Dataset: biogeochemistry microbiology
Deployment: HG93_CARIACO

Cariaco basin biogeochemistry and microbiology
Co-Principal Investigator: 
Yrene Astor (Estacion de Investigaciones Marinas de Margarita, EDIMAR-FLASA)
Kristen Buck (University of South Florida, USF)
Kent Fanning (University of South Florida, USF)
Frank Muller-Karger (University of South Florida, USF)
Dr Mary I. Scranton (Stony Brook University - SoMAS, SUNY-SB SoMAS)
Gordon T. Taylor (Stony Brook University - SoMAS, SUNY-SB SoMAS)
Ramon Varela (Estacion de Investigaciones Marinas de Margarita, EDIMAR-FLASA)
Scientist: 
Jaimie Rojas (Estacion de Investigaciones Marinas de Margarita, EDIMAR-FLASA)
Contact: 
Laura Lorenzoni (University of South Florida, USF)
Digna Rueda-Roa (University of South Florida, USF)
Technician: 
Jesus Narvaez (Estacion de Investigaciones Marinas de Margarita, EDIMAR-FLASA)
Data Manager: 
Laura Lorenzoni (University of South Florida, USF)
Digna Rueda-Roa (University of South Florida, USF)
BCO-DMO Data Manager: 
Mathew Biddle (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, WHOI BCO-DMO)
Danie Kinkade (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, WHOI BCO-DMO)
Theresa McKee (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, WHOI BCO-DMO)
Project: 
Current State: 
Final no updates expected
Version: 
1
Deployment Synonyms:
 CARIACO,  CAR,  93HG
Version Date: 
2019-06-03
Description

Biogeochemistry and microbiology measurements in the Cariaco Basin. Microbiology sampling is conducted during special CARIACO cruises (distinct from the monthly, core sampling, time-series cruises). The specialized microbiology cruises are usually during May and November, and can be opportunistic or process-driven. There are typically at least 2 cruises per year, during which different variables are sampled and at different depths from the standard monthly CARIACO cruises. Bacteria production data are also reported for the microbiology cruises.

Methodology published at CARIACO site (http://imars.usf.edu/publications/methods-cariaco)
CARIACO Field Program general description (http://www.imars.usf.edu/cariaco)

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