Alternate Leg ID: LULU 112; ALVIN dives 1257-1262
Area of Operations: Oceanographer Canyon, United States, North America, North Atlantic
Dates: August 25, 1982 to September 03, 1982
Objectives: Describe the canyon fauna in relation to depth and substrates, describe the surficial geology, and conduct detailed bathymetric mapping of the area. Obtain quantitative baseline data on the canyon biota and on the biota of the intercanyon Continental Slope adjacent to Oceanographer Canyon.
Type of Activity: Sampling Photography Bathymetric mapping
Information to be derived: Samples and chemical analysis Bathymetric maps
Summary: Multiple samples collected and observations recorded. Sediment samples: 30; Push cores: 4.
USGS Project Number: NMFS CRU
Contact: Page Valentine (pvalentine@usgs.gov)
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