Publication Details
A survey of deep-water coral and sponge habitats along the West Coast of the US using a remotely operated vehicle
Author(s): Stierhoff, K.L.; P.J. Etnoyer; D.W. Murfin; J.L. Butler
NCCOS Center: CCEHBR (http://chbr.noaa.gov)
Publication Type: NOAA Technical Memoranda
Journal Title: NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 138
Date of Publication: 2011
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37 pages
Keywords: deep-sea coral; sponge; remotely operated vehicle; West Coast; California; Oregon; Washington
Abstract: Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) surveys were conducted from NOAA's state-of-the-art Fisheries Survey Vessel (FSV) Bell M. Shimada during a six-day transit November 1-5, 2010 between San Diego, CA and Seattle, WA. The objective of this survey was to locate and characterize deep-sea coral and sponge ecosystems using the Southwest Fisheries Science Center's 'Sebastes' ROV.
Availability: Peter.Etnoyer@noaa.gov
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