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RRS James Cook JC173
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Cruise Info. | |
Ship name (ship code) | RRS James Cook (740H) |
Cruise identifier | JC173 |
Cruise period | 2018-12-18 — 2018-12-22 |
Status | Completed |
Port of departure | Las Palmas, Spain |
Port of return | Las Palmas, Spain |
Purpose | Research |
Objectives | This large-scale mesocosm experiment aims to study the feasibility, effectiveness, associated risks and potential side effects of ocean artificial upwelling in fertilizing ocean productivity and enhancing energy transfer to higher trophic levels with the potential of raising fish production. |
Chief scientist | Ulf Riebesell (GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research, Kiel (West Shore Campus)) |