Other ID: MDBC SALT2 Cruise
Status: Completed
Organization(s): USGS, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Funding Program(s): Other (Other)
Principal Investigator(s): Christina Kellogg
Affiliate Investigator(s):
Information Specialist(s): Julie Voelschow
Data Type(s): Biological Field Study: Experiments (biological)
Scientific Purpose/Goals: The primary purpose of the SALT expeditions is to conduct reconnaissance for deep coral propagation activity in support of the Open Ocean Restoration Plan. SALT 2 will conduct operations in the mesophotic zone (< 300 m) from May 31- June 11, 2022 using a science class ROV to obtain, supply, and distribute coral samples and livestock to shoreside partners for coral husbandry, population genetics, microbial ecology and reproductive biology studies.
Vehicle(s): Ford F-250 Stone Grey
Start Port/Location: Gulfport, MS
End Port/Location: Gulfport, MS
Start Date: 2022-05-31
End Date: 2022-06-11
Equipment Used:
Information to be Derived: Sample collection for laboratory 16S rRNA sequencing surveys and microbial cultivation
Summary of Activity and Data Gathered: Collected 50 mesophotic coral samples from species Thesea nivea, Swiftia exserta, Muricea pendula, and yellow Plexauridae for molecular analysis and in a few cases cultivation.
Staff: James Evans
Affiliate Staff:
Notes: If possible, would like to load Suburban on Friday May 27 so that the vehicle is ready to go early on Monday May 30 (Memorial Day) departure.
Location:
Pinnacles Trend, Pinnacles, DeSoto Rim, Diaphus Bank, Sackett Bank, Ewing Bank
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Platform(s):
 Point Sur |
