| Identifier |
2022-316-FA |
| Alternate names |
MDBC SALT2 Cruise |
| Purpose |
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. |
| Location |
Pinnacles Trend, Pinnacles, DeSoto Rim, Diaphus Bank, Sackett Bank, Ewing Bank |
| Summary |
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. |
| Info derived |
Sample collection for laboratory 16S rRNA sequencing surveys and microbial cultivation |
| Comments |
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. |
| Projects |
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| Platform |
| Point Sur Length 135 feet.
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| Itinerary |
| Start |
Gulfport, MS |
2022-05-31 |
| End |
Gulfport, MS |
2022-06-11 |
| Days in the field |
12 |
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