Alternate Leg ID: BLM M-2/108 Area of Operations: Georges Bank, shelf south of Nantucket, United States, North America, North Atlantic Dates: November 9, 1981 to November 20, 1981 Chief scientist: Richard Rendigs
Michael Rawson-LDGO Objectives: Cruise BLM M-2 was the second in the seasonal sampling series to collect infauna and benthic sediment samples to be used as base line analyses for Georges Bank lease sale no.2 Environmental Monitoring Program.The major emphasis of the program will determine the extent of deposition and accumulation of toxic materials as a result of oil drilling activities any subsequent effects on the benthic biota. Type of Activity: Sampling
Information to be derived: Time series data
Samples and Chemical Analysis
Summary: Mooring deployed: 1(#239, recovered by fishing trawler ELIZABETH 2 days later on Nov. 10, 1981.) USGS Project Number:
Contact: Michael Rawson ()
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