Deploy an instrumented sediment trap tripod at two locations along the coral reef off the southern coast of Molokai.
Location
Kamiloloa, Paula'au, Molokai, Hawaii, United States, North America, North Pacific;
Summary
Deployment of the new trap tripods and replacement of the tube traps was completed with no problems. Moorings deployed: 2 (#MOK2MC1 and MOK2MC2 both recovered FA 01054 ALYCE C Apr. 24 - May 1, 2001).
Comments
Original Center People field contained: Mike Bothner, Michael Casso and Richard Rendigs will be participating on the cruise. Joseph Newell will be involved with mobilization and shipping of equipment.
Project = Protecting Americas Coral Reefs Program, Protecting Americas Coral Reefs Program
Other USGS scientists from Santa Cruz include: Michael Field (Overall Project Chief), Susan Cochran (project assistant and diver/photographer), Curt Storlazzi (lead SCUBA diver), and Josh Logan (field assistant and GIS expert).