R/V Oceanus, Voyage #460 (OC460) 1 May 2010 - 10 May 2010 The research objectives are synoptic mapping of Alexandrium fundyense, hydrography, and velocity in the coastal current from Cape Cod to Georges Bank, Cape Cod to Bay of Fundy. Planned scientific activities include CTD casts, drifter deployments, and water pumping. The operations area will be in ocean region NA4 at Lat/Lon: 40° 30.0′ N/69° 0.0′ at a water depth range of 0/250 meters. The cruise track will differ between cruises depending upon results and found areas of cell concentrations.

Planned scientific activities include CTD casts, drifter deployments, and water pumping.

 

The operations area will be in ocean region NA4 at Lat/Lon: 40° 30.0′ N/69° 0.0′ at a water depth range of 0/250 meters.  The cruise track will differ between cruises depending upon results and found areas of cell concentrations.

 

Scientific marine research within the exclusive economic zone of Canada is authorized.

 

The scientific personnel participating on this leg under the direction of Dr. Dennis McGillicuddy, Chief Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will be:

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Dr. Dennis McGillicuddy Jr., Chief Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

Mr. Bruce Keafer, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

Mr. Jack Payette, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution nbsp; nbsp;

Mr. Brandon Conroy, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution nbsp; nbsp;

Ms. Jillian Adams, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

Ms. Mollie Stone, Northeastern University nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

Mr. Keston Smith, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

Mr. Nathan Rebuck, University of Maine nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

Ms. Maura Thomas, University of Maine nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

Ms. Olga Kosnyrev, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

Dr. Jefferson Turner, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

Ms. Christian Petitpas, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

Mr. Peter Milligan, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth nbsp; nbsp;

Mr. Grant Emde, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

Mr. Robert Stessel, University of Maine nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

Ms. Emily Wilson, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Dr. Weifeng Zhang, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

Mr. Matthew Barton, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

Mr. Sean Guss, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;

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Note: Agent and WHOI contacts should be copied on all communications. It is requested that shipment information of any equipment be communicated to the Agent and WHOI contacts.

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Please note: nbsp; At the completion of this voyage, both the Captain and Chief Scientist should complete a Post-Cruise Assessment form. nbsp; The form is online at the following web site: http://www.gso.uri.edu/unols/pcarform.htm

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Please advise the Port Office of all personnel changes prior to departure and maintain the daily SITREP via INMARSAT C or other means as required.

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Please advise the Port Office of all significant expenses incurred, particularly the quantity, price and source of fuel oil. nbsp; Also, at each port stop please advise the Port Office the gallons of fuel on board stating the date the inventory was taken.

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I wish you a pleasant and successful voyage.

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Very truly yours,

Robert Munier

Vice President for Marine Facilities

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RM/kag

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