Summary for Field Activity Number 76039

Area of Operations: Eastern Nantucket Sound, Massachusetts, United States, North America, North Atlantic

Dates: October 4, 1976 to October 9, 1976

Chief scientist: Charles J. O Hara
   

Objectives: The cooperative marine program is intended to provide the Commonwealth of Massachusetts a detailed accounting and geological evaluation of the lands that lie submerged beneath its coastal waters. Principal objectives include detailed mapping of geological features, assessment of potential mineral resources, feasibility and enviromental impact studies related to offshore mining of sand, gravel, and environmental considerations relative to offshore disposal of solid waste material.

Type of Activity: Seismic profiling

Information to be derived: Sea Floor Map
Morphology

Summary: Uniboom:250km;

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Contact: Charles J. O Hara ()