sediment trap mooring deployed in the Gulf of Mexico
By St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
2017 (approx.)
Detailed Description
The sediment trap mooring deployed in the Gulf of Mexico (27.5 ºN, 90.3 ºW) at 700 meters water depth from 2008-2018. It is programmed to rotate every 7-14 days throughout the year, resulting in a weekly to bi-weekly resolution time series of sinking particle flux.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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