Summary for Field Activity Number 1987-016-FA

Alternate Leg ID: ACAD 87-1

Area of Operations: offshore central Louisiana, United States, Gulf of Mexico, North America, North Atlantic

Dates: May 03, 1987 to May 07, 1987

Objectives: To collect bottom samples offshore Isles Dernieres barrier islands.

Type of Activity:

Information to be derived:

Summary: Water depth varied from 3 m to 25 m. I was very impressed by the underway grab sampler. Sidescan sonar: 463 km; Bottom grabs: 225.

USGS Project Number: LA CSTL

Contact: Ron Circe ()

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