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. |
