Studies of sedimentation processes in submarine canyon and sediment movements on the shelf above.
Description
United States Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California,Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution,Office of Naval Research. Chief Scientist: G.T. Rowe. Biological and Geological data (boxcore, currentmeter, underwatercamera) of field activity A-1-75-NA in Hudson Canyon from 08/13/1975 to 08/17/1975
Location
Hudson Canyon
Summary
Four Alvin dives into the lower Hudson Canyon were made as part of a Woods Hole program sponsored by the Office of Naval Research. Data was obtained on sedimentation patterns, currents, and benthic faunal types and activities at water depths between 2,800 and 3,400 m.
Staff information imported from InfoBank
G.T. Rowe (WHOI) - Chief Scientist
Dave Cacchione (USGS Western Region) - Scientist
Alexander Malahoff (Office of Naval Research) - Scientist
J. Donnelly - Pilot
Dave Foster - Pilot
