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RRS James Clark Ross JR20041021 (JR109)
Cruise summary report
Cruise Info. | |
Ship name (ship code) | RRS James Clark Ross (74JC) |
Cruise identifier | JR20041021 (JR109) |
Cruise period | 2004-10-21 — 2004-11-13 |
Status | Completed |
Port of departure | Stanley, Falkland Islands (Malvinas) |
Port of return | Stanley, Falkland Islands (Malvinas) |
Purpose | Research |
Objectives | The aim of cruise JR109 was to collect 100 Laternula elliptica, 100 Nacella concinna and 10 Harpagifer sp. from Signy and South Georgia for a latitudinal comparison with Rothera populations. South Georgia and Signy animals were then transported to Rothera where experiments on thermal evolution/adaptation were conducted. |
Chief scientist | Simon A Morley (British Antarctic Survey) |
Cruise report | (1.15 MB) |
Ocean/sea areas | |
General | South Atlantic Ocean |
Specific | Signy, South Georgia (and local diving from Rothera Base) |
Measurements | |
Biology and fisheries | |
Benthic bacteria/micro-organisms | Quantity: number of dives = 16 Description: A number of SCUBA dives were made throughout the cruise. Three different benthic species were collected. |
Demersal fish | Quantity: number of dives = 2 Description: At King Edward Point dives took place for limpets and fish. |
Molluscs | Quantity: number of dives = 2 Description: At King Edward Point dives took place for limpets and fish. |