Dataset: DWH_micronekton
Deployment: WB1205

abundances of mesopelagic micronekton from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill area, 2010-2011
Chief Scientist: 
Dr Joseph J. Torres (University of South Florida, USF)
Current State: 
Final no updates expected
Version: 
final
Deployment Synonyms:
 RAPID_II
Version Date: 
2012-08-30
Description

This dataset is part of an investigation of the impact of the BP oil spill on the northern Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, focusing on the mesopelagic fauna. These observations and measurements were obtained during two R/V Weatherbird cruises in the specific regions one year apart. They will be compared to many other cruises preceding to assess mesopelagic communities at both reference and within-plume stations with respect to:
    - abundance and distribution
    - species composition

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