Area of Operations: Lydonia Canyon, Georges Bank, upper Continental Slope, United States, North America, North Atlantic
Dates: August 27, 1980 to September 05, 1980
Chief scientist: Mike Bothner
Objectives: Investigate the biology and the current and sediment dynamics of Lydonia submarine canyon with the use of the deep diving submersible ALVIN.
Type of Activity: Sampling;
Information to be derived: Species representation;Current and sediment dynamics;
Summary: ALVIN dives: 9 (#1037-1045, 55 hours 20 min. underwater); Grabs: 37; Cores: 13; Interface sediment samples: 13; Film: 62 rolls.
Contact: Mike Bothner (mbothner@usgs.gov)
InfoBank: uses the identifier L-6-80-NE. Visit this site for more information.
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