Summary for Field Activity Number 1992-028-FA

Alternate Leg ID: DE92-13

Area of Operations: northern edge of Georges Bank, United States, North America, North Atlantic

Dates: November 14, 1992 to November 21, 1992

Objectives: Echo sounding, sidescan sonar surveys, video, and bottom sampling of selected areas on the northern edge of Georges Bank to map sedimentary environments and biological habitats.

Type of Activity:

Information to be derived:

Summary: 422 line km of sidescan sonar data in one area comprising 66 sq. km of continuous coverage; color video camera deployed at 73 sites; 2 sediment samples taken.

USGS Project Number: EEZ SHELF MAPPING

Contact: Page Valentine (pvalentine@usgs.gov)

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