Summary for Field Activity Number 81038

Alternate Leg: ID (BLM M-2/108)

Area of Operations : Georges Bank, shelf south of Nantucket, United States, North America, North Atlantic

Dates: November 9, 1981 to November 20, 1981

Chief scientist: Richard Rendigs
   Michael Rawson-LDGO

Objectives: Cruise BLM M-2 was the second in the seasonal sampling series to collect infauna and benthic sediment samples to be used as base line analyses for Georges Bank lease sale no.2 Environmental Monitoring Program.The major emphasis of the program will determine the extent of deposition and accumulation of toxic materials as a result of oil drilling activities any subsequent effects on the benthic biota.

Type of Activity: Sampling;

Information to be derived: Times series data;Samples and Chemical Analysis;

Summary: Mooring deployed: 1(#239, recovered by fishing trawler ELIZABETH 2 days later on Nov 10, 1981.)

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Contact: Michael Rawson ()

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