi: 10.1016/j.dsr.2013.02.003
Pelagic key species and mechanisms driving energy flows in the northern Benguela upwelling ecosystem and their feedback into biogeochemical cycles
W. Ekau, H. Auel, W. Hagen, R. Koppelmann, N. Wasmund, K. Bohata, F. Buchholz, S. Geist, B. Martin, A. Schukat, H.M. Verheye, T. Werner. . “Pelagic key species and mechanisms driving energy flows in the northern Benguela upwelling ecosystem and their feedback into biogeochemical cycles”. Journal of Marine Systems in press. (2018) doi: org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2018.03.001
Potential contribution of surface-dwelling Sargassum algae to deep-sea ecosystems in the southern North Atlantic
P. Baker, U. Minzlaff, A. Schoenle, E. Schwabe, M. Hohlfeld, A. Jeuck, N. Brenke, D. Prausse, M. Rothenbeck, S. Brix, I. Frutos, K.M. Jörger, T.P. Neusser, R. Koppelmann, C. Devey, A. Brandt, H. Arndt.. “Potential contribution of surface-dwelling Sargassum algae to deep-sea ecosystems in the southern North Atlantic”. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography in press. (2017) doi: org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2017.10.002
Spatial and temporal distribution patterns of deep-sea mesozooplankton in the eastern Mediterranean – indications of a climatically induced shift?
R. Koppelmann, H. Weikert. “Spatial and temporal distribution patterns of deep-sea mesozooplankton in the eastern Mediterranean – indications of a climatically induced shift?”. Marine Ecology 28 (2). (2007): S. 259-275.doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0485.2007.00154.x
Spatio-temporal variability of zooplankton biomass and environmental control in the Northern Benguela Upwelling System: field investigations and model simulation
B. Martin, A. Eggert, R. Koppelmann, R. Diekmann, V. Mohrholz, M. Schmidt. “Spatio-temporal variability of zooplankton biomass and environmental control in the Northern Benguela Upwelling System: field investigations and model simulation”. Marine Ecology 36 (3). (2015): S. 637-658.doi: 10.1111/maec.12173
Temporal and vertical distribution of two ecologically different calanoid copepods (Calanoides carinatus Krøyer 1849 and Lucicutia grandis Giesbrecht 1895) in the deep waters of the central Arabian Sea
R. Koppelmann, H. Weikert. “Temporal and vertical distribution of two ecologically different calanoid copepods (Calanoides carinatus Krøyer 1849 and Lucicutia grandis Giesbrecht 1895) in the deep waters of the central Arabian Sea”. Marine Biology 147 (5). (2005): S. 1173-1178.doi: 10.1007/s00227-005-0008-3
Temporal changes of deep-sea mesozooplankton abundance in the temperate NE Atlantic and estimates of the carbon budget
R. Koppelmann, H. Weikert. “Temporal changes of deep-sea mesozooplankton abundance in the temperate NE Atlantic and estimates of the carbon budget”. Marine Ecology Progress Series 179. (1999): S. 27-40.
Temporal variability of deep-sea zooplankton in the Arabian Sea
R. Koppelmann, H. Fabian, H. Weikert. “Temporal variability of deep-sea zooplankton in the Arabian Sea”. Marine Biology 142. (2003): S. 959-970.doi: 10.1007/s00227-002-0999-y
The ecological role of zooplankton in the twilight and dark zones of the ocean
R. Koppelmann, J. Frost. “The ecological role of zooplankton in the twilight and dark zones of the ocean”. Biological Oceanography Research Trends. Hg. L.P. Mertens. Nova Science Publishers, 2008, S. 67-130.
The near-bottom zooplankton at the abyssal BIOTRANS site, northeast Atlantic: composition, abundance and variability
B. Christiansen, B. Drüke, R. Koppelmann, H. Weikert. “The near-bottom zooplankton at the abyssal BIOTRANS site, northeast Atlantic: composition, abundance and variability ”. Journal of Plankton Research 21 (10). (1999): S. 1847-1863.doi: 10.1093/plankt/21.10.1847
The stable isotope signature of mesozooplankton in the Levantine Sea (Eastern Mediterranean)
R. Koppelmann, C. Halsband-Lenk, H. Weikert. “The stable isotope signature of mesozooplankton in the Levantine Sea (Eastern Mediterranean)”. Oceanography of Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. Hg. A. Yilmaz. Ankara: TUBITAK, 2003, S. 814-820.
Transfer of organic matter in the deep Arabian Sea zooplankton community: insights from δ<sup>15</sup>N analysis
R. Kopplemann, H. Weikert. “Transfer of organic matter in the deep Arabian Sea zooplankton community: insights from δ15N analysis”. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography 47 (14). (2000): S. 2653–2672.doi: 10.1016/S0967-0645(00)00043-6
Trophic relationships of zooplankton in the eastern Mediterranean based on stable isotope measurements
R. Koppelmann, R. Böttger-Schnack, J. Möbius, H. Weikert. “Trophic relationships of zooplankton in the eastern Mediterranean based on stable isotope measurements”. Journal of Plankton Research 31 (6). (2009): S. 669-686.doi: 10.1093/plankt/fbp013
Vertical distribution of mesozooplankton and its δ<sup>15</sup>N signature at a deep-sea site in the Levantine Sea (eastern Mediterranean) in April 1999
R. Koppelmann, H. Weikert, N. Lahajnar. “Vertical distribution of mesozooplankton and its δ15N signature at a deep-sea site in the Levantine Sea (eastern Mediterranean) in April 1999”. Journal of Geophysical Research 108 (C9), 8118. (2003) doi: 10.1029/2002JC001351
Vertical structural patterns of deep-living zooplankton in the NE Atlantic, the Levantine Sea and the Red Sea: a comparison
H. Weikert, R. Koppelmann. “Vertical structural patterns of deep-living zooplankton in the NE Atlantic, the Levantine Sea and the Red Sea: a comparison”. Oceanologica Acta 16 (2). (1993): S. 163-177.