R/V Oceanus, Voyage #461 (OC461) 13 May 2010 - 17 May 2010 The research objectives are to collect as many Soutar boxcores as possible of a ~1600 m deep site and, if time, a few at the Mud Patch (80 m). The MC800 multicorer will be used as back-up. Planned scientific activities include Soutar boxcoring and CTD water casts to collect bottom water. The operations area will be at the shelf and slope south of Martha's Vineyard at Lat/Lon: 39° 51.4′ N / 69° 12.4′ W at a depth range of 80 / 2000 meters.

Planned scientific activities include Soutar boxcoring and CTD water casts to collect bottom water.

 

The operations area will be at the shelf and slope south of Martha's Vineyard at Lat/Lon: 39° 51.4′ N / 69° 12.4′ W at a depth range of 80 / 2000 meters.

 

Scientific marine research within the exclusive economic zone of any foreign nation is strictly prohibited.

 

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

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Dr. Joan Bernhard, Chief Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Dr. Susan Goldstein, University of Georgia

Dr. Thomas Cronin, U.S. Geological Survey

Ms. Deniz Altin-Ballero, University of Georgia

Ms. Ellen Roosen, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Ms. Laura Gemery, U.S. Geological Survey

Mr. Jesse Farmer, U.S. Geological Survey

Ms. Sarah Mackenbach, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Mr. Dylan Radford, University of Georgia

Ms. Anja Hickethier, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Mr. Eric Benway, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Mr. Sean Guss, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

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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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