Field Activity Details for field activity 2022-005-FA

Other ID: Ocean Infinity Proj Num: 104313

Status: Pending

Organization(s): USGS, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, USGS, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

Funding Program(s): Deepwater Atlantic Habitats II: Continued Atlantic Research and Exploration in Deepwater Ecosystems with Focus on Coral, Canyon, and Seep Communities (GX.17LQ00.FFV85.00)

Principal Investigator(s): Jason Chaytor

Affiliate Investigator(s): Amanda Demopoulos, WARC

Information Specialist(s): Brian Andrews

Data Type(s): Sonar: Sidescan, Sonar: Multibeam, Seismics: Sub Bottom Profiler, Imagery: Photo, Environmental Data: CTD

Scientific Purpose/Goals: High resolution mapping and photographic imaging of past nodule extraction activities

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Start Port/Location: New Bedford, MA

End Port/Location: Charleston, SC

Start Date: 2022-07-31

End Date: 2022-08-12

Equipment Used: Other, Other, Digital camera, Other

Information to be Derived: Seafloor morphology, sub-bottom structure, benthic environmental characterization

Summary of Activity and Data Gathered: Data were collected using a Hugin 6000 AUV launched from the M/V Deep Helder during 7 dives between Aug 5th and 11th. Data were collected along 758 linear kilometers of survey lines covering approximately 29 square kilometers.

Staff: Jason Chaytor

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Notes: This survey was originally planned for the NOAA Ship Nancy Foster, but is now using the M/V Deep Helder owned and operated by MMT/Ocean Infinity https://www.mmt.se/fleet/deep-helder/

Location:

Blake Plateau

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